CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -By Manjeet Negi: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and the Indian Army have successfully test-fired the Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air Missile (QRSAM) six times from the Integrated Test Range (ITR) in Odisha’s Chandipur.

Detailed explanation-2: -Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Indian Army have successfully completed six flight-tests of Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system from Integrated Test Range (ITR) Chandipur off the Odisha coast. The flight tests were conducted as part of evaluation trials by the Indian Army.

Detailed explanation-3: -QUICK REACTION SURFACE TO AIR MISSILE (QRSAM) is a quick reaction Surface to Air Missile capable of Search on Move, Track on Move and Fire on Short halts.

Detailed explanation-4: -The uniqueness of the QRSAM weapon system is that it can operate on the move with search and track capability, and fire on short halt, the DRDO said. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has complimented the DRDO and Indian Army on the successful flight trials.

Detailed explanation-5: -Quick Reaction Surface to Air Missile (QRSAM) system It is a short-range surface-to-air missile (SAM) system. Designed and developed by DRDO to provide a protective shield to moving armoured columns of the Army from enemy aerial attacks.