Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) Current Affairs, GK & News
Third Scorpene submarine INS Karanj commissioned into service
The Indian Navy has inducted into service the third Scorpene-class conventional diesel-electric submarine called INS Karanj on March 10, 2021. Highlights The watercraft called INS Karanj was commissioned by the former Navy Chief, Admiral V.S. Shekhawat. He was the Commanding Officer of previous version of the INS Karanj during 1971 India-Pakistan War. Background INS Karanj ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) modules • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • INS Karanj • Project 75 • Scorpene submarines
DRDO Develops AIP Technology
The Defense Research & Development Organization (DRDO) on March 8, 2021 conducted the final development test of Air Independent test of the “Air Independent Propulsion (AIP)”. The test was conducted a day before the INS Karanj attack submarine was inducted into the Indian Navy. This is a major step which will make the Indian submarines ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Air Independent Propulsion (AIP) • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • INS Kalvari • INS Karanj • Kalvari-class submarine
DAC approves Acquisition Proposals of Three Armed Forces
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved the acquisition of 118 Arjun Mark 1A tanks on February 23, 2021. Highlights The approval was given for the Indian Army at a cost of ₹6,000 crores. This move will be a boost for the indigenisation in defence sector. The approval was given for 58-tonne weight DRDO-developed tanks. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Arjun Mark 1A tanks • Arjun Mark1A • Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • Nag missile
VL-SRSAM missile system successfully launched
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully launched the two indigenously designed and developed Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) on February 22, 2021. Highlights The missiles were launched with the help of static vertical launcher. They were launched from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the Odisha Coast. Launch of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Chandipur • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • VL-SRSAM missile system • Weapon Control System
First Thunderstorm Research Testbed of India
India’s first thunderstorm research testbed will be established in Balasore, Odisha. Objective of testbed The Thunderstorm Research Testbed is being established with the objective to minimalize the human fatalities and loss of property because of the lightning strikes. Highlights This announcement was made by the Director-General of India Meteorological Department, Dr Mrutyunjay Mohapatra. He also ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2021
Category: Environment Current Affairs • States Current Affairs
Topics: Cyclone Man of India • Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) • India Meteorological Department (IMD) • India’s first thunderstorm research testbed • Ministry of Earth Science (MoES) • Monsoon Testbed