CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Test 5 – On 11 January 2022, DRDO successfully flight tested MPATGM in final deliverable configuration. The test was to prove consistent performance at minimum range. It already completed a similar successful test for maximum range.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Nag missile is a Indian third-generation, all-weather, fire-and-forget, lock-on after launch, top-attack, anti-tank guided missile with an operational range of 500 metres to 7000 metres km with the potential of being developed in future versions to 20, 000 metres.

Detailed explanation-3: -Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh has congratulated DRDO for the consistent performance of the anti-tank missile and said that this is an important step towards Atmanirbhar Bharat in advanced technology-based defence system development.

Detailed explanation-4: -The correct answer is An Anti-Tank Missile. DRDO on 11 January 2022 successfully flight tested the Man-Portable Anti-Tank Guided Missile (MPATGM). The anti-tank missile was flight-tested in its final deliverable configuration. The indigenously developed MPATGM is a low-weight, fire and forget missile.

Detailed explanation-5: -Understanding ATGM Indigenously-developed Laser-Guided Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM) employs a tandem High Explosive Anti-Tank (HEAT) warhead to defeat Explosive Reactive Armour (ERA) protected armoured vehicles.