Induction of 'Zorawar' Light Tanks into the Indian Army
The Indian Army has begun the induction of 'Zorawar' light tanks, specifically designed for high-altitude operations in Ladakh.
Key Points for Quick Revision
- Zorawar is an indigenous light tank developed by DRDO.
- Designed for high-altitude operations (e.g., Ladakh).
- Features AI integration and active protection systems.
- Named after General Zorawar Singh.
How This Topic is Tested in Competitive Exams
| Exam | Frequency | Approx. Marks | What Gets Asked |
|---|---|---|---|
| SSC (CGL / CHSL / MTS) | High | 3–5 | Defence acquisitions, military exercises, and appointments appear in SSC GK. |
| Railway (RRB NTPC / Group D) | High | 3–5 | Army, Navy, and Air Force current events are regularly tested in Railway GK. |
What to Memorize from This Topic
- Military exercise: name, participating countries, location, purpose
- Defence acquisition: system name, purpose, procured from which country
- Appointments: new Chief of Army Staff, CNS, CAS, and their tenures
- Indigenization: 'Made in India' defence milestones, first-ever systems
- Strategic policy: recent changes to defence export policy, FDI limits in defence
Practice Questions
Q1. What is 'Zorawar', recently seen in the news?
- A missile system
- A light tank
- A stealth frigate
- An attack helicopter
Explanation: Zorawar is an indigenous light tank designed for high-altitude operations.
Q2. Which organization developed the Zorawar light tank?
- ISRO
- DRDO
- HAL
- BHEL
Explanation: The Zorawar light tank was developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
How to Prepare Defence for Government Exams
For every military exercise, note: India + Partner country + Purpose (bilateral or multilateral). Questions are pattern-based.
Defence indigenization ('Atmanirbhar Bharat in Defence') is a high-priority topic for 2025–26. Focus on systems developed by DRDO or HAL.
Chiefs of defence services change periodically. Always keep the current CDS, Army Chief, Navy Chief, and Air Chief up to date.