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Context: India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X) launched in Washington DC, U.S.
India-United States Defence Acceleration Ecosystem (INDUS X)
- The INDUS X event was co-organised by Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX), Ministry of Defence, and US Department of Defence (DoD) and hosted by US-India Business Council (USIBC).
- INDUS X factsheet released for operationalising the ‘Defence Innovation Bridge’ under Initiative on Critical and Emerging Technologies (iCET).
- A first-of-its-kind joint showcasing of innovative technologies by Indian and US start-ups took place.
- 15 Indian start-ups and 10 US start-ups, from multiple domains of maritime, AI, autonomous systems, and space, showcased their technologies to Indian and US stakeholders.
Conclusion
- The launch of iCET as a landmark event in India-US relationship. The India-US relationship is growing exponentially. There is enormous potential for startups of both nations to collaborate in deeptech innovations, especially in the Space and Artificial Intelligence (AI) domain.
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PRACTICE QUESTIONS
Consider the following statements about “INDUS X” recently seen in news:
- It is a new initiative to resolve the differences between India and Pakistan in Indus water sharing.
- It was launched in New Delhi.
Which of the above statements are correct?
- 1 only
- 2 only
- Both are correct
- None of the above
Ans: 4
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https://pib.gov.in/PressReleasePage.aspx?PRID=1934311
