Question: Consider the following statements:-
i) On October 4, 2021, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the winners of ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ Contest.
ii) Dream 2.0’ Contest was organised by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
iii) Minister also presented “DRDO Young Scientists awards” for the year 2019.
Which of the above are correct statements?
a) i
b) i, ii
c) i, ii, iii
d) None
Ans: c)
Context
- On October 4, 2021, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh felicitated the winners of ‘Dare to Dream 2.0’ Contest organised by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO).
- Related Facts
- Dare to Dream is DRDO’s pan-India contest to promote Indian academicians, individuals and startups to develop emerging defence and aerospace technologies/systems.
- DRDO provides technical and financial support to the winners for realisation of their ideas under the Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme.
- Shri Rajnath Singh also gave away DRDO Young Scientists awards for the year 2019.
- Sixteen DRDO scientists, under the age of 35 years, were awarded for their outstanding contribution in areas of their expertise.
By Kameshwar shukla
Reference: https://pib.gov.in/PressReleaseIframePage.aspx?PRID=1760781