CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed Surface-to-Surface Missile Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM) and has a range of around 250 km to 350 km.

Detailed explanation-2: -Prithvi-II is an indigenously developed Surface-to-Surface Missile Short-Range Ballistic Missile (SRBM), which has a range of around 350km and can carry a one tonne payload. Prithvi II class is a single-stage liquid-fueled missile that has warhead mounting capability of 500 kg-1000kg.

Detailed explanation-3: -Prithvi I. Prithvi I class is a single-stage liquid-fueled surface-to-surface ballistic missile having a maximum warhead mounting capability of 1,000 kg, with a range of 150 km (93 mi). It has an accuracy of 10–50 m (33–164 ft) and can be launched from transporter erector launchers.

Detailed explanation-4: -There are 3 Prithvi missiles with India with Prithvi I having a range of 150 km, Prithvi II with 250 km range and Prithvi III with 350 km range.

Detailed explanation-5: -The Prithvi missile system comprises various tactical Surface-to-Surface Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM). Its development began in 1983, and it was India’s first indigenous ballistic missile. It was first test-fired in 1988, from Sriharikota, SHAR Centre. It has a range of from 150 to 300 km.