Current affairs 30th July By Right IAS
Pralay missile test flights
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) successfully conducted back-to back test flights of the Pralay missile. Key Features of Pralay Missile Indigenously developed by DRDO. Propulsion: Solid-propellant system. Type: Quasi-ballistic missile (less predictable trajectory to evade interception). Guidance: Advanced inertial navigation and state-of-the-art precision guidance systems.
Warhead capability: Can carry multiple types of warheads suited for different mission needs. Operational flexibility: Designed for high precision strikes on a variety of targets, including strategic infrastructure.
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Kaziranga Tiger Reserve’s (KTR) tiger population
Kaziranga Tiger Reserve (KTR), Assam now has the third highest tiger density in India. It follows: Bandipur Tiger Reserve, Karnataka (19.83 tigers per 100 sq. km) Corbett National Park, Uttarakhand (19.56 tigers per 100 sq. km) Tiger Population Statistics (2024) Total tigers in KTR: 148 tigers recorded. Area covered: 1,307.49 sq. km Tiger density: 18.65 tigers per 100 sq. km
Importance and Conservation Impact The rise in tiger numbers attributed to: First-time inclusion of Biswanath Wildlife Division. Restoration of tiger habitats. Better anti-poaching efforts and protection measures. KTR is traditionally known for the one-horned rhinoceros, but now emerges as a key tiger stronghold.
