Question: The Ministry of Defense has recently approved the procurement of how many Naval communication sets of worth Rs 490 crore?
(a) 150
(b) 200
(c) 250
(d) 260
Answer- (d)
Related Facts:
- On November 29th, 2017, the Ministry of Defense approved the procurement of 260 Naval communication sets of worth Rs 490 crore.
- This decision was taken in the meeting of Defense acquisition council presided over by Defense Minister Nirmala Sitharaman.
- Software Defined, designed and developed by indigenous technology, will be the first batch of radio sets.
- Connection of these gadgets will improve information sharing through secure voice communications and data transfer on board the naval ships.
Reference:
https://economictimes.indiatimes.com/news/defence/defence-ministry-approves-procurement-of-260-naval-communication-sets/articleshow/61853301.cms
http://indiatoday.intoday.in/story/def-min-approves-procurement-of-260-naval-communication-sets/1/1099938.html