Young Scientists Laboratories | 03 Jan 2020
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Recently, the Prime Minister has launched 5 Young Scientists Laboratories of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO).
- DRDO Young Scientist Laboratories (DYSLs) are located in five cities viz, Bengaluru, Mumbai, Chennai, Kolkata and Hyderabad.
- DRDO already has 52 labs.
- Each lab will work on key advanced technology of importance to the development of futuristic defence systems viz, Artificial intelligence, Quantum technologies, Cognitive technologies, Asymmetric technologies and Smart materials.
- It can be noted that N Chandrasekaran Committee was constituted by the Ministry of Defence in 2018 to study the use and application of artificial intelligence (AI) in the military.
- It aims to empower the youth by giving them decision making powers and challenging research opportunities.