UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 23 October 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: TH Context: India’s fourth nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), referred to as S4*, was launched into water at the Ship Building Centre in Visakhapatnam. About Nuclear-Powered Ballistic Missile Submarine (SSBN): Features: Nuclear propulsion: SSBNs are powered by nuclear reactors, enabling them to stay submerged for long durations without surfacing, limited only by food supplies …
Source: PIB Context: The Indian Navy marked a significant milestone with the launch of the ‘Missile Cum Ammunition Barge, LSAM 12 (Yard 80)’, the sixth vessel in the series of eight barges designed to transport ammunition and supplies. About LSAM 12 (Missile Cum Ammunition Barge) Project details: Sixth barge of the 08 x Missile Cum …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 31 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. …
Source: LM Context: India has commissioned its second nuclear-powered missile submarine, INS Arighaat at Visakhapatnam With the addition of INS Arighaat, India’s navy now has two SSBNs (INS Arihant and INS Arighaat). Both submarines are part of the indigenously developed Arihant-class under the Advanced Technology Vessel (ATV) Project. INS Arihant, commissioned in 2016, has successfully …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 15 August 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: TH Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the long-range glide bomb (LRGB) named Gaurav. The test was carried out using a Su-30MKI fighter jet of the Indian Air Force off the coast of Odisha.
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 4 July 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
Source: FE Context: India successfully test-fires its first Indigenous anti-radiation missile, ‘Rudram-1’ What is Rudram-1? It was developed by DRDO for the Indian Air Force and is an air-to-surface anti-radiation missile launched from Sukhoi-30MKI fighter jets. It features INS-GPS navigation and a Passive Homing Head for accurate targeting of radiation-emitting sources. With an effective range …
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Source: TH Context: India will host its inaugural multinational air exercise, Tarang Shakti-2024, in August. Tarang Shakti Exercise: Participants: Ten countries with others as observers; including Australia, France, Germany, Japan, Spain, UAE, UK, and USA. Objectives: Enhance interoperability with friendly foreign countries. Exercise Phases: Two phases in southern India and the western sector. …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 17 June 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These …
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UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 7 June 2024 covers important current affairs of the day, their backward linkages, their relevance for Prelims exam and MCQs on main articles InstaLinks : Insta Links help you think beyond the current affairs issue and help you think multidimensionally to develop depth in your understanding of these issues. These linkages …
Context: The US conducted an unarmed Minuteman III intercontinental ballistic missile (ICBM) test from Vandenberg Space Force Base, California. The LGM-30G Minuteman III, a solid-fueled ICBM first deployed by the USAF in the 1960s, serves as the sole land-based component of the U.S. nuclear triad. Designed and manufactured by Boeing, it was initially intended for …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TH Context: Adani Defence and Aerospace inaugurated two facilities for ammunition and missile manufacturing in Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh, marking the first private-sector venture in this domain. The complex aims to become one of South Asia’s largest integrated ammunition manufacturing facilities, producing ammunition for the armed forces, paramilitary forces, …
Facts for Prelims (FFP) Source: TOI Context: India is embarking on Project Kusha, a mission designed to enhance its air defence capabilities with a system rivalling the effectiveness of the renowned S-400. It includes the acquisition of three long-range Interceptor missiles with ranges of 150km, 250km, and 350km, ensuring comprehensive protection against aerial threats. …
Source: PIB Context: The Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) LSP-7, known as “Tejas,” successfully launched the indigenous Beyond Visual Range (BVR) air-to-air missile called ASTRA. The missile was fired from the aircraft at an altitude of approximately 20,000 feet and achieved all test objectives flawlessly. The test was closely supervised by the Aeronautical Development Agency …
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Source: LM Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced that there were no casualties or collateral damage resulting from the crash of the Tapas unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) during an experimental flight trial in Karnataka, India. The UAV was undergoing a trial flight from ATR Challakere when it encountered a technical snag …
Source: IE Context: The Indian Central government has informed the Karnataka High Court that it will investigate the matter of the ‘Havana Syndrome’ in India, in response to a petition from a Bengaluru resident. The petitioner had requested a writ of mandamus for an inquiry into the syndrome and the prevention of high-frequency microwave …
