Q. Consider the following statement regarding Defense India startup challenge 5.0(DISC)-
- It was launched by the defense minister Rajnath singh.
- It was launched under the Innovation for Defense Excellence Defense Innovation Organization (iDEX-DIO).
- The iDEX initiative was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in April 2018.
Which of the above statement / s is/ are true?
a) Only 1 & 2
b) Only 2 & 3
c) Only 3
d) All statements are true.
ANSWER:- d)
RELATED FACTS:-
- Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched Defense India Startup Challenge (DISC) 5.0 under Innovations for Defense Excellence – Defense Innovation Organization (iDEX-DIO) through video conferencing on August 19, 2021.
- Thirty five Problem Statements – 13 from the Services and 22 from Defense Public Sector Undertakings (DPSUs) – were unveiled under DISC 5.0.
- These are in areas such as Situational awareness, Augmented Reality, Artificial Intelligence, Aircraft-trainer, Non-lethal devices, 5G network, Under-water domain awareness, Drone SWARMS and Data Capturing.
- The Problem Statements, designed to ensure military advantage in the foreseeable future, are the highest in any edition, so far.
- Lauding the efforts of iDEX-DIO, Shri Rajnath Singh, in his address, termed DISC 5.0 as another step towards independence in the defense sector as the launch comes at a time when the country is celebrating ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’.
- Stating that DISC 5.0 is a reflection of Government’s resolve of creating an ‘AatmaNirbhar’ defense sector, he exuded confidence that this challenge will move forward from its earlier editions and take innovation, design & development to newer heights.
- He shed light on the previous four editions of DISC and said that more than 80 startups, MSMEs and individual innovators have joined as winners in over 40 technological areas.
- He added that modern and futuristic problem statements launched in DISC 5.0 demonstrate the confidence of young entrepreneurs and innovators in DISC.
- The launch of DISC 5.0 by iDEX-DIO comes three years after the launch of DISC 1.0.
- The launch of DISC 5.0 is a massive leap towards leveraging the startup ecosystem to develop India’s defense technologies, equipment design and manufacturing capabilities.
- It will encourage startups to become more attuned to innovative concepts and inculcate the approach of creative thinking in India’s budding entrepreneurs.
- The iDEX initiative was launched by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in April 2018 to achieve self-reliance and foster innovation & technology development in defense and aerospace sectors.
By – ABHISHEK KUMAR
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