Topic 154 · Answers
Exercise Tarang Shakti 2026 at Jodhpur
Tarang Shakti 2026, the IAF's second multinational exercise, ended on which date?
- 5 October 2026
- Correct answer: 12 October 2026
- 19 October 2026
- 26 October 2026
Core Trigger: The IAF's second multinational exercise, Tarang Shakti 2026, ran from 26 September to 12 October 2026.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 1
Consider Tarang Shakti 2026. 1. Japan sent its air force to fly in the exercise. 2. Germany sent its air force to fly in the exercise. Which is/are correct?
- Only 1
- Correct answer: Only 2
- Both 1 and 2
- Neither
Participants: Seven foreign air forces flew: Australia, US, UAE, France, Germany, Sri Lanka and Bangladesh.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 2
How many nations sent observers to Tarang Shakti 2026?
- 18
- Correct answer: 32
- 25
- 40
Observers: Thirty-two nations sent observers to watch the exercise.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 3
In which year was the first edition of Tarang Shakti held?
- 2021
- 2022
- 2023
- Correct answer: 2024
Edition Note: This is the second edition; the first was held in 2024 at Sulur and Jodhpur.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 4
Which aircraft took part in an exercise with the IAF for the first time?
- Correct answer: US F-35
- US F-22 Raptor
- US F-15E Strike Eagle
- US F/A-18 Super Hornet
Notable First: A US F-35 took part in an exercise with the IAF for the first time.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 5
An earlier AIR report listed eight countries, adding which country that the final report omits?
- Japan
- Singapore
- Correct answer: Greece
- Egypt
Count Caveat: An earlier AIR report listed eight countries, adding Greece, but the final UNI report lists seven.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 6
Which Air Force Station hosted all the flying of Tarang Shakti 2026?
- Correct answer: Jodhpur
- Gwalior
- Halwara
- Agra
Venue: Air Force Station Jodhpur in Rajasthan hosted all the flying.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 8
Which IAF multinational exercise is held with France?
- Red Flag
- Correct answer: Garuda
- Cope India
- Pitch Black
Founded: The Indian Air Force was established on 8 October 1932.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 9
On which date was the Indian Air Force established?
- Correct answer: 8 October 1932
- 8 October 1930
- 8 October 1947
- 8 April 1932
Other Exercises: IAF multinational exercises include Red Flag (US), Cope India and Garuda (France).From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 10
Which Act governs discipline, conduct and service conditions of IAF personnel?
- Correct answer: Air Force Act, 1950
- Army Act, 1950
- Navy Act, 1957
- Defence of India Act, 1962
Statute: The Air Force Act, 1950 governs discipline, conduct and service conditions of IAF personnel.From Book 1 RATNA, topic 154, point 11
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