Source: NIE Subject: Science and Technology Context: India achieved a key milestone in its human spaceflight programme as DRDO successfully conducted a qualification-level load test of the Drogue Parachute for the Gaganyaan mission. About Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute: What is it? The Gaganyaan Drogue Parachute is a crucial component of the deceleration system of India’s Gaganyaan …
Source: PIB Subject: Defence Context: DRDO successfully flight-tested the Third-Generation Fire & Forget Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM) with top-attack capability against a moving target. About Man Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM): What it is? MPATGM is a third-generation, fire-and-forget, shoulder-launched anti-tank guided missile system designed to destroy modern main battle tanks and armoured …
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Source: IT Subject: Science and Technology Context: Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) will begin 2026 with the PSLV-C62 mission, launching the advanced surveillance satellite EOS-N1 (Anvesha) along with 18 co-passenger payloads. About Earth Observation Satellite EOS-N1 (Anvesha): What it is? EOS-N1 (codenamed ‘Anvesha’) is an advanced hyperspectral Earth observation satellite developed primarily to support India’s …
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Source: TOI Subject: Defence Context: DRDO has successfully conducted a salvo launch of two Pralay missiles in quick succession from the same launcher off the Odisha coast, marking a key milestone in user evaluation trials. About Pralay Missile: What it is? Pralay is an indigenously developed solid-propellant, quasi-ballistic surface-to-surface missile designed for high-precision conventional strikes …
Source: NIE Subject: Defence Context: DRDO has successfully conducted the maiden flight test of the Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120) at ITR Chandipur. About Pinaka Long Range Guided Rocket (LRGR-120): What it is? The Pinaka LRGR-120 is an indigenously developed, precision-guided rocket variant of the Pinaka multi-barrel rocket system, designed for long-range, high-accuracy strikes. …
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Source: TN Subject: Defence Context: DRDO has successfully completed User Evaluation Trials (UET) of the Next Generation Akash (Akash-NG) missile system, meeting all PSQR requirements. About Akash-NG Missile System: What it is? Akash-NG (Next Generation Akash) is an indigenously developed surface-to-air missile (SAM) system designed to intercept a wide range of aerial threats, including aircraft, …
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: IT Subject: Defence Exercise Context: DRDO has successfully developed a new generation of Man-portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles (MP-AUVs) for naval mine countermeasure missions. About DRDO Develops New Generation Man-Portable Autonomous Underwater Vehicles: What it is? A compact, lightweight autonomous underwater vehicle system that can be carried by personnel and deployed quickly for detecting, classifying, …
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Context: Defence Minister Rajnath Singh announced that the Government aims to expand India’s domestic defence manufacturing ecosystem to ₹3 lakh crore and boost defence exports to ₹50,000 crore by 2029. About Govt. Seeks to Boost Defence Exports: What it is? It refers to India’s strategic roadmap to enhance domestic defence production capacity and increase global …
Source: PIB Context: The Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS), indigenously developed by DRDO, was successfully tested at an altitude of 32,000 feet, marking the first Indian-made parachute system capable of high-altitude deployment above 25,000 feet. About The Military Combat Parachute System (MCPS): What It Is? The MCPS is an advanced high-altitude military parachute system designed …
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Topic: Security challenges and their management in border areas Q5. Discuss the emerging challenge of drone-enabled cross-border smuggling along India’s western frontier. Assess the limitations of current anti-drone systems and outline a comprehensive strategy for preparedness. (15 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: NIE Why the question: Due to the recent surge in drone-based smuggling from …
Source: DD News Context: The DRDO has launched the Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0, a national framework to enhance interoperability, self-reliance, and standardisation across India’s military communication systems. About Indian Radio Software Architecture (IRSA) Standard 1.0: What it is? IRSA 1.0 is India’s first national software architecture standard for Software Defined Radios (SDRs) …
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Topic: Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Q6. “Self-reliance in defence manufacturing is not achieved through substitution but through capability creation”. Discuss how India can transition from import-dependence to indigenous innovation. What are the strategic measures required to enable this transformation? (10 M) Difficulty Level: Medium Reference: TH Why the question: The question is …
Source: TP Context: Following the success of Operation Sindoor, the Indian Navy and Air Force are preparing large-scale procurement of BrahMos supersonic cruise missiles, citing their precision and combat performance against Pakistani targets. About BrahMos Supersonic Cruise Missile: What is BrahMos? BrahMos is a two-stage supersonic cruise missile, jointly developed by India’s DRDO and Russia’s …
Source: TOI Context: DRDO successfully conducted two back-to-back flight-tests of the Pralay quasi-ballistic missile from Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam Island, Odisha. About Flight-Tests of the Pralay Quasi-Ballistic Missile: What is Pralay Missile? Pralay is a surface-to-surface, solid-fuelled, quasi-ballistic missile developed for conventional precision strikes. It has state-of-the-art guidance and navigation for pin-point accuracy. Developed By: …
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Source: TOI Context: India conducted successful user trials of the Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) from INS Kavaratti, demonstrating its enhanced underwater strike capabilities. About Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR): What is ERASR? The Extended Range Anti-Submarine Rocket (ERASR) is a state-of-the-art underwater weapon system developed indigenously by DRDO to target hostile submarines. It can …
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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 …
Source: TH Context: The Defence Ministry signed ₹10,147 crore contracts with EEL, MIL, and BEL to enhance Pinaka MRLS firepower, improve range, precision, and modernize artillery systems under Aatmanirbhar Bharat. Key Features of the Procurement: Enhanced Firepower: ADM Type-1 Rockets: Disperse sub-munitions over a large area; effective against mechanized forces. HEPF Mk-1 (Enhanced) Rockets: Extended …
Source: IE Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three flight trials of the indigenously developed Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS), a Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD). About Man Portable Air Defence System (MANPAD): What is MANPAD? A lightweight, shoulder-fired missile system designed to target low-altitude aerial threats like drones, helicopters, and aircraft. Provides mobility …
