Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave

Current Context: The Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave was hosted by Indian Air Force.

• The conclave was inaugurated by Union Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh at Air Force Station Yelahanka in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
• The theme for the CAS Conclave: ‘Leveraging Aerospace Power for Security and Stability’.
• The conclave observed the participation of Chiefs of Air Staffs from around 75 countries, where they exchanged their ideas about ongoing aerospace power strategy and technology developments in the aerospace sector.
• Union Defence Minister addressed the conclave by describing the major role of the Air Force in maintaining peace, stability and security of the nation.
• The conclave was held in three sessions where sessions held discussions about ‘Disruptive Technologies and Innovations’, ‘Air Power in the Indo-Pacific Region’ and ‘Air Power and Aerospace Strategy’.
• Static Part: 
• Air Chief Marshal: Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria

Question: 

Q.1 Which country hosted the Chief of Air Staff (CAS) Conclave?
a. India
b. Russia
c. Japan
d. USA