Get the Daily and Latest Current Affairs 2026 on our website. These current affairs are Updated by our specialists and are relevant for all competitive tests UPSC, SSC, IAS, Railway-RRB, UPPSC, and Other State Government and Central Jobs/Exams.
Category : Defense
Published on: September 29 2021
Share on facebook
· Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) successfully test-fired a new variant of Akash surface-to-air missile "Akash Prime" from the Integrated Test Range in Chandipur, Odisha.
· The Akash Prime missile test comes months after the first test-fire of the Akash-NG (new generation) took place in January.
· The development of Akash SAM was initiated by DRDO in the late 1980s as part of the Integrated Guided Missile Development Program.
· Akash is primarily a short-range surface-to-air missile designed to provide air defense cover in sensitive areas.
Important facts
About DRDO
v Established: 1958
v Father of DRDO: Avinash Chander
The Philippine eagle, one of the largest raptors, remains critically endangered with under 500 mature individuals.
Read More....Kannada filmmaker Joe Simon passed away at 80, leaving a legacy across 100+ films.
Read More....India will host the first International Military Adventure Challenge Cup from February 18–23 in the Eastern Himalayas.
Read More....JNCASR researchers discover wave-like heat transport in Tl₂AgI₃, challenging traditional phonon theory.
Read More....Vast partners with NASA for its sixth private astronaut mission to ISS, preparing for Haven-1 station.
Read More....India produced 33.69 million kg of wool in FY24; Rajasthan contributes nearly half of total output.
Read More....Uday Kotak appointed Chairman of GIFT City to boost India’s IFSC and global financial presence.
Read More....PM Modi will inaugurate India AI Impact Expo 2026 from 16–20 February at Bharat Mandapam.
Read More....Unani Day 2026 and National Conference concluded in Mumbai, highlighting innovation and evidence-based practice.
Read More....India launched CBDC-based Digital Food Currency pilot in Gujarat to improve transparency and efficiency in PDS.
Read More....
