Consider the following statements: Statement-I- Recently, DRDO has successfully conducted three successive flight-trials of VSHORADS from Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. Statement-II- It is a man-portable air defence system and developed indigenously by Research Center Imarat, Hyderabad in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories. Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
Both Statement -I and Statement – II are correct, and Statement -II is not the correct explanation of Statement -I
Why in the news?
"DRDO Successfully Conducts Three Flight Trials of Indigenous VSHORADS Missile from Chandipur, Odisha”
Statement-I is correct
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted three successive flight trials of the Very Short-Range Air Defence System (VSHORADS) from Chandipur, Odisha, demonstrating its effectiveness in neutralizing low-altitude aerial threats at short ranges.
Statement-II is correct
VSHORADS is a man-portable air defence system (MANPADS) developed indigenously by the Research Center Imarat (RCI), Hyderabad, in collaboration with other DRDO laboratories. It features a dual-thrust solid motor for enhanced mobility and rapid deployment in combat scenarios.
Therefore, Both Statement -I and Statement - II are correct, and Statement -II is not the correct explanation of Statement -I.
Consider the following statements with reference to Pinaka Multiple Rocket Launch System (MRLS):
1. Recently, the Defence Ministry signed contracts worth ₹1000 crore for ammunition procurement for the Pinaka MRL.
2. It has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Recently, Which country has hosted the annual INIOCHOS air exercise?
Consider the following statements regarding HANSA-3 (NG) aircraft:
1. It is powered by a jet engine developed under the DRDO's civil aviation initiative.
2. Recently, CSIR (Council of Scientific and Industrial Research)-National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL) signed a technology transfer deal with a private firm to manufacture HANSA trainer-planes.
3. It has an endurance of up to 7 hours and a range of 620 nautical miles.
How many of the above statement is/are correct?
Consider the following statements:
Statement-I- The Indian Navy's "IOS Sagar" initiative aims to build capacity and foster cooperation with nations in the Southwest Indian Ocean Region.
Statement-II- "IOS Sagar" involves deploying a ship with a multinational crew, including personnel from nine friendly countries, to conduct joint operations and training.
Which one of the following is correct in respect to the above statements?
Recently, The Philippines has offered to remove which of the following missile systems in exchange for China ceasing aggressive actions in the South China Sea?
Consider the following statements with reference to Operation Sankalp:
1. Recently, Vayu Sena Medal was awarded to officers for executing Operation Sankalp.
2. The operation involved a joint effort by the Indian Navy, Air Force, and Coast Guard.
3. Operation Sankalp was undertaken in response to the conflict between Israel and Hamas.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
Which one of the following is the best description of ‘INS Astradharini’, that was in the news recently?
Who out of the following options had served as the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Army?
Where is the headquarters of the Southern Naval Command of the Indian Navy located?
What the first ‘A’ stand for in the acronym AFSPA?
In which of the following places was the Military exercise Ekuverin took place in 2019?