HAL & BEML sign MoU with for Collaboration in Training Programmes

Current Context: On February 25, 2025, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and BEML Limited formalized a strategic partnership by signing a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) in Bengaluru to collaborate on leadership and technical training programs.

Signatories: Dr. Srikantha Sharma, Executive Director of HAL Management Academy (HMA), and Ms. Monideepa Roy, Head (Talent Management) at BEML, formalized the agreement, witnessed by senior officials including A.B. Pradhan (Director HR, HAL) and Debi Prasad Satpathy (Director HR, BEML).
Training Scope: HMA will design and deliver induction programs, middle and senior management training, specialized workshops, and certification courses in areas such as Six Sigma, Quality, Reliability, Data Analytics, and Industry 4.0.
Additional Opportunities: The partnership includes industrial visits, knowledge-sharing sessions, joint conferences, internships, and project-based learning to provide practical exposure for BEML professionals.
Strategic Goal: Aims to strengthen India’s defense and engineering sectors by fostering skill development, leadership, and innovation through industry-academia collaboration.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and BEML Limited signed on February 25, 2025?
a) New Delhi
b) Bengaluru
c) Hyderabad
d) Mumbai

Answer: b) The MoU between Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) and BEML Limited was formalized in Bengaluru, a major hub for aerospace and defense industries in India.