Helicopter in News

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Paper-I | Mathematical Abilities: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Divisibility Rules, Data Interpretation, Mixture and Alligation, Number System, Speed Time and Distance, Arithmetic, Percentage, Average, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Partnership, Time and Work, Algebra, Mensuration and Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra
Paper-I | Reasoning & General Intelligence: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Data Sufficiency, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Syllogisms, Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Seating Arrangements, Blood Relations, Directions (Direction Test), Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Calendar, Clock, Cubes & Dices, Selection Decision Table (Decision Making), Logical Sequence Of Words, Crypt Arithmetic, Venn Diagram, Data Arrangement, Inequality, Analogy, Ranking, Order and Sequence, Clerical Aptitude, Verbal Classification
Paper-I | English Language & Comprehension: Vocabulary, Noun, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Adjectives, Tenses, Pronoun, Preposition, Articles, Direct and Indirect Speech, Conjunction, Modals, Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks), Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Sentence Construction, Active Passive Voice (Voice), Determiner, Facts, Inference and Judgements
Paper-I | General Awareness: Polity, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, Environment, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge, History, Geography, Indian Economy
Paper-I | Computer Knowledge/Proficiency): Basics of COA, Transport Layer Services, Keyboard Shortcuts, MS Office Applications, MS Office by Yash Sir, Emerging Tech Trends, Society, Law & Ethics, Website, Browser & Services, Internet Fundamentals, Web Design & Development, Introduction to CN, Hardware basics, Network Security, Application Layer, Cyber and Info Security, Cyber Threats and Malware Attacks, Cyber Safety and Security, Role of Internet and Web Services, Security in Mobile and Wireless Computing
Paper-II | Statistics: Statistics, Probability, Research Process Steps

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The video is a lecture on India's modern military aviation and defense technology, presented through a series of slides. It begins by discussing the Apache attack helicopters, highlighting their acquisition from the USA's Boeing to replace older Russian Mi-25 and Mi-35 models. The lecture then transitions to the Chinook helicopters, detailing their 2015 contract for 15 units to replace Mi-17 and Mi-26 helicopters, emphasizing their heavy-lift capability. The final segment covers the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand', an indigenous multi-role attack helicopter developed by HAL, and the RUDRAM-I missile, India's first indigenous anti-radiation missile. The lecture concludes with the ASAT test, 'Mission Shakti', which demonstrated India's capability to intercept satellites in outer space using indigenous technology.

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0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00
The lecture begins with a slide on Apache helicopters. The presenter explains that the Apache (AH-64E) is considered the most modern attack helicopter, equipped with the latest communication, navigation, sensors, and weapon systems. India purchased 22 Apache helicopters from Boeing to replace the Russian-built Mi-25 and Mi-35 helicopters, with deliveries completed by July 2020. The presenter uses a diagram to illustrate the shift from Russian to American and European defense suppliers.
2:00 – 5:00 02:00-05:00
The presentation moves to the Chinook helicopters. The slide states that a contract was signed in 2015 with Boeing for 15 Chinook helicopters. These heavy-lift helicopters have a payload capacity of 10 tonnes and high-altitude performance, filling a capability gap in the Indian Air Force. They are used to replace the Russia-made Mi-17 and Mi-26 medium-lift helicopters and are employed for transporting troops, artillery, and fuel, as well as for disaster relief and infrastructure projects in the North East.
5:00 – 5:40 05:00-05:40
The final segment covers the Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) 'Prachand', an indigenous multi-role attack helicopter designed and manufactured by HAL. The lecture then introduces the RUDRAM-I missile, India's first indigenous anti-radiation missile, which was successfully flight-tested in October 2020. The slide details its capability to detect, track, and neutralize enemy radar and communication assets, and its ability to strike targets over 100 km away.

The video provides a comprehensive overview of India's strategic shift in military aviation, highlighting a move from reliance on Russian equipment to a diversified portfolio of advanced, indigenous, and American-made systems. The progression from the Apache and Chinook helicopters to the indigenous LCH and RUDRAM-I missile demonstrates a clear trajectory of technological advancement and self-reliance in defense. The inclusion of the ASAT test, 'Mission Shakti', underscores India's growing capabilities in space-based defense, positioning it as a major player in modern military technology.