Question
Download Solution PDFWhich day is celebrated as the foundation day of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) every year?
Answer (Detailed Solution Below)
Detailed Solution
Download Solution PDFThe correct answer is 01 January.Key Points
- Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) is celebrating its 64th foundation day on January 1, 2022.
- It was on this day in 1958 when DRDO was formed to make India strong and self-reliant in terms of science and technology.
- Defence Minister Rajnath Singh today wished to all DRDO scientists and personnel on their 64th Raising Day.
Additional Information
- Important Current affairs related to DRDO in 2021.
- On December 10th, 2021, India successfully test-fired the air version of the BrahMos supersonic cruise missile from the integrated test range of Chandipur, off the coast of Odisha.
- DRDO and Indian Air Force (IAF) successfully flight-tested the indigenously designed and developed Helicopter launched (air-launched) Stand-off Anti-tank (SANT) Missile in December 2021.
- In December 2021, Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired Pinaka Extended Range (Pinaka-ER), Area Denial Munitions (ADM) and indigenously developed fuzes.
- Chairman DRDO: Samir V Kamat
- DRDO Headquarters: New Delhi.
- DRDO Established: 1958.
- On September 28th, 2021 Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has carried a successful maiden test flight of a new version of the Akash Missile named ‘Akash Prime’.
Last updated on Jul 15, 2025
-> SSC Selection Phase 13 Exam Dates have been announced on 15th July 2025.
-> The SSC Phase 13 CBT Exam is scheduled for 24th, 25th, 26th, 28th, 29th, 30th, 31st July and 1st August, 2025.
-> The Staff Selection Commission had officially released the SSC Selection Post Phase 13 Notification 2025 on its official website at ssc.gov.in.
-> A total number of 2423 Vacancies have been announced for various selection posts under Government of India.
-> The SSC Selection Post Phase 13 exam is conducted for recruitment to posts of Matriculation, Higher Secondary, and Graduate Levels.
-> The selection process includes a CBT and Document Verification.
-> Some of the posts offered through this exam include Laboratory Assistant, Deputy Ranger, Upper Division Clerk (UDC), and more.
-> Enhance your exam preparation with the SSC Selection Post Previous Year Papers & SSC Selection Post Mock Tests for practice & revision.