CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Republic of Singapore Air Force (RSAF) and the Indian Air Force (IAF) are conducting the Joint Military Training (JMT) at Kalaikunda Air Force Station in India from 3 November to 14 December 2022, after a two-year hiatus due to the COVID-19 pandemic.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Indian Army also talked about the greater synergy between both the armies as a result of the exercise. Exercise Yudh Abhyas, conducted annually between India and USA with the aim of exchanging best practices, tactics, techniques and procedures between the Armies of the two nations.

Detailed explanation-3: -The 12th Edition of Exercise Agni Warrior, a bilateral exercise between the Singapore & Indian Army, which had commenced on 13 November 2022 concluded at Field Firing Ranges, Devlali (Maharashtra) on 30 November 2022.

Detailed explanation-4: -As of 2021, the RSAF uses four air bases domestically, most notably at Paya Lebar and Tengah, as well as at civil airports such as Changi and Seletar. It also has overseas detachments in various countries, most notably in Australia, the United States and France.

Detailed explanation-5: -DURATION OF TRAINING AND FITNESS a) The duration of training will be 74 weeks for flying and technical branch and 52 weeks in case of Non-Tech branches. However, this period may be subject to variations due to service exigencies.