Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Current Affairs, GK & News
DRDO: Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully carried out the maiden flight of an unmanned combat aircraft, called Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator. The aircraft was tested in Chitradurga, Karnataka. About Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator It was maiden flight of the Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator. The aircraft operated in a fully autonomous mode ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs • Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE) • Autonomous Flying Wing Technology Demonstrator • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs)
Technology Development Fund (TDF)- Rise in Funding
On June 8, 2022, the limit of funding of innovative defence projects was increased from Rs 10 crore to Rs 50 crore per project, under the Technology Development Fund (TDF). Funding has been enhanced in line with the announcement made in Union Budget 2022-23. TDF in Union Budget 2022-23 Union Budget 2022-23 has reserved 25% ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs - 2022
Topics: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • iDEX • iDEX Prime • Technology Development Fund (TDF)
Training launch of Agni 4 Missile
On June 6, 2022, India successfully carried night launch of nuclear-capable Agni-4 ballistic missile. It was launched from APJ Abdul Kalam Island in Odisha. Range of the missile Agni-4 ballistic missile has a range of around 4,000 kilometres. Significance of the Missile It marks significant boost to India’s military capabilities. It is being considered as ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Agni 4 Missile • Agni Missiles • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • Sukhoi fighter jet • Sukhoi Su-30MKI
Quantum Key Distribution Link
A joint team of scientists from IIT Delhi and Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), successfully demonstrated Quantum Key Distribution Link, for the first time in India. Key Facts Quantum Key Distribution link will be created between Prayagraj and Vindhyachal in Uttar Pradesh, for a distance of around 100 km. Quantum key distribution is a ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • IIT Delhi • Quantum Key Distribution (QKD) • Quantum Key Distribution Link
January 1: DRDO Foundation Day
64th foundation day of “Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)” was celebrated on January 1, 2022. Highlights In 63 years, DRDO has transformed the landscape of defence research and development in India. DRDO also played a significant role in fighting against COVID-19 pandemic. It set up around 850 oxygen plants and Covid hospitals with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • DRDO Foundation Day
Surface-to-Surface Missile ‘Pralay’ flight-tested
On December 22, 2021, the first successful test flight of short-range surface-to-surface Pralay missile was conducted. Key points Pralay ballistic missile was flight-tested from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. Missile followed the desired quasi-ballistic trajectory and reached to the designated target with high-degree accuracy. Thus, validated the control, guidance and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Ballistic missile • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • Pralay Ballistic Missile • Surface-to-surface missile