Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

Why in news?

• The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has manufactured a bio-suit for medical professionals to combat Covid-19 using a special sealant based on the sealant used in submarine applications.
• The sealant can be used as an alternative to traditionally used seam sealing tape and help overcome present shortages.

About DRDO

• Defence Research and Development Organisation is the Research & Development wing of Ministry of Defence, Govt of India.
• It envisions the following:
  • Empower India with cutting-edge defence technologies and achieve self-reliance in critical defence technologies and systems
  • Equipping armed forces with state-of-the-art weapon systems and equipment in accordance with requirements laid down by the three Services.
• It was formed in 1958 from the amalgamation of the then already functioning Technical Development Establishment (TDEs) of the Indian Army and the Directorate of Technical Development & Production (DTDP) with the Defence Science Organisation (DSO).
• It has led to the indigenous development and production of strategic systems and platforms such as - Agni and Prithvi series of missiles, multi-barrel rocket launcher-Pinaka, air defence system -Akash, wide range of radars and electronic warfare systems.
• DRDO is a network of more than 50 laboratories which are deeply engaged in developing defence technologies covering various disciplines.

Prelims Question

Q.Consider the following statements regarding Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO)

     1.It is a statutory organisation working under the Ministry of Defence (MoD).

     2.It has developed and designed Agni and Prithvi series of missiles.

Which of the above statements is/are correct?

a.1 only

b.2 only

c.Both 1 and 2

d.Neither 1 nor 2

Answer to the Prelims Question