With reference to India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) consider the following statements:1.It aims to foster collaboration and innovation between Indian and US defence startups, promoting technological advancements in the sector.2.India’s Innovations for Defense Excellence (iDEX) and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) are leading INDUS-X activities.Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

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Q. With reference to India-US Defense Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS-X) consider the following statements:
1.It aims to foster collaboration and innovation between Indian and US defence startups, promoting technological advancements in the sector.
2.India’s Innovations for Defense Excellence (iDEX) and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) are leading INDUS-X activities.
Select the correct statements using the codes given below:

[A] 1 only

[B] 2 only

[C] Both 1 and 2

[D] Neither 1 nor 2

Answer: C

Notes:

Explanation –

Statements 1 and 2 are correct. INDUS-X aims to foster collaboration and innovation between Indian and US defence startups, promoting technological advancements in the sector. India’s Innovations for Defense Excellence (iDEX) and the Office of the Secretary of Defense (OSD) are leading INDUS-X activities.

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