Context:
The Ministry of Defence (MoD) has recently issued a fifth Positive Indigenisation List (PIL) that includes various defence items. This initiative is part of the effort to boost self-reliance, minimize imports, and promote the domestic defence sector in India.
Relevance:
GS III: Defence
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Overview
Progress and Current Status
Context:
Nominations/recommendations for the Padma Awards 2025 to be announced on the occasion of Republic Day, 2025 have begun from 01st May 2024. The last date for nominations for Padma Awards is 15th September, 2024.
Relevance:
Facts for Prelims
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