The Prithvi missile is a family of tactical surface to surface Short-Range Ballistic Missiles (SRBM) and is India’s first indigenously developed ballistic missile. Development of the Prithvi began in 1983 and it was first test-fired on 25th February, 1988 from Sriharikota, SHAR Centre, Potti Sreeramulu Nellore district, Andhra Pradesh.

It has a range of upto 150 to 300 km. The land variant is called Prithvi while the naval operational variant of Prithvi I and Prithvi II class missiles are code-named Dhanush (meaning Bow). All missiles programme under DRDO.

The state legislative assembly in India has a strength of 60 to 500 members, with exceptions for smaller states. The number of members varies from state to state based on their population.

India has decided to purchase 12 Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

1. Reason behind the purchase: To enhance and modernize the strength of the Indian Air Force.

2. Manufacture of aircraft: In India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

3. Price: ₹11,000 crore.

4. Use of aircraft: In both air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks.

5. Impact: To enhance India's defence capabilities and strengthen it as a regional power.

1. The provisions of the Uniform Civil Code are mentioned in Part IV of the Constitution of India.

2. 'Uniform Civil Code' is clearly mentioned in Part 4 of Article 44 of the Indian Constitution.

3. Article 44 says, “The State shall endeavour to secure to the citizens a uniform civil code throughout the territory of India.

4. “The Uniform Civil Code is a proposal to create and enforce secular personal laws of citizens in India

5. This applies equally to all citizens regardless of their religion. At present, the personal laws of different communities are governed by their religious texts.