Akash Missile- An Introduction

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Module outline

  1. General Intelligence & Reasoning: Series (Number and Letter Series) (Numerical Relations and Reasoning), Coding Decoding, Non Verbal Reasoning (Spatial Aptitude) (Spatial Reasoning) (Visual Reasoning), Analogy, Analytical Reasoning (Counting Figures Reasoning), Deductive and Inductive Reasoning (Logical Deduction and Induction) (Prepositional Reasoning), Syllogisms, Puzzle Solving (Puzzles), Venn Diagram, Clerical Aptitude, Verbal Classification
  2. General Awareness: Polity, Physics, Biology, Chemistry, History, Geography, Indian Economy, Environment, GK- Current Affairs, Static General Knowledge
  3. Quantitative Aptitude: Ratio and Proportion (Ratios), Data Interpretation, Mixture and Alligation, Number System, Speed Time and Distance, Percentage, Average, Arithmetic, Simple Interest and Compound Interest, Profit and Loss, Partnership, Time and Work, Algebra, Mensuration and Geometry, Trigonometry, Linear Algebra
  4. English Comprehension: Vocabulary, Noun, Subject Verb Agreement (Verb Noun Agreement), Adjectives, Comprehension / Reading Comprehension / Unseen Passages (Critical Reasoning) (Paragraph Questions), Pronoun, Preposition, Articles, Adverb, Interjection, Conjunction, Modals, Determiner, Active Passive Voice (Voice), Direct and Indirect Speech, Verbal Analogy (Word Based Analogy), Cloze Test (Cloze Passage), Sentence Re-arrangements (Para Jumbles) (Narrative Sequencing), Sentence Correction (Error Correction), Sentence Completion (Fill in the blanks)
  5. MOCK TEST:
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The video presents a lecture on India's advanced missile systems, focusing on the Akash-NG surface-to-air missile and the Stand-Off Anti-Tank Missile (SANT). The Akash-NG, developed by DRDL in Hyderabad, was tested in July 2021 and features an extended range of up to 70 km, a speed of Mach 2.5, and a low Radar Cross Section (RCS) to counter high-maneuvering aerial threats such as stealth aircraft and drones. The SANT, an indigenous helicopter-launched missile developed by DRDO and tested by the IAF in December 2021, is a fourth-generation upgrade of the HELINA missile. It incorporates a Milli Meter Wave (MMW) Active Radar seeker for high-precision targeting in all weather conditions and can neutralize targets up to 10 km away. The lecture uses a slide presentation with handwritten annotations to emphasize key technical specifications and strategic capabilities of both systems.

Chapters

  1. 0:00 – 2:00 00:00-02:00

    The video opens with a slide presentation on the Akash-NG missile, highlighting its status as a new variant of the Akash surface-to-air system tested in July 2021. Key features include an extended range of up to 70 km, a speed of Mach 2.5, and development by DRDL, Hyderabad. The missile is designed to intercept high-maneuvering aerial threats with low Radar Cross Section (RCS), which refers to an object's electromagnetic signature. The lecturer, visible in a small window, uses a red pen to annotate the slide, circling "Akash" and underlining "extended range" and "Mach 2.5" to emphasize these attributes. Additional annotations compare Akash-NG (70km, 70kg) with the original Akash (30km, 50kg), illustrating significant improvements in range and payload. The lecturer explains that the Akash-NG is essential for countering modern threats like stealth aircraft and drones that are difficult to detect due to their low RCS.

  2. 2:00 – 3:13 02:00-03:13

    The presentation transitions to a new slide titled "STAND-OFF ANTI-TANK MISSILE (SANT)". The lecturer explains that SANT is an indigenous, helicopter-launched missile developed by DRDO and tested by the Indian Air Force in December 2021. It is a fourth-generation upgrade of the HELINA missile, developed in coordination with other DRDO laboratories. A key feature is its state-of-the-art Milli Meter Wave (MMW) Active Radar seeker, which enables high precision and all-weather targeting. The slide states the missile can neutralize targets at a range of up to 10 km. The lecturer uses a red pen to write "SANT" and "10km" on the slide to emphasize the missile's name and range. A diagram of a helicopter launching the missile illustrates its stand-off capability. The focus is on the missile's advanced technology and its strategic role in modern anti-tank warfare.

The lecture provides a comparative overview of two advanced Indian missile systems, highlighting India's growing capability in indigenous defense technology. The Akash-NG represents a significant enhancement in air defense, with improved range, speed, and the ability to counter low-RCS threats, reflecting the need for modern air defense systems. The SANT missile demonstrates progress in precision-guided, stand-off anti-tank weapons, leveraging advanced radar technology for all-weather effectiveness. Together, these systems illustrate India's strategic focus on developing sophisticated, indigenous missile platforms to meet evolving battlefield requirements and enhance national security.

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