HAL - GS questions based on daily current affairs

1)   Hindustan Aeronautics Limited is under administrative control of -

a. DRDO
b. Ministry of Heavy Industries & Public Enterprises
c. Ministry of Defense
d. None
Answer  Explanation 

ANSWER: Ministry of Defense

Explanation:
- HAL is government-owned corporation is primarily involved in the operations of the aerospace industry.
- Headquarter:Bangalore
- It was founded in 1940 As Hindustan Aircraft by Walchand Hirachand with help of Government of Mysore.
- In March 1941, the Government of India became one of the shareholders in the Company holding 1/3 of its paid-up capital and subsequently took over its management in 1942.