Important Facts For Prelims
Dare to Dream 2.0
- 28 Jul 2020
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Why in News
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has launched an innovation contest 'Dare to Dream 2.0' on the 5th death anniversary of former President Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam.
Key Points
- The 'Dare to Dream 2.0' is an open challenge to promote the innovators and startups of the country, for innovation in defence and aerospace technologies in the country after the call of Atmanirbhar Bharat.
- Award money, up to Rs.10 lakh for startup and Rs. 5 lakh to individual category, will be given to the winners.
- Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam is known as the missile man as he was part of many successful projects for development of ballistic missiles and satellite launch vehicle technologies during his lifetime.
- He was the 11th President of India (from 2002-2007).
