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2020

Question [CLICK ON ANY CHOICE TO KNOW THE RIGHT ANSWER]
The Department of Science and Technology under the Ministry of Science and Technology launched Joint Technology Assessment and Accelerated Commercialization Programme with which country?
A
USA
B
China
C
Russia
D
Japan
Explanation: 

Detailed explanation-1: -Traditionally, the Indo-Russian strategic partnership has been built on five major components: politics, defence, civil nuclear energy, anti-terrorism co-operation, as well as the advancement of and exploration of outer space travel.

Detailed explanation-2: -The main policy objectives are to advance scientific temper and fully inte- grate science and technology into all spheres of national activity on a sustain- able basis. It would foster scientific research in universities and other institu- tions and create suitable employment opportunities in the S&T sector.

Detailed explanation-3: -The primary feature of TPS 1983 was technological self-reliance through promotion and development of indigenous technologies. Adoption of indigenous technology would reduce vulnerabilities in critical areas and would help maximise the utilisation of local (human and material) resources.

Detailed explanation-4: -The Technology Policy Statement of 1983 The policy of 1983 was the second policy that largely focused on the achievement of technological competence and self-reliance.

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