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9 July 2026

DRDO flight test of Pinaka rocket

The successful testing of the Pinaka rocket is a specific example of India's progress in defense indigenization, which serves as valuable context for questions regarding advancements in science and technology.

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Notes

  • DRDO successfully flight-tested the Pinaka long-range guided rocket.
  • The test was conducted at the Integrated Test Range, Chandipur.
  • The trial validated a user-defined minimum strike range of 60 km.
  • The rocket followed the predicted trajectory and hit the target with high precision.
  • The test demonstrated the ability of an in-service Pinaka launcher to fire different variants of the Pinaka rocket family.
  • The system provides enhanced operational flexibility for the armed forces.

Questions

  1. Discuss the significance of indigenous missile development programs, such as the Pinaka rocket system, in enhancing India's defense capabilities and operational flexibility. 150 words
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Prelims

  1. With reference to the Pinaka rocket system, consider the following statements: 1. It is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). 2. The system is designed to fire only a single variant of rockets. Which of the statements given above is/are correct?

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