Question:Ninja is a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) recently procured by?
(a) Indian Railways
(b) Indian Army
(c) Indian Air Force
(d) Indian Navy
Answer : (a)
- Context:
- Ninja is a drone or unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV) procured by the Indian Railways to monitor its assets, ensure safety for passengers and aid the deployed security personnel.
- Facts:
- Drones or unmanned aerial vehicle(UAV): It is an unmanned aircraft piloted from a remote pilot station.
- Drone Innovators Network(DIN): It was formed in 2018 at the World Economic Forum in Davos,Switzerland.
- Purpose: It is a community of progressive governments, supported by industry and other key stakeholders who are accelerating the adoption of drones with progressive regulatory approaches.
Link:
https://www.thehindu.com/news/national/railways-deploys-ninjas-for-surveillance/article32388027.ece