CURRENT AFFAIRS

2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
On July 27, 2020, the first batch of Rafael Jets flew out to reach India from which country?
A
USA
B
Israel
C
Russia
D
France
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The first batch of five Rafale jets flew out of France today and will arrive in India on Wednesday, July 29, when the fighter jets will officially be inducted and join the Indian Air Force fleet in Haryana’s Ambala.

Detailed explanation-2: -The first batch of five Rafale fighter jets arrive in Ambala IAF airbase on Wednesday. The fleet, comprising three single seater and two twin seater aircraft, will be inducted into the Indian Air Force at the Ambala airbase in Haryana.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 36th aircraft was provided to the Indian side by France with all its spares and other parts replaced as it was being used for developmental activities. The first batch of Rafale jets arrived in India on July 29, 2020.

Detailed explanation-4: -India and France had signed the inter-government agreement in 2016, under which Paris agreed to provide 36 Rafale fighter jets at a cost of around 60, 000 crore rupees to India. The first batch of five Rafale jets had arrived on 29th July, 2020.

Detailed explanation-5: -The first Rafale squadron, the No. 17 Golden Arrows, is based at Ambala.

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