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The 'Pralay' missile is specifically designed to carry a conventional warhead, providing a potent conventional deterrent capability with high accuracy.

The 'Pralay' missile is a conventional surface-to-surface tactical ballistic missile with a range between 150 and 500 kilometers, designed for precision strikes.

The 'Pralay' series of missiles, including its advanced variants like 'Pralay-II', are indigenously developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) of India.

'Varuna' is a bilateral naval exercise between India and France, initiated in 1993, and has become a hallmark of the strategic partnership between the two countries, not a multilateral or land/air-based exercise.

The 'Varuna' exercise focuses on improving joint operational capabilities, understanding each other's procedures, and fostering a strong maritime partnership to address common security challenges.

The 'Varuna' exercise is a key naval drill between the Indian and French navies, aimed at enhancing interoperability and maritime cooperation. It has been a regular feature since 1993.

Accurate and reliable navigation is fundamental for aviation safety and efficient maritime operations. Developing indigenous augmentation systems reduces dependence on foreign technologies, enhancing national security and self-reliance in these critical sectors.

ISRO is the nodal agency for developing and launching satellites and related navigation technologies in India. While DRDO also works on navigation systems, particularly for defense, ISRO leads the development of civilian satellite navigation augmentation systems.