Question

What was promoted to enhance defence procurement under the approved amendments in the Indian Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) 2020, in February 2024?

• A. Procurement of advanced technology from Startups and MSMEs
• B. Foreign defence collaborations
• C. Increased budget allocations
• D. Expansion of defence manufacturing units

Answer 1

Answer:

A. Procurement of advanced technology from Startups and MSMEs

Amendments in Defence Acquisition Procedure 2020 get the nod to promote procurement of advanced technologies from Start-Ups & MSMEs Procurement of advanced technology from Startups and MSMEs. The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved amendments in 2020 to promote the procurement of advanced technology from Startups and MSMEs. This initiative aims to foster innovation and indigenization in the defence sector