Question: Recently, how many unmanned Guardian drones were sanctioned by the US to be sold to India?
(a) 20
(b) 22
(c) 25
(d) 35
Ans: (b)
Related facts:-
- On June 22, 2017,the US government approved the sale of 22 unmanned Guardian dronesto India.
- This deal worth $2 to3 billion was approved by the US State Department.
This drone is manufactured by General Atomics. - This drone can fly up to an altitude of up to 50,000 ft for 27 hours at a time.
It is used for intelligence, surveillance and reconnaissance.
Related Links:-
https://thewire.in/151745/us-clears-sale-of-guardian-drones-to-india/
http://timesofindia.indiatimes.com/india/us-clears-sale-of-guardian-drones-to-india/articleshow/59331380.cms
http://indianexpress.com/article/india/narendra-modi-donald-trump-meet-guardian-predator-drones-4724924/