Q. In terms of Defence in India, what is Pinaka?
Answer: A Multi Barrel Rocket Launcher Developed by DRDO
Notes: Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket launcher (MBRL) developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) for the Indian Army. The DRDO began developing the Pinaka in the late 1980s as an alternative to Russian-made systems. The Pinaka can fire 12 rockets and is designed to engage targets at a range of up to 40 km. It was used extensively by the Army during the Kargil War. The Pinaka is named after "Pinaka", the bow of Lord Shiva.