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Defence Current Affairs 30 July 2025
DRDO Successfully Conducts Two Consecutive Flight-tests of Pralay Missile
- DRDO conducted two consecutive successful flight-tests of Pralay missile from Dr APJ Abdul Kalam island off the coast of Odisha on July 28 & 29, 2025.
- The flight tests were carried out as a part of User Evaluation Trials to validate the maximum and minimum range capability of the missile system.
- Pralay is an indigenously-developed solid propellant quasi-ballistic missile employing state-of-the-art guidance and navigation to ensure high precision. The missile is capable of carrying multiple types of warheads against various targets.
- What Pralay is
- Role: Canister‑launched, road‑mobile, solid‑fuel quasi‑ballistic missile for precision, conventional strikes against high‑value targets (radars, air bases, logistics nodes) without crossing the nuclear threshold.
- Developer: DRDO’s Research Centre Imarat with multiple DRDO labs; production partners include BDL and BEL.
- Key technical features
| Parameter | Current figures* | Notes |
| Range | 150 – 500 km (upgrade path to ~700 km reported) | Terminal maneuvers help evade BMD. |
| Warhead | 350–700 kg HE fragmentation, PCB, RDPS | Conventional only. |
| Accuracy | < 10 m CEP | INS + GPS / MMW seeker. |
| Mobility | Twin‑cell launcher on 12×12 Ashok Leyland HMV TEL | 10 min from move‑stop to launch. |
| Speed | Supersonic; terminal > Mach 5 | Quasi‑ballistic trajectory. |
Goa Shipyard Launches ICGS ATAL
- Reinforcing India’s Indigenous Maritime power and Aatmanirbharta in shipbuilding, Goa Shipyard Limited (GSL) launched ICGS ATAL ( Yard 1275) Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) for the ICG in a ceremony held at Vasco-da-Gama, Goa.
- It is the sixth in a series of eight state-of-the-art indigenously designed FPVs being constructed for ICG by GSL, the premier Defence Public Sector Undertaking under the Ministry of Defence.
- The FPVs, designed in-house at GSL, are 52 metres in length, with an 8-metre beam and 320-tonne displacement.
Admiral Dinesh K Tripathi, Embarks On An Official Visit To Japan
- Adm Dinesh K Tripathi, Chief of the Naval Staff, has proceeded on a four-day official visit to Japan from 30 Jul to 02 Aug 2025.
- This visit is part of the ongoing efforts to consolidate bilateral defence relations between India and Japan, in line with the deepening ‘Special Strategic and Global Partnership’, with a focus on enhancing maritime cooperation.
- Discussions are expected to encompass a broad spectrum of defence cooperation areas, with particular emphasis on maritime security, technological collaboration, and identifying new avenues to strengthen naval synergy and interoperability.
- Adm Dinesh K Tripathi’s engagements in Japan are poised to further deepen the bonds of friendship and defence cooperation, paving the way for enhanced mutual understanding in key areas of shared strategic and maritime interest.
- The visit reaffirms the time-tested India-Japan friendship anchored in mutual respect, maritime trust, and a shared vision for peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific.
Indian Army to Host Surya Dronathon
- The Surya Command of the Indian Army, in collaboration with the Drone Federation of India, is set to host the Surya Dronathon 2025, a pioneering drone competition that will bring together talented freelancers and Original Equipment Manufacturers (OEMs) from across the country.
- This event is scheduled to take place in Spiti Valley at Sumdo, Himachal Pradesh, where participants will face one of the highest drone obstacle courses in the country, situated at an altitude of 10,700 feet.
- The Surya Dronathon 2025 aims to harness cutting-edge indigenous technology and foster a robust ecosystem of innovation in the defence sector, aligning with the vision of “Atmanirbhar Bharat” and the Indian Army’s quest for technological advancement.
- The competition will feature multiple stages, including Obstacle Negotiation, Endurance Race etc. The competition will be held in two phases – Phase 1: August 10-15, 2025 and Phase 2: August 20-24, 2025.
Indian Army to raise all-arms brigade ‘Rudra’, light commando battalions ‘Bhairav’
- The Indian Army is in process of raising a new fighting formation with all arms configuration while the army is continuously evolving into a modern and future-oriented power, said Army Chief.
- General Upendra Dwivedi said, “The Indian Army is in the process of raising an all-arms brigade named ‘Rudra’, wherein the fighting components of infantry, mechanised infantry, armoured units, artillery, special forces and Unmanned Aerial Systems will be integrated, backed by specially designed logistics and combat support.
- The initial proposals pertaining to the Integrated Battle Groups were that the IBGs are expected to be led by a Major-General rank officer. Each IBG will have a troop strength of around 5,000 personnel, larger than a brigade (3,000-3,500 troops) but smaller than a division (10,000-12,000 troops).
- General Dwivedi announced the establishment of ‘Rudra’ all arms brigades, ‘Bhairav’ light commando battalions, ‘Shaktibaan’ artillery regiments and ‘Divyastra’ batteries, drone-equipped infantry battalions, and indigenous air defence systems.
Multiple Choice Questions of DCA
- What is the name of the operation in which Indian security forces neutralised
three LeT terrorists near Dachigam National Park?
A. Operation Mahadev
B. Operation Rakshak
C. Operation Vijay
D. Operation Trinetra
ANSWER: A - Which of the following is the first stealth multi-role frigate built in India?
A. INS Talwar
B. INS Shivalik
C. INS Beas
D. INS Satpura
ANSWER: B - Which of the following destroyers belongs to the Indian Navy’s
Visakhapatnam-class?
A. INS Chennai
B. INS Kolkata
C. INS Rajput
D. INS Mormugao
ANSWER: D - What is the name of India’s first nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine?
A. INS Karanj
B. INS Chakra
C. INS Arihant
D. INS Kalvari
ANSWER: C - What is the name of the latest multirole fighter aircraft inducted into the IAF
from France?
A. Mirage 2000
B. Su-30MKI
C. Tejas
D. Rafale
ANSWER: D - When is Indian Air Force Day celebrated every year?
A. 26 January
B. 15 August
C. 8 October
D. 4 December
ANSWER: C - Which of the following is an indigenously developed light combat aircraft of
India?
A. MiG-21
B. Tejas
C. Jaguar
D. Mirage 2000
ANSWER: B - What is the primary aim of the Surya Dronathon 2025 organized by the Surya
Command?
A. Promote tourism in India
B. Launch new military satellites
C. Bring together drone innovators and OEMs
D. Conduct a naval exercise in Bay of Bengal
ANSWER: C - What is the name of the all-arms brigade being raised by the Indian Army as
per General Upendra Dwivedi?
A. Vajra
B. Rudra
C. Shakti
D. Garuda
ANSWER: B - Which shipbuilding company launched the ICGS ATAL (Yard 1275) for the ICG
on 29 July 2025?
A. Hindustan Shipyard Limited
B. Cochin Shipyard Limited
C. Goa Shipyard Limited
D. Mazagon Dock Shipbuilders Limited
ANSWER: C - The DRDO recently conducted two successful tests of which missile from the
Dr APJ Abdul Kalam Island?
A. Agni-P
B. Prithvi-II
C. Pralay
D. Shaurya
ANSWER: C - Vaduz Is The Capital Of
A. Liechtenstein
B. Qatar
C. Lithuania
D. Maldives
ANSWER: A - Which of the following countries constitute I2U2? 1. Iran, 2. India, 3. Israel, 4. United Kingdom, 5. USA, 6. UAE, 7. Iraq
Select the correct answer using the codes given below:
A. 1, 2, 4 and 5 only
B. 1, 3, 4 and 5 only
C. 2, 3, 5 and 6 only
D. 2, 4, 5, and 7 only
ANSWER: C - LAKSHYA Is A
A. Helicopter
B. Machine Gun
C. UAV
D. Robot
ANSWER: C - Army Airborne Training School Is At
A. Pune
B. Agra
C. Chennai
D. Noida
ANSWER: B - “Advantage India: The Story of Indian Tennis” Book Is Written By
A. Anindya Dutta
B. JK Rowling
C. Aakash Ranison
D. Meghna Pant
ANSWER: A - B-1B Lancer Is A
A. Bomber
B. Sniper Rifle
C. Anti-tank Guided missile
D. Communication satellite
ANSWER: A - Hq of PARA SF Is At
A. Chennai
B. Bengaluru
C. Nagpur
D. Mumbai
ANSWER: B - Southwestern Air Command of IAF Is In
A. Mumbai
B. Kochi
C. Gandhinagar
D. Panaji
ANSWER: C - M61 Vulcan Is A
A. Six- barrelled Gatling gun
B. Heavy machine gun
C. Pistol
D. Rocket
ANSWER: A - Joint Exercises B/w The India And Singapore Is Called:
A. Yama
B. SLINEX
C. Indra
D. SIMBEX
ANSWER: D
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