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2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Government of India (GoI) has approved setting up of three new Naval Air Squadrons in which of the following states?
A
Assam and Sikkim
B
Gujarat and Tamil Nadu
C
West Bengal and Odisha
D
Kerala and Karnataka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indian Navy currently operates twenty-four air squadrons. Of these, eleven operate fixed-wing aircraft, nine are helicopter squadrons and the remaining three are equipped with unmanned aerial vehicles (UAV).

Detailed explanation-2: -As of now there are five squadrons namely the Achiever Squadron, the Braveheart Squadron, the Cheetah Squadron, the Darevdevil squadron and the Eagle sqaudron. Out of these, the first four squadrons form the 1st Flotilla, with the Eagle squadron being the first of its kind in the 2nd Flotilla.

Detailed explanation-3: -INAS 314 is a frontline Naval Air Squadron based at Porbandar, Gujarat and operates the state-of-the-art Dornier 228 maritime reconnaissance aircraft. The squadron is commanded by Cdr SK Goyal, a Qualified Navigation Instructor.

Detailed explanation-4: -Indian Naval Air Squadrons | Indian Navy.

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