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Iran accused the United States of a 'calculated' assault on an Iranian elementary school in Minab.
The U.S. President initially suggested that Iran itself might have been responsible for the attack.
Iran countered by stating it does not possess Tomahawk missiles, implicitly denying involvement and pointing towards the U.S.
The Tomahawk is a long-range, all-weather, subsonic cruise missile primarily utilized by the U.S. Navy and Royal Navy. It is designed for precision strikes against land targets, flying at low altitudes to evade radar detection. Missiles are broadly categorized into cruise missiles and ballistic missiles. Cruise missiles are self-propelled throughout their flight, typically operating within the atmosphere, using aerodynamic lift and jet engines. Ballistic missiles, in contrast, are rocket-powered only during their initial launch phase, after which they follow a parabolic, unpowered trajectory largely outside the Earth's atmosphere, relying on gravity to reach their target.
Simple Analogy: Imagine a cruise missile as a small, unmanned aircraft flying directly to its destination, while a ballistic missile is like a powerful cannonball shot high into the sky, falling back down onto its target.
GS-II International Relations, GS-III Security (Defence Technology, Geopolitics)
General Awareness (Defence Technology, International Events)
Military Technology, Geopolitics, International Security
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
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.
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A long-range, subsonic cruise missile primarily used by the U.S. Navy for precision land attacks.
A guided missile that flies within the atmosphere, using jet propulsion and aerodynamic lift to reach its target.
A missile that follows a parabolic trajectory after an initial powered launch, largely outside the atmosphere, relying on gravity for its descent.