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Indigenisation of technology

Mission DefSpace

Mission DefSpace At the current DefExpo, the Prime Minister just inaugurated "Mission DefSpace." The fourth Defence Indigenisation List, which bans the import of 101 products after specific deadlines, was also announced by him. At the India Pavilion during the Expo, he also debuted the HTT-40 (Hindustan Turbo Trainer-40), an indigenous trainer aircraft created and constructed by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL). About Mission DefSpace: Through Indian industry and start-ups, an ambitious attempt is being made to develop cutting-edge solutions for the three Services (the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force). Based on the defence needs in the space domain, 75 challenges…

19 October, 2022 Indigenisation of technology

Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator: ISRO

Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator: ISRO The Inflatable Aerodynamic Decelerator (IAD) device, which could help with the cost-effective recovery of spent rocket stages and safely land payloads on distant planets, has recently undergone successful testing by the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO). Image Source - Economictimes What is IAD? The Vikram Sarabhai Space Center of ISRO created, developed, and successfully test-flew the IAD (VSSC). The Rohini-300 (RH300 Mk II) sounding rocket from Thumba Equatorial Rocket Launching Station successfully tested the IAD. Scientists from India and beyond, as well as ISRO, frequently employ Rohini-sounding rockets to fly demonstrations of new technologies. The IAD…

06 September, 2022 Indigenisation of technology

Nuclear Programme of India

Nuclear Programme of India This topic is important for Paper III of UPSC Mains 2021 and UPSC Prelims 2021 also since many questions come directly through AspireIAS notes on Nuclear Programme of India.  In 2018, India commemorated 20 years since it conducted its five nuclear tests, known as Operation Shakti–98, and 10 year since India – U.S Civil Nuclear Agreement in 2008, also called as 123 Agreement. India on November 5, 2018, declared that its nuclear triad, stated in its nuclear doctrine, is operational after indigenous ballistic missile nuclear submarine INS Arihant achieved a milestone by conducting its first deterrence patrol. Nuclear power in…

20 June, 2021 Indigenisation of technology

C-DAC

34th Foundation Day of C-DAC Context This 13th of April is the 34th Foundation Day of the Centre for Development of Advanced Computing (C-DAC), the premier R&D organization of the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Three novel innovative technologies – Cyber Security Operation Centre (CSoC) as a service ,offering end to end security solutions including managed security services. C-DAC’s indigenous High-Performance Computing software solutions- Parallel Development Environment (ParaDE) . ParaDE is an Integrated Development Environment (IDE) for creating parallel applications on HPC platforms. Automatic Parallelizing Compiler (CAPC) were launched by C-DAC. CAPC is an innovative software which provides a…

14 April, 2021 Indigenisation of technology

VL-SRSAM Missile System

VL-SRSAM Missile System Vertical Launch Short Range Surface to Air Missile (VL-SRSAM) was launched by Defence Research & Development Organisation (DRDO). It is indigenously designed and developed by DRDO, along with Research Centre Imarat, and the Pune-based Research and Development Establishment (Engineers). Once deployed, the VL-SRSAM system will prove to be a force multiplier for the Indian Navy. An effective Weapon Control System (WCS), it would neutralize various aerial threats at close ranges including sea-skimming targets. Sea-skimming targets have the capability to avoid detection by radar or infrared sensors.

23 February, 2021 Indigenisation of technology

Specialty Steel

Specialty Steel Specialty Steel (Alloy Steel) contain additional alloyed materials that deliver special properties under specific conditions. The government has approved the inclusion of ‘Specialty Steel’ under the Production Linked Incentive (PLI) Scheme. This will promote the manufacturing of 'Specialty Steel' within the country to meet the domestic demand by attracting capital investment, generate employment etc.

12 February, 2021 Indigenisation of technology

India's first driverless train operations

India’s first driverless train operations Context: UPSC GS Paper III S&T (Prelims - Mains) Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate India's first-ever driverless train operations on Delhi Metro's Magenta Line along with the fully operational National Common Mobility Card service on the Airport Express Line. The driverless trains will be fully automated, which will eliminate the possibility of human error, it said, adding that after the start of driverless services on the Magenta Line Other Train Technologies Modern Train Control system Indian Railways has decided to modernize its Signalling system on its entire network by implementing a Modern Train Control…

29 December, 2020 Indigenisation of technology

New Defence System-DRDO- Indigenous technology

New Defence System-DRDO- Indigenous technology GS-Paper-3 Defence system- Indigenous technology (PT-Mains) Context: The Defence Research and Development Organisation-DRDO are responsible for indigenously developed systems which will lead to higher self-reliance in defence technologies. Recently, the Defence Minister has handed over the Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System, ASTRA Mk-I and Border Surveillance System. Defence Minister has handed over the Indian Maritime Situational Awareness System (IMSAS), ASTRA Mk-I and Border Surveillance System (BOSS) to the Navy, Air Force and Army respectively. The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) laboratories have indigenously developed these three systems which will lead to higher self-reliance in defence technologies. The Defence Minister has also given away awards to DRDO scientists for outstanding contributions in various categories. About                             Indian…

21 December, 2020 Indigenisation of technology

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