Context:
Defence upgrade roadmap: Apex body led by Prime Minister, MoD sci-tech unit
Vijay Raghavan Committee:
- Headed by Dr. K. Vijay Raghavan.
- 9 member body
- Review the functioning of the DRDO
- Major Recommendations–
- DRDO to prioritize original R&D for defense.
- DRDO to avoid productization and production involvement.
- Creation of Defence Technology Council (DTC) for defense tech roadmap and project decisions.
- Establishment of Department of Defence Science, Technology, and Innovation.
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO):
- Research & Development wing
- Headed by President
- Under Ministry of Defence
- Vision – empowering India through cutting-edge defense tech for self-reliance.
- Established in 1958
Defence Technology Council:
- Headed by the Prime Minister
- Acting Vice Presidents – Defence minister and the National Security Advisor
- Determine the country’s defense technology roadmap
- Proposed to have an executive committee to be chaired by the Chief of Defence Staff.
Source: Indian Express
Previous Year Question
Consider the following statements:
1. The Election Commission of India is a five-member body.
2. Union Ministry of Home Affairs decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
3. Election Commission resolves the disputes relating to splits/mergers of recognised political parties.
Which of the statements given above is/are correct?
[UPSC Civil Services Exam – 2022 Prelims]
(a) 1 and 2 only
(b) 2 only
(c) 2 and 3 only
(d 3 only
Answer: (d)
Explanation:
Option 1 is not correct:
The Election Commission of India is a 3-member body
Option 2 is not correct:
Election commission decides the election schedule for the conduct of both general elections and bye-elections.
