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Critically examine the Aatre Committee reports on 'strategic partnership model' (SPM) in defence sector.
Recommendations of Aatre Committee: Comprehensive financial, technical evaluation process for selecting private sector partners for ‘strategic projects’ over Rs.10,000 crore. Identification of ten eligible segments for strategic partnerships divided into 2 groups. The task force has identified five critical segments ..
Analyze the concerns related with the concept of Data localization. What importance does it hold in context of Indian society?
Data localization is the process of�storing data on any device that is physically present within the borders of a specific country where the data was generated. It is the process which tells us how data on a nation�s citizens is ..
Discuss in brief the importance of Mission Gaganyaan for a country like India.
Indian Space Research Organization will launch its first indigenous human space mission dubbed as Gaganyaan in 2022. Under it, three Indian astronauts will be taken to space on board Gaganyaan spacecraft by 2022. About the mission: Under the Gaganyaan schedule, ..
Discuss the objectives and key features of the recently launched ""Digital Army"programme under the umbrella of Digital India.
Model Answer: Digital Army Programme is an umbrella programme for various small programmes like Army Cloud, Data Centre and Digi locker to digitize and automate processes, procedures and services for the Indian Army.It envisages Broadband network for faster Documentation, Information and ..
What is Gagan Project? Examine its potential benefits with respect to India's civil aviation sector.
GAGAN stands for GPS-Aided Geo Augmented Navigation (GAGAN) is a satellite based navigation system that will serve as a low cost substitute to GPS service over the India, Bay of Bengal, South-east Asia and Middle East along with expansion up ..
The Cashless Economy has its own advantages but Indian Economy continues to be driven by the use of cash. What are the constraints? While throwing light on its advantages, discusswhat steps should be taken to promote Cashless Economy in India.
Cashless Economy is when the flow of cash within an economy is non-existent and all transactions are through electronic channels such as direct debit, credit and debit cards, electronic clearing, and payment systems such as Immediate Payment Service (IMPS), National ..
What is International Space Station? Why is the Space Station important?
The International Space Station is a large spacecraft. It orbits around Earth. It is a home where astronauts live. Features: The space station is also a science lab. Many countries worked together to build it The space station is made ..
What is cloud seeding? How it can help in failing rainfall? Can cloud seeding help in mitigating climate change also? Discuss. ]
Cloud seeding is a weather modification techniques which spray Silver Iodide, Sodium Chloride, and Potassium Chloride. These particles provide a base for water vapor to condense, water vapor then crystallizes and then falls as snow or rain.Karnataka which is facing ..