GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Science and technology, use of technology. Context: The government has banned the import of drones with immediate effect, except for research and development, defence and security purposes. The move aims to promote made in India drones. The Directorate General of Foreign Trade of the Ministry of Commerce and Industry …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Science and Technology Context: As on 31 December 2021, nine remote pilot training organisations have been set up by entities under Government or private ownership. As per Drone Rules, 2021, any person who intends to obtain the authorisation to establish a Remote Pilot Training Organisation (RPTO) shall submit an …
GS Paper 3: Topics Covered: Science and technology, use of technology. Context: The Ministry of Civil Aviation (MoCA) has sent a note on use of drones across various sectors to different ministries at the centre. Where all can drones be effectively utilised? Ministry of Home Affairs: For surveillance, situational analysis, crime control, VVIP …
GS Paper 2: Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: The Civil Aviation Ministry has notified a traffic management framework for drones. The framework has been issued under the Drone Rules 2021. Overview of the framework: Public and private third-party …
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GS Paper 2 Topics Covered: Government policies and interventions for development in various sectors and issues arising out of their design and implementation. Context: The central government has notified the Drone Rules 2021, a much more liberalised regime for unmanned aircraft systems than what existed previously. Key changes: Digital sky platform shall be developed …
