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2020

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Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]

The Defence Acquisition Council has granted special financial power to the armed forces to make emergency purchases of armed weapons of how much worth?

A	Rs.300 crores
B	Rs.200 crores
C	Rs.100 crores
D	Rs.400 crores

Explanation:

Detailed explanation-1: -Defence Acquisition Council approves Acceptance of Necessity for 24 Capital Acquisition Proposals, worth Rs 84, 328 crore, for the Armed Forces & Indian Coast Guard.

Detailed explanation-2: -DAC is the highest decision-making body in the Defence Ministry for deciding on new policies and capital acquisitions for the three services – Army, Navy and Air Force, and the Indian Coast Guard. The Defence Acquisition Council is headed by the Defence Minister.

Detailed explanation-3: -The procurement proposals were cleared by the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh.

Detailed explanation-4: -It was formed, after the Group of Minister’s recommendations on ‘Reforming the National Security System’, in 2001, post-Kargil War (1999).

Detailed explanation-5: -The Indian Armed Forces (including Indian Army, Indian Air Force, Indian Navy) and Indian Coast Guard under the Ministry of Defence are primarily responsible for ensuring the territorial integrity of India. As of Statista, It is the biggest employer in the world with 2.92 million employers.

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