CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter Mk-III squadron , 840 Sqn (CG), commissioned in Chennai.

Detailed explanation-2: -UPSC Mains. Notes: An Indian Coast Guard Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Mk-III squadron- 840 Sqn (CG), was commissioned by DG VS Pathania at ICG Air Station, Chennai. The ALH Mk-III helicopters are indigenously manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

Detailed explanation-3: -Role: The aircraft has the ability to switch roles from an offensive platform with a heavy machine gun to that of a benign one carrying a medical intensive care unit to facilitate the transfer of critically ill patients.

Detailed explanation-4: -Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH- DHRUV) The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) is a twin engine, multi-role, multi-mission new generation helicopter in the 5.5 ton weight class. The basic Helicopter is produced in skid version and wheeled version.