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Ukrainian drones targeted the city of Taganrog in Russia's Rostov region, near the Ukrainian border.
The attack resulted in one fatality and caused damage to residential buildings and industrial facilities.
Emergency services were deployed to the affected areas, and local residents were evacuated.
This incident highlights the ongoing cross-border drone operations in the Russia-Ukraine conflict.
An Unmanned Aerial Vehicle (UAV), commonly known as a drone, is an aircraft without a human pilot aboard. UAVs can be remotely controlled by a human operator or fly autonomously based on pre-programmed flight plans or more complex dynamic automation systems. They are utilized for a wide range of applications, including surveillance, reconnaissance, target acquisition, and direct combat operations, offering advantages such as reduced risk to human life and access to dangerous or inaccessible areas.
Simple Analogy: Imagine a highly advanced, remote-controlled aircraft, but instead of just flying for fun, it can carry cameras for spying or even weapons for specific missions, all without a person physically inside it.
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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.
High, due to the rapid advancements in defence technology and ongoing global conflicts.
Unmanned Aerial Vehicle, an aircraft without a human pilot.
The use of drones for military operations, including surveillance, reconnaissance, and combat.
Warfare between belligerents whose relative military power differs significantly.