Question Bank - General Knowledge

Here's the question bank on all the general knowledge topics.

The terms 'Pinaka and Smerch' mentioned in news recently refer to

A.
Cruise missiles
B.
Nuclear-powered submarines
C.
Rocket launcher systems
D.
Weaponised drones

Solution:

The correct answer is Rocket launcher systems.Pinaka:Pinaka is an indigenous multi-barrel rocket launch system, which has been developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army.It is an artillery missile system capable of striking enemy territory up to a range of 75 kilometres with high precision.The Pinaka Mark-II Rocket is modified as a missile by integrating with the navigation, control, and guidance system to improve the accuracy and enhance the range.The navigation system of the missile is aided by the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS).Smerch:The BM-30 Smerch is a heavy multiple rocket launcher, that originated mainly in Russia.It was designed to defeat personnel, armoured and soft-skinned targets in concentration areas, artillery batteries, command posts and ammunition posts.

For more questions,

Click Here

Download Gyanm App

free current affairs for competitive exams

Scan QR code to download our App for
more exam-oriented questions

free current affairs for competitive exams

OR
To get link to download app

Thank you! Your submission has been received. You will get the pdf soon. Call us if you have any question: 9117343434
Oops! Something went wrong while submitting the form.