Kargil Conflict and Notable Aviators Quiz

The first managed, lighter-than-air flight, achieved by the Montgolfier brothers in 1782, using a hot-air balloon made of silk and paper.

A pioneering aeronautical engineer known as the 'father of aerial navigation,' Sir George Cayley designed the first airplane with wings, fuselage, tail unit, and a means of propulsion in 1799.

The first successful manned flight in history, achieved by Orville Wright on December 17, 1903, at Kitty Hawk, North Carolina, using a powered aircraft.

An airship created by Renard and Kareves in 1884, the LA France, was the first airship capable of controlled, sustained flight.

A series of airships, built by the Zeppelin company in Germany from 1900 to 1936, were known for their size, passenger capacity, and long-distance flights.

Francesco Delana-Terzi's design, built in 1670, aimed at lifting an aircraft by using four thin copper spheres that had all the air extracted.

Leonardo da Vinci's design for a screw-copter, also known as a helicopter, was a groundbreaking concept for vertical flight, even though it could not be built successfully in his time.

The realization that hot air rises was the key to the first successful lighter-than-air flight, achieved by the Montgolfier brothers. This discovery paved the way for later inventions like the hot-air balloon.

Applicants must have a Master's degree in English, Mathematics, Physics, or Computer Science. They should also have 2 years of teaching experience in a government-recognized school/college.

Applicants must have passed Intermediate (10+2) or equivalent with Science, Arts, or Commerce subjects or a vocational course (recognized by the Association of Indian Universities) with a minimum of 50% marks.

Applicants must have a 3-year Diploma in any stream of Engineering from a government-recognized Polytechnic Institute.

Applicants must have passed 10+2 or equivalent with Physics, Chemistry, Biology, and English with a minimum of 50% marks.

Applicants must have passed Matriculation (10th class) or equivalent with minimum pass marks.

Applicants must be proficient in playing at least one of the following musical instruments: Trumpet, Bass, Violin, Saxophone, Clarinet, Euphonium, Jazz-Drum, Piccolo, Bass Trombone, Keyboard, Guitar, Sarod, Viola, Cello, or Contra Bass (String Bass).

The age limit for Group 'X' Instructor role is 20-28 years.

The age limit for most Group 'Y' Trades roles is 17-22 years, except for the Musician role which is 17-25 years.

A.M. Engineer, known as "ASPY", was a distinguished Indian aviator who became the youngest Indian pilot at the age of 17. He achieved significant feats like becoming the first Indian to fly solo from England to India in a Gypsy Moth and excelling in the RAF Cranwell training program.

A.M. Engineer was the Flight Commander of No 1 Squadron, formed in July 1938, and led operations in North Waziristan in May 1939. Under his command, the squadron achieved a remarkable 403 hours of flying operations despite limited resources.

Man Mohan Singh, an engineer from Bristol University, holds the distinction of being the first Indian to achieve two solo flights: one from England to India and another from England to South Africa. He completed extensive training in flying and aeronautical engineering before these remarkable feats.

J.R.D Tata stands as the first Indian to obtain an A-license in the shortest number of hours. He is a visionary pioneer who laid the foundation for commercial air transport in India, driven by his passion for flying since childhood.

J.R.D Tata's passion for flying was ignited by the legendary Bleriot, the first man to fly across the English Channel. His first flight was a joy-riding experience in Hardelot. His flight logbook records his first official flight on 22 January 1929, in a Gypsy Moth at the Bombay flying Club, after just 12 days and 3 hours and 45 minutes of dual flying experience.

J.R.D Tata began an airmail service from Karachi in 1938, using a Push Moth aircraft. He continued his contributions to aviation throughout his life, making significant impacts in the field.

These early aviators, like A.M. Engineer, Man Mohan Singh, and J.R.D Tata, represented an elite class of talented individuals who played a crucial role in the growth and development of Indian aviation.

A surprise attack on an enemy's military forces when they are unprepared, often launched without a formal declaration of war.

A covert military operation, designed to be undetected and surprising, often used to achieve strategic objectives without being publicly known.

A strong, sudden, and unprovoked assault by one country on another, usually involving military forces.

Military forces that operate independently of a government, often used to describe military leaders who have gained control of a country through force.

Attacking an enemy's airbases and other military facilities to cripple their ability to launch attacks.

A strategic tactic aimed at destroying an enemy's aircraft and preventing them from launching attacks.

The use of fighter jets to intercept and drive away enemy aircraft that are intruding into a country's airspace.

Defensive weapons that are used to target enemy aircraft in the air.

Operation Safed Sagar was the code name for the Indian Air Force's air operation in the Kargil War, a significant event in the history of military aviation.

The Kargil War saw the first-ever use of air power extensively in a mountainous region, as the Indian Air Force employed fighters and helicopters against Pakistani infiltrators.

Operation Safed Sagar was crucial in successfully pushing back Pakistani intruders and supporting the Indian Army's recapture of key positions.

The Indian Air Force strategically targeted enemy supply camps and logistic machines, effectively degrading their ability to sustain the conflict.

Coordination between the Indian Air Force and Army was crucial in the Kargil War, with every ground operation preceded by air strikes, ensuring successful coordinated action.

The amount of force applied over a distance. It is measured in Joules (J).

The rate at which work is done. It is measured in Watts (W).

The ability of an object to do work. It is measured in Joules (J).

A fundamental law stating that the total amount of energy in a closed system remains constant, it can change form but is never lost.

The turning effect of a force around a point. It is measured in Newton-meters (Nm).

Two forces with the same magnitude, acting in opposite directions, creating a turning effect. It is measured in Newton-meters (Nm).

A state where an object is at rest or in uniform motion, and the net force and net moment acting on it are zero.

The point at which the weight of an aircraft acts effectively. It is important for stability and control during flight.