Indian Army Inducts First Indigenous FPV Kamikaze Drones
The induction includes the UAV-Launched Precision Guided Munition (ULPGM) and the AGNIKAA VTOL First-Person View (FPV) Kamikaze drones.
These systems are designed for high-precision strikes on enemy positions, providing a significant boost to tactical aerial capabilities in border regions.
Indigenous development of these drones aligns with the 'Atmanirbhar Bharat' initiative in the defense sector, reducing reliance on imported surveillance and attack hardware.
Key Facts / Static GK
VTOL: Vertical Take-Off and Landing.
Kamikaze drones are also known as loitering munitions, which crash into targets to detonate.
Practice Quiz — 19 May 2026
Q1. Which specific Article of the Indian Constitution grants Parliament the authority to prescribe the number of judges in the Supreme Court?
Q2. Following the completion of the strategic investment by Emirates NBD, what is the maximum expected shareholding percentage the Dubai-based entity can hold in RBL Bank?
Q3. What is the minimum daily average cumulative AUM threshold required for a market index to be classified as a 'Significant Index' under the new SEBI framework?
Q4. Under the implementation timeline of 'Mission Mausam', in which year is Phase-II expected to conclude?
Q5. How much crude oil is the Abu Dhabi National Oil Company (ADNOC) permitted to store in India under the newly proposed Strategic Petroleum Reserve framework?
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