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1. Which country has emerged as the largest importer of arms from India by the beginning of the financial year 2024-25?
Armenia has become the largest importer of arms from India, purchasing weapons worth a total of $600 million by the beginning of the financial year 2024-25. The equipment purchased includes the Pinaka multiple-launch rocket system, Akash anti-aircraft system, howitzers, anti-tank rockets, and anti-drone systems. Armenia's defence partnership with India is part of its strategy to strengthen its military capabilities. Armenia's capital is Yerevan, and its currency is the Armenian Dram. The current president of Armenia is Vahagn Khachaturyan.