Topic: Achievements of Indians in science & technology; indigenization of technology and development of new technology.
4. Critically examine the measures India has taken to become self-reliant in defence production in recent times. Suggest what more needs to be done to achieve higher levels of indigenization in Indian defence production. (250 Words)
Difficulty level: Moderate
Reference: Insights on India
Why the question:
The question is part of the static syllabus of General studies paper – 3 and mentioned as part of the Mission-2023 Secure timetable.
Key Demand of the question:
To write about the measures taken by India in becoming self-reliant in defence production. And suggest measures of what more can be done.
Directive word:
Critically examine – When asked to ‘Examine’, we have to look into the topic (content words) in detail, inspect it, investigate it and establish the key facts and issues related to the topic in question. While doing so we should explain why these facts and issues are important and their implications. When ‘critically’ is suffixed or prefixed to a directive, one needs to look at the good and bad of the topic and give a fair judgment.
Structure of the answer:
Introduction:
Start by showing data or facts about India’s defence sector.
Body:
First, write about India’s spending on defence and how self-reliance is important in this sector.
Next, write about measures taken by India – Make in India, Defense procurement from indigenous manufacturers etc. How far they have been successful?
Next, write about the issues hovering indigenous defence industry and what measures can be taken to tackle them.
Conclusion:
Conclude by writing a forward.
