With reference to Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme, consider the following statements: 1. Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for implementing the ADITI scheme. 2. Only large defence manufacturing companies are eligible to participate in the scheme. 3. It aims to facilitate partnerships between innovators and defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs). How many of the statements given above are correct? |ForumIAS

Q. With reference to Acing Development of Innovative Technologies with iDEX (ADITI) scheme, consider the following statements:
1.Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) is responsible for implementing the ADITI scheme.
2.Only large defence manufacturing companies are eligible to participate in the scheme.
3.It aims to facilitate partnerships between innovators and defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs).
How many of the statements given above are correct?

[A] Only one

[B] Only two

[C] All three

[D] None

Answer: A

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are incorrect. The ADITI scheme is implemented under the iDEX (Innovations for Defence Excellence) framework of the Department of Defence Production (DDP), Ministry of Defence. The ADITI scheme is aimed at supporting start-ups, MSMEs, and innovators, not just large defence manufacturing companies.

Statement 3 is correct. The ADITI scheme aims to facilitate partnerships between innovators and defence public sector undertakings (DPSUs) to develop innovative and indigenous technological solutions.

Source: The Hindu

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