Question: On which of the following date Indian Air force day is celebrated?
(a) 8 October
(b) 8 November
(c) 8 December
(d) 8 January
Answer: (a)
Related Facts:
- Indian Air Force is celebrated on 8 October and this year marks the 86th anniversary of Indian Air Force Day.
- The motto of the Indian Air Force is ‘Nabham Sparsham Deeptham’, which literally means ‘Touch the Sky with Glory’.
- The Indian Air Force was officially established on 8 October 1932.
- The major operations of the Indian Air Force include Operation Poomalai, Operation Cactus, Operation Meghdoot and Operation Vijay.
- The Indian Air Force (IAF) is ranked the fourth largest operational air force in the world. Only the US, China and Russia are ahead of India.
BY: AMIT GUPTA
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