CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -To be held between Feb 1-5, the command-level exercise named Poorvi Akash would involve the activation of the Eastern Air Command’s fighter, helicopter and transport aircraft towards routine practice of aerial drills, including joint exercises with the Indian Army.

Detailed explanation-2: -Notes: ‘Exercise Kavach’ is a large and joint military exercise that would involve technical, electronic and human intelligence and assets of the Indian Army, Indian Navy, Indian Air Force and Indian Coast Guard.

Detailed explanation-3: -The IAF’s frontline fighter jets including the Rafale and Su-30MKI aircraft, and other assets deployed in the region are engaged in the exercise named ‘Poorvi Aakash’. “Eastern Air Command has commenced its annual Command level exercise Ex- POORVI AKASH today.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Army is divided into six operational commands (field armies) and one training command, each under the command of a Lieutenant General, who has an equal status to the Vice-Chief of Army Staff (VCOAS), working under the control of Army HQ in New Delhi.