CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The 12th edition of Aero India was held from 20 to 24 February 2019 in Bengaluru, Karnataka inaugurated by defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman. The theme of the event was Runway to a Billion Opportunities.

Detailed explanation-2: -The theme of the 12th Aero India Show 2019 held in Bangalore is The runway to a billion opportunities.

Detailed explanation-3: -The upcoming Aero India 2023 would witness participation from at least 645 exhibitors from 80 countries, the Defence Ministry said here on Monday, after Minister Rajnath Singh met ambassadors from these nations to brief them about the biennial air show.

Detailed explanation-4: -Aero India 2023, the biennial air show and aviation exhibition, will be held from 13-17 February. Hailed as Asia’s largest air show, the Aero India show is organised by the Defence Ministry. The Yelahanka Air Force Station in Bengaluru, which has hosted the Aero India show since 1996, continues to be the venue.

Detailed explanation-5: -There are three types of visitor ticket available. General Visitor Ticket, air display viewing area (ADVA) Visitor Ticket and Business Visitor Ticket. The General and ADVA ticket is valid for single day and single entry. However, the Business ones is valid for single day with multiple entry.