CURRENT AFFAIRS

2021

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

Which country will supply 21 MiG-29 fighter jets besides 12 Sukhoi MK1 to India?

A	USA
B	UK
C	Russia
D	China

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -The Government of India is set to procure 21 MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft from Russia. Apart from this, the Centre will also purchase the upgrades of the existing fleets of aircraft from Russian state-run defence export arm Rosoboronexport.

Detailed explanation-2: -Russian Su-30MKI is India’s most popular fighter jet and serves as the backbone of the Indian Air Force (IAF) which operates around 270 of them.

Detailed explanation-3: -New Delhi and Moscow have been in talks with each other about an upgrade for the Su-30 MKI, which India first ordered in 1996. The upgraded aircraft, if the proposal is approved, will be known as the Super Sukhoi.

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