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2023

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
In which state is the Korwa Ordnance factory located, where the production of Kalashnikov AK-203 assault rifles began?
A
Uttar Pradesh
B
Madhya Pradesh
C
Arunachal Pradesh
D
Himachal Pradesh
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The upgraded assault rifle prototype was initially designated as AK-300 and then as AK-100M and finally in 2019 as AK-203. The Indian Army is procuring 670, 000 AK-203 assault rifles to replace the INSAS, through a contract with Russia. The first 70, 000 rifles were purchased from Russia and delivered in January 2022.

Detailed explanation-2: -AK 203 will replace INSAS The new rifles will replace the 5.56×45 mm INSAS (Indian Small Arms System), which has been in use for over two decades. Compared to the AK-103, which was originally meant for joint production, the AK-203 comes with collapsible stock that can be adjusted according to a shooter’s height.

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