Who developed the "Agniastra," a portable multi-target detonation device launched by the Indian Army in October 2024?

1.

Who developed the "Agniastra," a portable multi-target detonation device launched by the Indian Army in October 2024?

a

Major Abhishek Goyal

b

Major Ashok Dubey

c

Major Sanjay Sharma

d

Major Rajprasad RS

e

Major Ashwini Goenka

Answer & Explanation
Answer : Option D
Explanation

General Upendra Dwivedi, the Army Chief, launched the "Agniastra" device on October 11, 2024, in Gangtok during the Army Commanders Conference.

The "Agniastra" is a portable multi-target detonation device developed by Major Rajprasad RS from the Indian Army’s Corps of Engineers.

The device is designed for use in conventional and counter-terrorism operations, including room interventions and bunker destruction.

Major Rajprasad’s innovation was granted a patent on March 19, 2024.

The device, also known as WEDC, improves safety and reliability in multiple-target detonations.

It has a range of 2.5 kilometres, significantly better than the previous Exploder Dynamo Capacitor’s 400 metres range.

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