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GE Aerospace has delivered the sixth F404-GE-IN20 engine for India's Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) Tejas Mk-1A.
This delivery is part of a larger order for 99 engines placed in 2021, crucial for the Tejas Mk-1A variant.
The Chief of Air Staff had previously voiced concerns regarding delays in the delivery schedule of these engines.
The Tejas Mk-1A is an advanced version of the indigenous LCA, vital for modernizing the Indian Air Force fleet.
The LCA Tejas is an indigenous, single-engine, delta-wing, multirole light fighter aircraft developed by India. It is designed by the Aeronautical Development Agency (ADA) and manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). Tejas aims to replace the Indian Air Force's aging MiG-21 fleet and is a cornerstone of India's self-reliance in defence aviation. The Mk-1A variant is an upgraded version with enhanced avionics, active electronically scanned array (AESA) radar, and improved electronic warfare capabilities.
Simple Analogy: Think of the Tejas as India's homegrown, versatile sports car for air defence, designed to be agile and effective, built to meet the country's specific needs and reduce dependence on imported vehicles.
India's premier aerospace and defence company, responsible for manufacturing the Tejas aircraft.
Nodal agency under the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the design and development of the Tejas aircraft.
The primary user of the Tejas aircraft, responsible for India's air defence and operationalizing the fighter jets.
The Tejas project is a flagship initiative showcasing India's capabilities in designing and developing advanced defence systems, aligning with the goal of reducing import dependence.
The acquisition and operationalization of Tejas Mk-1A aircraft are crucial for upgrading the Indian Air Force's fighter fleet and maintaining air superiority in the region.
The Tejas program is a prime example of these government initiatives, promoting domestic manufacturing, technological self-reliance, and job creation in the defence sector.
GS-III: Science and Technology – Indigenization of technology and developing new technology; Defence technology.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Defence, Science & Technology.
Current Affairs, Defence Technology, Indian Armed Forces.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Science & Technology.
Consider the following statements: 1. The Fiscal Responsibility and Budget Management (FRBM) Review Committee Report has recommended a debt to GDP ratio of 60% for the general (combined) government by 2023, comprising 40% for the Central Government and 20% for the State Governments. 2. The Central Government has domestic liabilities of 21% of GDP as compared to that of 49% of GDP of the State Governments. 3. As per the Constitution of India, it is mandatory for a State to take the Central Government's consent for raising any loan if the former owes any outstanding liabilities to the latter. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: 1 and 3 only
Consider the following pairs: Port : Well known as 1. Kamarajar Port : First major port in India registered as a company 2. Mundra Port : Largest privately owned port in India 3. Visakhapatnam Port : Largest container port in India How many of the above pairs are correctly matched?
Answer: Only two pairs
Consider the following statements: 1. India has more arable area than China. 2. The proportion of irrigated area is more in India as compared to China. 3. The average productivity per hectare in Indian agriculture is higher than that in China. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only two
Medium to High (Defence news, especially indigenous projects, is a recurring and important topic across exams).
India's indigenous Light Combat Aircraft, designed and developed domestically.
The specific turbofan engine model supplied by GE Aerospace for the Tejas Mk-1A variant.
Government of India's vision for a self-reliant nation, including in critical sectors like defence.