Laser weapon system successfully tested to destroy drones:
- The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully tested a laser weapon system that can destroy drones (unmanned aerial vehicles) in an instant.
- The DRDO has tested the 30 kW MK-2(A) laser-guided energy weapon system in Kurnool, Andhra Pradesh.
- This indigenously developed weapon system attacked and destroyed drones from a distance.
- The weapon system also intercepted several drone attacks and destroyed surveillance sensors.
India, 9 African countries joint naval exercise:
- A 6-day joint naval exercise between India and 9 African countries has begun in Tanzania.
- Mutual, Comprehensive Progress (Madasagar) for security and development in all regions is Prime Minister Modi’s new vision.
- Under the broad framework of this vision, for the first time, India and 9 African countries jointly launched a joint naval exercise in the Dar-es-Salaam waters of Tanzania.
April 14: World Quantum Day.
- World Quantum Day is an international event celebrated every year on April 14.
- It aims to promote public awareness and understanding of quantum science and quantum technology around the world.
Ambedkar’s birth anniversary to be celebrated as Equality Day:
- Chief Minister M.K. Stalin announced that Ambedkar’s birth anniversary will be celebrated as Equality Day.
Important Facts:
- The Indian Consulate and the Delhi Arts and Literature Council jointly organized the second annual Arts and Literature Conference in Jaffna, Sri Lanka.
- Scientific research on the herbal medicinal plant Ashwagandha, known in Tamil as Amukkara, has doubled in five years.
- A high-level monitoring meeting was held in Chennai on behalf of the Department of Adi Dravidian and Tribal Welfare.
- Indian Navy Chief Dinesh K. Tripathi.
- Organic Agricultural Products Exhibition started in Thiruvallur.
- German athlete Lukas Martens set a new world record in the 400m freestyle men’s category at the Swim Open swimming competition held in the Swedish capital Stockholm.
- India has won gold and silver in the World Cup archery competition held in Florida, USA.
- In the mixed team compound category, India’s Jyothi Surekha-Rishabh Yadav pair defeated the Chinese Taipei team to win gold.
