๐ May 6, 2025, Post 8: MIGM: India’s Leap in Undersea Defence | Target IAS-26 MCQs Attached: A complete Package, Dear Aspirants!
MIGM: India’s Leap in Undersea Defence
๐น NEWS DROP โ PETAL 008
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May 6, 2025
๐ฏ GS Paper 3 | Defence Technology & Internal Security
๐ Intro Whisper
In the silent theatre of the sea, India plants its signal โ a mine of might, designed in shadows, destined for deterrence.
๐ Key Highlights
- MIGM (Multi Influence Ground Mine) is a state-of-the-art underwater naval mine developed indigenously to target stealth vessels and submarines.
- Developed by Naval Science and Technological Laboratory (NSTL), Visakhapatnam, under DRDO with partners like Bharat Dynamics Ltd and Apollo Microsystems.
- It detects magnetic, acoustic, and pressure signatures, giving it multi-threat engagement capability.
- Can function in Cable Control Mode and Autonomous Mode for diverse deployment needs.
- Strengthens India’s maritime deterrence posture amid increasing regional security tensions, especially post the Pahalgam terrorist attack.
๐งญ GS Paper Mapping
Current Affairs: IndiaโPakistan Strategic Posturing
GS3: Defence Technology, DRDO Achievements, Naval Modernisation
GS2: Internal Security โ Maritime Preparedness
Target IAS-26: Daily MCQs :
๐ Prelims Practice MCQs
Topic:
๐ง Prelims MCQ (Type 3 โ Multiple Correct Options)
Q1. With reference to the Multi Influence Ground Mine (MIGM), consider the following statements:
It is capable of detecting acoustic, magnetic, and pressure signatures.
It is developed by DRDOโs Naval Science and Technological Laboratory.
The mine operates only in autonomous mode and cannot be controlled via cable.
MIGM is deployable only from coastal operation platforms.
Which of the above statements is/are correct?
A) Only two
B) Only three
C) All four
D) Only one
๐ Didnโt get it? Click here (โธ) for the Correct Answer & Explanation
โ Correct Answer: A) Only two
๐ง Explanation:
โข1) โ
Correct โ MIGM detects acoustic, magnetic, and pressure signatures.
โข2) โ
Correct โ It is developed by NSTL, DRDO.
โข3) โ Incorrect โ MIGM can operate in both Cable Control Mode and Autonomous Mode.
โข4) โ Incorrect โ It is deployable from ships, submarines, and coastal platforms.