Source: BS Subject: Miscellaneous Context: Havana Syndrome is back in focus after the US Pentagon began testing a covertly acquired device emitting pulsed radio-frequency waves, which investigators believe could explain some unexplained illnesses. About Havana Syndrome: What it is? Havana Syndrome, officially termed Anomalous Health Incidents (AHIs), refers to a set of unexplained neurological and …
Source: TOI Subject: Defence Context: India is set to boost its counter-drone warfare capabilities as the Army and IAF prepare to procure 16 indigenous Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (Mark-2) units. About Integrated Drone Detection and Interdiction System (Mark-2): What it is? An advanced indigenous counter-drone warfare platform designed to detect, track and neutralise …
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Source: TP Context: The Ministry of Defence’s Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR) 2025 outlines plans to induct advanced weapons like hypersonic missiles, nuclear propulsion, directed-energy systems, and unmanned platforms over the next 15 years. About Technology Perspective and Capability Roadmap (TPCR-2025): What it is? A strategic document that lays out the future technology and …
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Source: News on Air Context: India has successfully tested the indigenously developed Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) system at Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh, becoming the fourth nation with the capability to disable drones and missiles using laser technology. About Mk-II(A) Laser-Directed Energy Weapon (DEW) System: What it is: A high-powered laser-based weapon system that uses directed …
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Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Q6. What are directed energy weapons (DEWs)? Explain their working mechanism. Assess their role in enhancing India’s air defence capabilities. (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) announced the successful trial of a Mk-II(A) Laser- Directed Energy …
UPSC CURRENT AFFAIRS – 5 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: ORF Context: The article discusses the advancements and current state of Directed Energy Weapons (DEWs), highlighting their growing importance as countermeasures against autonomous and hypersonic weapons. The United States has significantly invested in DEWs, developing systems like high-energy lasers (HEL) and high-powered microwaves (HPM), with various applications ranging from missile defence to disabling drones. …
