CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
With which country’s Air Force, French Air Force participating in a bilateral air exercise Garuda VI at Mont de Marsan in France?
A
China
B
India
C
Bangladesh
D
Sri Lanka
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The Indo-French Air Exercise “Garuda VI” was held in Mont-de-Marsan Airforce base 118 between July 1 – 12.

Detailed explanation-2: -By Manjeet Singh Negi: The seventh edition of the bilateral air exercise between the Indian Air Force (IAF) and the French Air and Space Force (FASF) - ‘Exercise Garuda-VII’ - concluded at the Air Force station in Jodhpur today.

Detailed explanation-3: -As part of military-to-military exchange programs, a contingent of Indian Special Forces troops are currently engaged in a bilateral joint training Exercise GARUDA SHAKTI with Indonesian Special Forces at Sangga Buana Training Area, Karawang, Indonesia.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is Garuda. Joint exercises between the Air Forces of India and France are called Garuda. This tactical bilateral Indo-French exercise aims at enhancing the interoperability level of the French and Indian crews in air defence and ground attack missions.

Detailed explanation-5: -The exercise, called Garuda VII, was held in Jodhpur, in the western Indian state of Rajasthan.

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