86 defence technologies recognized till date by DRDO under Dare to Dream Innovation Contest

Dare to Dream Innovation Contest has been launched to unearth disruptive ideas and concepts in emerging defence technologies identified by Defence Research and Development Organization (DRDO), the premier R&D organization of the country. The aim of the contest is to enhance defence capabilities and subsequently promote individuals & start-ups for innovation in defence and aerospace…

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Gender-Specific Eligibility Criteria In Indian Armed Forces: An Update

The induction/recruitment in Indian Armed Forces is based on manpower requirements planned and projected from time to time. Moreover, vacancies for various streams are determined based on envisaged role, operational capabilities and in accordance with extant policy and regulations. Noteworthy, the number of individuals enrolled through the instant enrolment process during the last three years…

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Union Cabinet approves MoU between US and India for strengthening the start-up ecosystem

The Union Cabinet chaired by India’s Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi, approved the draft Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between the United States of America and the Republic of India to enhance innovation ecosystems through an innovation handshake. The 5th India-U.S. Commercial Dialogue was held on 10th March 2023 during the visit of U.S. Secretary of…

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India, Saudi Arabia signs MoC in the field of Digitization and Electronic manufacturing

The Cabinet chaired by Indian Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi was apprised of a Memorandum of Cooperation (MoC) signed on 18th August, 2023 between the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology of the Republic of India and the Ministry of Communications and information Technology of the kingdom of Saudi Arabia on cooperation in the field of…

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Modernization of Police Forces of India: An Update

Modernisation of police forces of India is an ongoing and continuous process. ‘Police’ and ‘Public Order’ are State subjects as per the Seventh Schedule of the Constitution. It is the responsibility of the State Governments to develop the police infrastructure. However, the efforts of the States for equipping and modernizing of their police forces have…

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Space is becoming important component of India’s economy; Space StartUps attracts investment worth Rs 1000 Cr

Space is becoming an important component of the India’s economy, Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) Science & Technology; MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances, Pensions, Atomic Energy and Space Dr Jitendra Singh said while participating in a National TV Conclave on 13th Dec 2023. To be noted that space Startups in India attracted private investment…

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Series of reform measures undertaken by Govt. to facilitate drone manufacturing and operations in India

The Central Government of India has undertaken a series of reform measures over the years to facilitate drone manufacturing and operations in the country. Some of these are as follows: (i) Liberalised Drone Rules, 2021 have been notified on 25th August 2021. (ii) Drone Airspace Map has been published on 24th September 2021, opening up…

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