Assam Rifles Signs MoU with IIIT Manipur to Promote Drone Technology

Current Context: On 18 August 2025, the Assam Rifles signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Indian Institute of Information Technology (IIIT), Manipur at Mantripukhri, Imphal to promote drone technology for defence applications.

• The initiative launched a Directorate General of Civil Aviation (DGCA)-certified Advanced Drone Training and Refresher Course for Assam Rifles personnel.
• Training modules include drone flight operations, maintenance protocols, and aviation compliance.
• This defence–academia partnership aims to strengthen surveillance, reconnaissance, and logistics in border regions.
• It responds to recent drone-based attacks in Manipur, highlighting the need for indigenous tech solutions.

Question:

Q.1 Where was the MoU between Assam Rifles and IIIT Manipur signed?
a) Guwahati
b) Mantripukhri, Imphal
c) Shillong
d) Kohima

Answer: b) The MoU was signed at Mantripukhri in Imphal, Manipur, which is the Assam Rifles headquarters.