Pinaka long-range guided rocket
- Background: DRDO successfully conducted the first test flight of the Pinaka extended-range guided rocket.
Information about the Pinaka long-range guided rocket:
- It is a battle-proven, all-weather, indirect-fire artillery weapon system.
- It was developed by the Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) of DRDO.
- It was first used during the Kargil War, where it successfully neutralized Pakistani army positions on mountain peaks.
INSV Kaundinya Sets Sail for Oman
- Context: INSV Kaundinya, the Indian Navy’s indigenously built stitched sailing vessel, began its maiden overseas voyage from Porbandar, Gujarat, to Muscat, Oman.
- The expedition aims to revive and celebrate India’s ancient maritime heritage.
- INSV Kaundinya has been constructed using traditional stitched shipbuilding techniques, employing natural materials and methods that date back centuries.
- The expedition is expected to further strengthen bilateral relations between India and Oman by reinforcing shared maritime heritage and deepening cultural ties.
