Question

    The Union Budget 2022-23 stated that the Defence R&D

    will be opened for startups, academia and and Industry. How much % the Defense budget is earmarked for that?
    A 20% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    B 25% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    C 75% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    D 62.5% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer
    E 22% Correct Answer Incorrect Answer

    Solution

    Defense R&D will be opened up for private sector industry, startups, and academia with 25% of the defense R&D budget. Defense research has always been dominated by the Defense Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). With this measure it is expected that the level of innovation in Defense will get a boost and enhance the 'Make in India' thereby putting India on path of defense self-reliance.

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