The Indian Air Force is conducting its largest exercise, ‘Gagan Shakti,’ at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer district from April 1, 2024, to April 10, 2024.
- Major fighter aircraft and modern helicopters of the Air Force are showcasing their striking capabilities during the exercise.
- The Indian Army is providing logistics support for the exercise, facilitating the movement of approximately 10,000 IAF personnel and ammunition across India.
- The exercise aims to validate the Operational Rail Mobilisation Plan aspects of the Indian Air Force.
- ‘Gagan Shakti’ is being conducted at various locations nationwide, including the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer.
- Fighter planes and helicopters such as Tejas, Rafale, Sukhoi 30, Jaguar, Globemaster, Chinook, Apache, and Prachanda are participating in the exercise.
- The previous ‘Gagan Shakti’ exercise was held in 2018, during which the IAF completed over 11,000 sorties across two phases of air maneuvers.
Q: What is the name of the Indian Air Force’s largest exercise conducted at the Pokhran Field Firing Range in Jaisalmer district?
a) Operation Skybolt
b) Exercise Thunderbolt
c) Exercise Gagan Shakti
d) Operation Desert Storm
Ans : c) Exercise Gagan Shakti
