Learn the key concepts of Science topic - Defence Research & Technology (DRDO, Nuclear Weapon Programme)

What is the vision of DRDO?

Vision: To empower the nation with state-of-the-art indigenous Defence technologies and systems.

Name the main Nuclear Authorities in India.

Nuclear Command Authority (NCA), Strategic Nuclear Command, Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), National Security Advisory Board etc

What is the main objective of Integrated Guided-Missile Development Programme (IGMDP)?

The main aim behind this innovation was to make Indian defence forces self-sufficient in the field of missile technology. It is one of Dr APJ Abdul Kalam’s major works. The missiles developed under IGMDP are Prithvi, Agni, Trishul, Akash, Nag.

When was the India's first nuclear pogram started?

India’s nuclear program started in March 1944 and its three stage indigenous efforts in technology were established by Dr. Homi Bhabha when he founded the nuclear research centre, the Institute of Fundamental Research. India first tested a nuclear device in 1974 (code-named “Smiling Buddha”), which is called a “peaceful nuclear explosion.” 

What is NSC?

The National Security Council (NSC) of India is the apex agency looking into the country’s political, economic, energy and strategic security concerns. NSC has roles beyond nuclear deterrence. Their chief executive is the National Security Adviser. The three-tiered structure of the NSC comprises the Strategic Policy Group, the National Security Advisory Board and a Secretariat represented by the Joint Intelligence Committee (JIC).