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1.HELINA missile has been developed by which organization?
[A] Defence Research and Development Organisation
[B] Indian Space Research Organisation
[C] Hindustan Aeronautics Limited
[D] Bharat Electronics Limited
Answer: A
[Defence Research and Development Organisation]
Notes : Bharat Dynamics Limited recently secured an order worth rs. 1,109.37 crore from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited to supply launchers for HELINA missiles. HELINA (Helicopter-launched NAG) is an indigenous, third-generation, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation. It is the helicopter-launched version of the Nag missile, while its Air Force variant is called Dhruvastra. The missile has a range of 500 m to 7 km and uses an Imaging Infrared (IIR) seeker with lock-on before launch guidance.
2.The Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project is being developed on which river?
[A] Beas [B] Jhelum
[C] Chenab [D] Ravi
Answer: C [Chenab]
Notes : The Kiru Hydroelectric Power Project in Kishtwar district, Jammu & Kashmir, has entered its final phase, with over 83% of construction completed. It is a 624 MW run-of-the-river hydroelectric project being developed on the Chenab River. The project is located between the Kirthai II project (upstream) and the Kwar project (downstream). It includes a 135-metre concrete gravity dam and an underground powerhouse with four 156 MW Francis turbines.
3.Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) was established by which ministry?
[A] Ministry of Health and Family Welfare
[B] Ministry of Home Affairs
[C] Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment
[D] Ministry of Finance
Answer: B [Ministry of Home Affairs]
Notes : The 10th Apex-Level Meeting of the Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) chaired by the Union Home Minister in New Delhi. Narco-Coordination Centre (NCORD) was established by the Ministry of Home Affairs to improve coordination in combating drug trafficking and substance abuse. Its objective is to enhance coordination, communication, cooperation, and intelligence sharing among States, the Ministry of Home Affairs, and law enforcement agencies to tackle the drug menace comprehensively.
