Question

    Consider the following statements regarding the SPRINT Initiative:

    1.  It is launched by the DRDO

    2.  It aims to promote the development of defence technologies by domestic companies

    3.  It was launched by the Prime Minister in July, 2022.

    A 1 and 2 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 2 and 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 1 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 3 only Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    The Indian Navy has recently given accordance of necessity (AON) approval for 12 autonomous weaponised boat swarms, which have been developed by Pune-based Sagar Defence Engineering SPRINT Initiative: It is an initiative to promote the development of niche defence technologies by domestic companies The Naval Innovation and Indigenisation Organisation (NIIO), in conjunction with the Defence Innovation Organisation (DIO), aims to induct at least 75 new indigenous technologies/products into the Indian Navy as a part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav celebration It was launched by the Prime Minister in July, 2022

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