India and US to finalize ₹32,000 crore deal for 31 predator drones and MRO facility

Current Context: India and the United States have signed a ₹32,000 crore deal for the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones and the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India.

• This deal, approved by the Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS), aims to enhance India's surveillance and combat capabilities.
• The drones will be distributed among the Indian Army, Navy, and Air Force, with 15 allocated to the Navy and the remaining 16 split equally between the Army and Air Force.
• The MRO facility will ensure self-reliance in drone maintenance.

Question:

1 What is the total value of the India-US deal for the acquisition of MQ-9B Predator drones?

• A) ₹25,000 crore
• B) ₹32,000 crore
• C) ₹40,000 crore
• D) ₹50,000 crore

Answer: B) India and the United States have signed a ₹32,000 crore deal for the acquisition of 31 MQ-9B Predator drones and the establishment of a Maintenance, Repair, and Overhaul (MRO) facility in India.