CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
IAF has participated in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021. This exercise was conducted in which country?
A
Saudi Arabia
B
Iraq
C
Israel
D
Algeria
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Blue Flag is a military aviation exercise held by the Israeli Air Force.

Detailed explanation-2: -Exercise ‘Blue Flag 2021’ Held in Israel: IAF’s Mirage 2000 Aircraft Squadron Participated. A total of 84 Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel took part in the international multilateral combat exercise Blue Flag 2021, along with IAF’s Mirage 2000 aircraft squadron at Israel’s Ovda Airbase.

Detailed explanation-3: -84 Indian Air Force (IAF) personnel are taking part in the exercises along with five upgraded Mirage 2000 fighter aircraft which are the latest updated technological version of the French aircraft, equipped with advanced avionics and weapons systems.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Indian Air Force contingent participating in Exercise Pitch Black 22 in Australia has returned after successful participation in the multinational exercise. Exercise Pitch Black 22 was hosted by the Royal Australian Air Force at its Darwin Air Base.

Detailed explanation-5: -Blue Flag 2021 marked a number of historic firsts. The exercise featured the first French Rafale fighter squadron in Israel, the first Indian Mirage fighter squadron in Israel and the first British fighter squadron in Israel since the country was established in 1948.

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