CURRENT AFFAIRS

Detailed explanation-1: -Note : The Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO) selected Paras Defence and Space Technologies for handing over the technology of border surveillance systems as developed by Instruments Research & Development Establishment and DRDO.

Detailed explanation-2: -Paras Defence has been selected by Defence Research Development Organization (DRDO) as one of the companies for handing over technology of border surveillance systems, the company informed the exchanges today. The technology is as developed by instruments research and development establishment (IRDE) and DRDO.

Detailed explanation-3: -E-bomb : DRDO is developing electromagnetic pulse (EMP) device that can be dropped using satellite guidance.

Detailed explanation-4: -DRDO started its first major project in surface-to-air missiles (SAM) known as Project Indigo in the 1960s. Indigo was discontinued in later years without achieving full success. Project Indigo led to Project Devil, along with Project Valiant, to develop short-range SAM and ICBM in the 1970s.