The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted a successful flight test of an Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile on April 18, 2024 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
- The test flight was monitored from an Indian Air Force Su-30-Mk-I aircraft.
- The successful test demonstrated the reliable performance of the indigenous propulsion system developed by the Gas Turbine Research Establishment.
- The missile is equipped with advanced avionics and software for improved performance and reliability.
- Raksha Mantri Rajnath Singh congratulated DRDO for the successful test, emphasizing the significance of indigenous long-range subsonic cruise missiles with indigenous propulsion.
- Chairman of DRDO, Dr. Samir V Kamat, praised the entire DRDO team for the successful launch of the Indigenous Technology Cruise Missile.
Q: What was highlighted as a major achievement in the successful test of Cruise Missile on April 18, 2024 at the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha ?
a) Advanced avionics technology
b) Indigenous propulsion system
c) Collaboration with international partners
d) Use of nuclear propulsion
Correct Answer: b) Indigenous propulsion system
Q: Who is the chairman of DRDO?
a) Rajnath Singh
b) Samir V Kamat
c) Narendra Modi
d) Bipin Rawat
Correct Answer: b) Samir V Kamat
