Indigenous 'Divyastra Mk-1' Kamikaze Drone Successfully Tested by Indian Army
The evaluations were executed in the arid terrain of Jodhpur, Rajasthan, testing its operational integrity under high-temperature conditions.
This loitering munition, commonly known as a 'kamikaze drone', was engineered by the private domestic startup Hoverit.
For military analysts, this represents a crucial shift toward self-reliance (Atmanirbharta) in high-tech unmanned warfare, reducing reliance on foreign loitering drone systems.
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Test Location: Jodhpur, Rajasthan
Practice Quiz — 4 June 2026
Q1. Which collaborative initiative developed the newly launched AI-enabled voice chatbot 'SAMADHAN DIDI' for the CPGRAMS portal?
Q2. Consider the following statements regarding the newly approved Aviation Turbine Fuel (ATF) Price Stabilisation Fund: 1. The Cabinet approved a one-time support of ₹10,000 crore. 2. The scheme runs for a duration of 36 months as a self-sustaining revolving fund. 3. Airlines can purchase fuel from any source without any mandatory agreements. Which of the statements given above are correct?
Q3. India recently received the fourth squadron of the S-400 Triumf Air Defence System. What is the total number of squadrons contracted under the bilateral agreement signed in 2018?
Q4. The Indian Army recently tested 'Divyastra Mk-1' in Jodhpur, Rajasthan. What type of military technology is Divyastra Mk-1?
Q5. Which two organizations are jointly organizing the 'Niveshak Shivir' investor awareness and grievance redressal platform in Bhopal?
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