Agreement between Dabur and DRDO

Dabur, DRDO unit tie up for high altitude medicinal plants

Question: Agreement between Dabur and DRDO is related to which of the following purpose?
(a) Sustainable cultivation of high-altitude medicinal plants
(b) Production of Military equipment.
(c) Production of the light combat aircraft.
(d) None of the above
Ans: (a)
Related facts:

  • On 16 July 2016 Dabur India has signed a pact with DRDO’s unit Defense Institute of High Altitude Research (DIHAR), Leh.
  • The aim of the agreement is to promote sustainable cultivation of high-altitude medicinal plants in Ladakh.
  • Under this agreement both organisations will educate farmers and help enhance livelihood opportunities in the cold desert area.

Reference:
http://www.drdo.gov.in/drdo/pub/npc/2016/july/din-18Jul2016.pdf
http://www.moneycontrol.com/news/business/dabur-drdo-unit-tiefor-high-altitude-medicinal-plants_7052281.html