Q151. What is the fundamental concept behind the "Positive Indigenization Lists" promulgated by the Department of Military Affairs?
Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization: RAS Prelims MCQs
154 RAS Prelims MCQs on recent advances, Indian contributors and indigenisation cover Indian scientists and their work, recent technology and defence indigenisation. C. V. Raman, Ramanujan, Kalam, Bhabha, Khorana, mRNA vaccines, the Bhashini mission, INS Vikrant and defence exports are asked as facts, pairs and statements.
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Q152. The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) initiative was launched to foster innovation and technology development. It is funded and managed by which entity?
Explanation
The iDEX initiative is managed by the Defence Innovation Organisation, which is a non-profit company formed by major Defense Public Sector Undertakings like HAL and BEL.
Q153. Identify the correct pair regarding India’s defence manufacturing policies.
Explanation
The DAP 2020 is the primary regulatory framework governing the purchase of weapons and equipment for the Indian armed forces. It was specifically designed to prioritize indigenous procurement over imports. By introducing various "Buy Indian" categories and simplifying the acquisition process, the DAP 2020 provides a strong policy push for domestic manufacturers to lead the modernization of the country’s military, aligning with the vision of a self-reliant India.
Q154. Read the following statements and select the correct option:
Assertion (A): The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 accords the highest priority to the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category for capital procurement.
Reason (R): The government aims to encourage indigenous design, development, and manufacturing (IDDM), thereby reducing reliance on foreign arms suppliers.
Assertion (A): The Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) 2020 accords the highest priority to the Buy (Indian-IDDM) category for capital procurement.
Reason (R): The government aims to encourage indigenous design, development, and manufacturing (IDDM), thereby reducing reliance on foreign arms suppliers.
Explanation
The DAP 2020 places the highest priority on the "Buy (Indian-IDDM)" category, which requires products to be indigenously designed, developed, and manufactured. This policy is based on the strategic need to reduce the risks associated with depending on foreign suppliers for critical defense technology. By encouraging domestic design from the ground up, the government ensures that the intellectual property and manufacturing control remain entirely within the country.Answer key for these questions
| Q | Correct answer |
|---|---|
| 151 | (b) A list of defense items for which there is an embargo on import beyond the timeline indicated against them, mandating domestic procurement |
| 152 | (b) Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO) |
| 153 | (a) Defence Acquisition Procedure (DAP) - Promulgated in 2020 to promote ‘Make in India’ and ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ in defence |
| 154 | (a) Both A and R are true and R is the correct explanation of A. |
Key facts from Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization
- C. V. Raman won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for the scattering of light; National Science Day on 28 February marks the discovery of the Raman Effect.
- The IGMDP began in 1983; Kalam promoted PURA, the Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas.
- Homi J. Bhabha is the father of the Indian nuclear programme, and his three-stage plan uses PHWRs, fast breeder reactors and thorium reactors.
- Har Gobind Khorana showed that nucleotide triplets code for specific amino acids.
- mRNA vaccines do not enter the nucleus or alter the genome; the cell breaks down the mRNA after making the viral protein.
- Bhashini uses AI to break language barriers; INS Vikrant (IAC-1) is the first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier; India is seeking export orders for ATAGS artillery.
Frequently asked questions
How many RAS Prelims practice MCQs are there on Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization?
This page has 154 practice MCQs on Recent Advances, Indian Contributors and Indigenization (Science and Technology). Each has the correct answer, and most have an explanation.
Why is National Science Day celebrated on 28 February?
To commemorate the discovery of the Raman Effect on 28 February 1928 by C. V. Raman. He won the Nobel Prize in Physics in 1930 for his work on the scattering of light.
What does PURA stand for?
Provision of Urban Amenities to Rural Areas, a concept advocated by Dr A. P. J. Abdul Kalam. It aimed to give villages the roads, connectivity and services of towns so that rural development would be balanced.
Do mRNA vaccines change human DNA?
No. mRNA vaccines do not enter the nucleus of the cell or integrate with the human genome. The cell uses the instruction to make the viral protein and then breaks down the mRNA.