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knowledge questions magazine in english  Published this article page no  101 41. MANPADS The US and NATO allies are rushing arms shipments to Ukraine to help Ukrainian troops counter the Russian militarys attacks which includes USmade Stinger Missiles which are a type of shoulderfired ManPortable AirDefence Systems (MANPADS).  ManPortable AirDefence Systems are shortrange lightweight and portable surfacetoair missiles that can be fired by individuals or small groups to destroy aircraft or helicopters.  They help shield troops from aerial attacks and are most effective in targeting lowflying aircrafts.  MANPADS can be shoulderfired launched from atop a groundvehicle fired from a tripod or stand and from a helicopter or boat.  Range MANPADS have a maximum range of 8 kilometres and can engage targets at altitudes of 4.5 km. 42. Phool dei It is celebrated in the Garhwal and Kumaun regions of Uttarakhand every year in the flowering season (MarchApril) for about a month.  The local belief is that placing flowers at the doorsteps of houses for the gods will bring prosperity and blessings.  The groups of children known as Phoolyari bring flowers daily to the households and receive money and sweets in return from each family on the last day of spring.  The festival also symbolises peace and harmony among the communities knowledge questions magazine in English buy.

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