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2017

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
Which country has launched the Pinaka rockets for the second time from the Integrated Test Range (ITR)
A
Pakistan
B
China
C
India
D
Japan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -The six Pinaka regiments on order by the army include 114 launchers with automated gun aiming and positioning system and 45 command posts and the project has more than 70% indigenous content.

Detailed explanation-2: -Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) and Pinaka Area Denial Munition (ADM) rocket systems have been successfully flight-tested by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army at Pokhran Firing Ranges. A total of 24 EPRS rockets were fired for different ranges during the last fortnight.

Detailed explanation-3: -The Pinaka extended range is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organization, DRDO, and is produced by a private sector firm. The trials were conducted in the presence of Army officials and DRDO officials.

Detailed explanation-4: -The maiden mission of Skyroot Aerospace, named ‘Prarambh’ (the beginning), will carry three customer payloads. It will launch from the Indian Space Research Organisation’s launchpad at Sriharikota.

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