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.
