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Russia launched a record 6,462 long-range drones into Ukraine in March, marking a significant escalation.
This figure represents a nearly 28% increase from February and the second consecutive monthly rise in drone attacks.
The data, based on Ukraine's air force reports, highlights the intensifying use of unmanned aerial vehicles (UAVs) in modern conflict.
The sustained drone campaign poses significant challenges for Ukraine's air defence and civilian infrastructure.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicles (UAVs), commonly known as drones, are aircraft without a human pilot aboard, controlled remotely or autonomously. They are versatile, used for reconnaissance, surveillance, target acquisition, and combat. Loitering munitions, often termed 'kamikaze drones,' are a specific type of UAV that can hover or 'loiter' over a target area for an extended period, awaiting an opportunity to strike. They combine the capabilities of a reconnaissance drone and a guided missile, self-destructing upon impact. This allows for flexible targeting and reduced risk to human operators, making them highly effective in modern asymmetric warfare.
Simple Analogy: Think of a regular drone as a remote-controlled camera that can also carry small items. A loitering munition is like that same camera drone, but it can also wait patiently in the air for hours and then, when a target is spotted, transform into a guided missile to hit it directly.
Advancements in drone capabilities, counter-drone systems, and electronic warfare.
Debates surrounding the use of autonomous weapons, rules of engagement, and civilian protection in drone warfare.
Impact of the Russia-Ukraine conflict on global power dynamics, alliances, and regional stability.
Nations re-evaluating their air defence strategies and investments in response to evolving drone threats.
GS Paper 2 (International Relations), GS Paper 3 (Internal Security, Science & Technology - Defence Technology)
General Awareness (Current Affairs, Defence News)
General Awareness (Current Affairs)
General Awareness (Current Affairs, Science & Technology)
General Knowledge (Defence & Security, International Affairs), Military Technology
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
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
Which one of the following statements best reflects the idea behind the "Fractional Orbital Bombardment System" often talked about in media?
Answer: A missile is put into a stable orbit around the Earth and deorbits over a target on the Earth.
High for UPSC (Security, IR), Medium for Defence, and Low-Medium for other exams (General Awareness).
Aircraft without a human pilot, controlled remotely or autonomously.
A type of UAV that can loiter over a target area and attack once a target is identified, often called 'kamikaze drones'.
Military activities involving gathering information about an adversary or operational area.
Warfare between belligerents whose relative military power differs significantly.