π‘οΈ Chapter 02 Β· Key Technology Sectors Β· General Science
Defence Technology & DRDO
Missiles β Agni, Prithvi, BrahMos; fighter jets; DRDO achievements; nuclear doctrine. Complete UPSC & PSC notes.
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DRDO β history, role, key labs
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Agni missile series β range, type
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Prithvi, Akash, Nag missiles
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BrahMos β world’s fastest cruise missile
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Tejas, Arjun β indigenous platforms
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Nuclear doctrine β No First Use policy
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Topic 01
DRDO β Organisation & Key Labs
Founded 1958; HQ New Delhi; 50+ labs; “Missile Man” Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam; key achievements.
Topic 02
Agni Missile Series
Agni-I to Agni-V; ballistic missiles; range 700 km to 5,000+ km; nuclear-capable.
Topic 03
Prithvi, Akash & Other Missiles
Prithvi (surface-to-surface); Akash (surface-to-air); Nag (anti-tank); Astra (air-to-air).
Topic 04
BrahMos Missile
India-Russia joint venture; supersonic cruise missile; Mach 2.8; world’s fastest cruise missile.
Topic 05
Tejas, Arjun & Indigenous Platforms
Tejas β light combat aircraft; Arjun β main battle tank; INS Vikrant β aircraft carrier.
Topic 06
Nuclear Doctrine & Revision
No First Use (NFU) policy; credible minimum deterrence; Pokhran tests 1974 & 1998; complete revision.
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