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The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is India's premier agency for military research and development.
Its core mission is to achieve self-reliance in defence technology and reduce dependence on foreign imports.
The organization's motto, 'Balasya Mulam Vigyanam', signifies that strength lies in science.
Established in 1958, DRDO operates under the Ministry of Defence, driving indigenous innovation.
India's leading agency for the design, development, and production of state-of-the-art weapon systems, platforms, and related technologies for the Indian Armed Forces.
GS Paper III: Science and Technology – Developments and their applications and effects in everyday life; Achievements of Indians in science & technology; Indigenization of technology and developing new technology. Internal Security – Role of various security forces and agencies and their mandate.
General Awareness: Science & Technology, Indian Defence, Important Organisations.
General Awareness: Current Affairs, Important National Organisations, Science & Technology.
General Awareness: Science & Technology, Indian Defence.
General Knowledge: Indian Defence Systems, Organisations, Current Affairs related to Defence.
What is "Terminal High Altitude Area Defense (THAAD)", sometimes seen in the news?
Answer: An American anti-missile system
Consider the following statements: 1. Ballistic missiles are jet-propelled at subsonic speeds throughout their flights, while cruise missiles are rocket-powered only in the initial phase of flight. 2. Agni-V is a medium-range supersonic cruise missile, while BrahMos is a solid-fuelled intercontinental ballistic missile. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
Answer: Neither 1 nor 2
With reference to Home Guards, consider the following statements: 1. Home Guards are raised under the Home Guards Act and Rules of the Central Government. 2. The role of the Home Guards is to serve as an auxiliary force to the police in maintenance of internal security. 3. To prevent infiltration on the international border/coastal areas, the Border Wing Home Guards Battalions have been raised in some States. How many of the above statements are correct?
Answer: Only two
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The capacity of a state to pursue its national interests and adopt its preferred foreign policy without being constrained by other states.
The development and production of military equipment and technology within a country, rather than relying on imports.
A program launched in 1983 by DRDO to achieve self-sufficiency in missile technology, leading to the development of Prithvi, Agni, Akash, Trishul, and Nag missiles.