CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -The Rustom-2 drone, also known as Tapas-BH, has a 20.6-metre wing span, a top speed of 225 kmph, and “a command range” of 1,000 km via satellite-based communication. (Source: DRDO) India’s first indigenous advanced unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) for strategic reconnaissance and surveillance will be launched next week.

Detailed explanation-2: -India’s leading drone manufacturer, Garuda Aerospace creates history by becoming India’s first drone startup to receive both Type Certification and RTPO approvals by DGCA for their indigenously designed Kisan Drones.

Detailed explanation-3: -The DRDO Nishant is an unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV) developed by India’s Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a branch of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Armed Forces.

Detailed explanation-4: -TAPAS 201 is a multi-mission UAV being developed to carry out Intelligence, Surveillance and Reconnaissance roles for the three wings of the armed forces with endurance in the range of 24 to 30 hours.