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2021

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The DRDO lab has developed a lightweight Bullet Proof Jacket, What is the weight of it?
A
8 kg
B
6 kg
C
7 kg
D
9 kg
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -This technology reduces the weight of the medium sized BPJ from 10.4 to 9.0 kilogrammes.

Detailed explanation-2: -It is fabricated with high quality ballistic grade Aramid/PE fabric to provide complete protection to the torso from the front, flanks and the back of an individual wearing the jacket. Weight: 2.25 to 2.50 kg approx.

Detailed explanation-3: -The front hard armour panel technology used for this new jacket reduces the weight of medium sized bullet proof jacket from 10.4 kg to nine kg, the ministry’s statement said.

Detailed explanation-4: -The armour jacket, named ‘Bhabha Kavach’ is manufactured jointly by the Ordnance Factories Board and the public sector metals and metal alloys manufacturer Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MIDHANI). The technology is developed by India’s premier institute, Bhabha Atomic Research Centre (BARC).

Detailed explanation-5: -According to government projections, more than 3 lakh bulletproof jackets will be required by Indian armed forces, Saraswat said, adding “based on that, armed forces have already placed order with private companies in India for production of bullet proof jackets.”

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