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UP becomes first Indian State to have 2 Expressway airstrips

In Uttar Pradesh, a new 3,300-metre-long airstrip has been constructed near Kurebhar on Purvanchal Expressway. With this new airstrip, Uttar Pradesh has become the first state in India having two airstrips on expressways. Uttar Pradesh also has an airstrip on Lucknow-Agra Expressway. Airstrips on expressways are designed to facilitate emergency landing and take-off of fighter planes.

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Important facts:

Earlier, the Indian Air Force had examined Yamuna Expressway and Agra Expressway. Aircraft like Mirage 2000, Jaguar, Sukhoi 30 and Super Hercules had already landed on Lucknow-Agra Expressway.
Uttar Pradesh government is trying to connect the entire northern part of the country with expressways.
The Hindon and Agra airbases of the Indian Air Force will be able to use the runway of all three expressways if needed.
Also, these airstrips of Uttar Pradesh can serve the Air Force to respond against China and Pakistan in case of any war.

Important takeaways for all competitive exams:

Uttar Pradesh Capital: Lucknow.
Uttar Pradesh Governor: Anandiben Patel.
Uttar Pradesh Chief minister: Yogi Adityanath.

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