DRDO develops India's first unmanned tank 'Muntra'
Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed India's first unmanned tank, which has three variants – surveillance, mine detection and reconnaissance in areas with nuclear and bio threats. It is called Muntra (Mission UNmanned TRAcked) and has been rolled out of the Chennai lab.
The tanks will facilitate Indian Armed forces in conducting unmanned surveillance missions. Muntra-S has been developed for unmanned surveillance missions, whereas Muntra-M is built for detecting mines. Muntra-N will be deployed in areas where nuclear radiation or bio weapon risk is high.
Important Takeaways from Above News-
- The Muntra tanks have surveillance radar and can be used to spy on ground target about 15 kilometres away.
- S Christopher is the chairman of DRDO.
Source- The Economic Times
United Nation's World Day against Trafficking in Persons: 30 July
The United Nations World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2017 is observed across the world on 30 July. This year, the United Nations Office on Drugs and Crime (UNODC) selected ‘Act to Protect and Assist Trafficked Persons’as the focus of the Day.
The theme emphasizes one of the most pressing issues of the large mixed migration movements of refugees and migrants. The day aims at raising awareness of the plight of human trafficking victims, and promoting and protecting their rights.
Important Takeaways from Above News-
- In 2013, the General Assembly held a high-level meeting to appraise the Global Plan of Action and designated July 30 as the World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
Source- The United Nations
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