News In Shorts: 28 September 2024

28 Sep 2024

Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch (MRLS) System

Pinaka Multi-Barrel Rocket Launch (MRLS) System

Context: The Indian Army is modernising its artillery by enhancing range and precision through indigenous systems like the Pinaka Rocket. 

Pinaka Rocket: 

  • Multi-Barrel Rocket Launcher: Pinaka is a multi-barrel rocket system (MBRL) capable of firing a salvo of 12 rockets within 44 seconds.
    • A Multiple Launch Rocket System (MLRS) is a type of artillery that has several launchers mounted on one platform, allowing it to fire multiple rockets with different ranges and warheads.
    • Examples: Indian Pinaka system, the Russian Grad, and the American HIMARS (High Mobility Artillery Rocket System)
  • Origin : The Pinaka rocket system was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in the late 1980s to serve as an alternative to Russian-made multi-barrel rocket launchers like the ‘Grad’.
  • First Battlefield Use: The system was first successfully deployed during the Kargil War in 1999 .
  • Versions and Range
    • The Mark-I version : range of approximately 40 kilometres.
    • Pinaka Mk-I Enhanced : approx 60 kilometres and 
    • Pinaka Mk-II : 90 kilometres.
      • The Mark-II integrates navigation and control systems linked to the Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System, enhancing both accuracy and range.
    • DRDO is working on two variants of the Pinaka-MK3 rocket launcher.
      • The first variant:  range of 120 kilometres or even more.
      • The range of the subsequent variants will be 300 kilometres.

Global Innovation Index 2024

Global Innovation Index 2024

Context: India has ranked 39th in the Global Innovation Index (GII) 2024, rising from 81st in 2015.

More on the news

  • India’s ranking has improved by 42 positions over the last 9 years.
  • It ranks first among 38 lower-middle-income economies
    • It  shows its leadership in innovation among developing nations.

Global Innovation Index (GII)

  • The Global Innovation Index is an annual ranking that assesses countries based on their innovation capabilities and achievements.
  • Publisher: It is published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).
  • Regional and Global Achievements:
    • India ranks first among 10 economies in Central & Southern Asia.
    • India secures 4th place in the World Intellectual Property Organization’s (WIPO) Science & Technology (S&T) Cluster Ranking.
    • Major cities like Mumbai, Delhi, Bengaluru, and Chennai are listed in the top 100 global S&T clusters.
    • India is ranked 7th globally in intangible asset intensity, which includes patents and trademarks crucial for innovation.
  • Factors Contributing to rise in ranks:
    • Focus on fostering an environment conducive to innovation.
    • Contributions of Indian innovators and entrepreneurs.
About WIPO

  • WIPO (World Intellectual Property Organization) is the international platform for discussions and services related to intellectual property (IP).
  • Foundation: It was founded in 1967
  • Goal: Its main objective is to create a fair and effective international IP system that promotes innovation and creativity for everyone.

 

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