CURRENT AFFAIRS

2019

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
For which missile, the procurement of 6 squadrons worth Rs 5, 000 crore was approved by the central government?
A
Prithvi air defence missile
B
Akash air defense missile
C
Barak 8 air defense missile
D
Trishul air defense missile
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Akash Missile is in operation with the Indian Air Force and the Indian Army. This missile was launched into service in the year 2009 in India.

Detailed explanation-2: -The Akash missile system can target aircraft up to 50 km (31 mi) away. It has the capability to neutralise aerial targets like fighter jets, cruise missiles and air-to-surface missiles as well as ballistic missiles. It is in operational service with the Indian Army and the Indian Air Force.

Detailed explanation-3: -Cabinet Approves Export of Akash Missile System and Creates a Committee for faster Approval of Exports. Under the Atma Nirbhar Bharat, India is growing in its capabilities of manufacturing wide variety of Defence platforms and missiles.

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