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GS3 · Security5 Jul 2026 · The Hindu — National
After Operation Sindoor, trust in ‘made-in-India’ defence platforms got enhanced: Rajnath Singh
Rajnath Singh reiterated that "today, our defence production has reached over ₹1.78 lakh crore, and about 8-9 years ago, it stood at approximately ₹46,000 crore"
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Discuss the implications of increased defence production for India's national security and economic growth, as highlighted by Rajnath Singh’s statement regarding the ₹1.78 lakh crore figure.
250 words
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According to the news article, what specific year did Rajnath Singh mention as a key reference point for defence production growth?
- A.2015
- B.2017
- C.2019
- D.2021
The text states that about 8-9 years ago, defence production was at approximately ₹46,000 crore.