Indian Air Force conducted 'Exercise- Vayu Shakti-24' in Rajasthan

Current Context: The Indian Air Force (IAF) conducted a significant exercise named ‘Vayu Shakti-24’ on 17th February 2024 at the Pokhran range near Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.

• This exercise was a demonstration of the offensive capabilities of the IAF, with over 120 aircraft participating in the day and night operations.
• The event kicked off with three Chetak helicopters showcasing the National Flag and the Air Force ensign.
• Various fighter aircraft, including the Rafale, Su-30 MKI, MiG-29, Mirage-2000, Tejas, and Hawk, displayed their prowess by attacking and destroying simulated enemy targets on the ground and in the air with remarkable precision.
• The Tejas aircraft, built indigenously, demonstrated its swing-role capability by destroying an aerial target with a missile and engaging a ground target with bombs.
• The IAF also showcased a long-range unmanned drone that destroyed a simulated enemy radar site with pinpoint accuracy.
• An IAF Rafale successfully engaged an aerial target with a beyond-visual-range air-to-air missile.

Question:

Q.1 What was the name of the exercise conducted by the Indian Air Force (IAF) on 17th February 2024?
a. Vayu Shakti-20
b. Vayu Shakti-23
c. Vayu Shakti-22
d. Vayu Shakti-24