NSDC Partners with AVPL International to Roll Out 350 Drone Skill Centres Across India

National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) and AVPL International joined hands to set up 350 Advanced Skill Centres (ASCs) focused on drone technology.
The initiative will span three years, beginning with an initial phase launching 75 ASCs.
NSDC will provide co-investment, while AVPL International will oversee drone lab management and entrepreneurship mentoring.
Exam Significance: Supports youth employment and skilled manpower development in emerging high-tech sectors like unmanned aerial vehicles.

Key Facts / Static GK

NSDC Established: 2008
Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE)

Q Practice Quiz — 1 August 2026

1. Which two organizations collaborated to launch the Favara-UPI cross-border payment corridor between Maldives and India?

A NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) and Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)

B Reserve Bank of India (RBI) and Bank of Maldives

C State Bank of India (SBI) and Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA)

D Ministry of External Affairs and Ministry of Finance (Maldives)

E International Monetary Fund (IMF) and National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI)

Explanation: The Favara-UPI payment corridor was jointly launched by NPCI International Payments Ltd (NIPL) and the Maldives Monetary Authority (MMA).

2. What percentage of stake will Patanjali Ayurved hold in Magma General Insurance following the IRDAI-approved acquisition?

A 24.50%

B 51.00%

C 73.56%

D 100.00%

E 49.00%

Explanation: Under the Share Purchase Agreement, Patanjali Ayurved holds a 73.56% stake while DS Group holds 24.50%.

3. Which entity is a joint venture partner along with M Pallonji Group in ProTec General Insurance Limited?

A True North

B Reliance Capital

C Tata Sons

D Aditya Birla Group

E PremjiInvest

Explanation: ProTec General Insurance is a joint venture between M Pallonji Group and True North (led by Divya Sehgal).

4. Where has India's first dedicated Department of Military Medicine been established?

A Command Hospital (Central Command), Lucknow

B Armed Forces Medical College (AFMC), Pune

C Base Hospital, New Delhi

D Command Hospital (Eastern Command), Kolkata

E INHS Asvini, Mumbai

Explanation: India's first dedicated Department of Military Medicine was inaugurated at Command Hospital (Central Command) in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.

5. How many Advanced Skill Centres (ASCs) for drone technology will be established in the first phase of the NSDC-AVPL partnership?

A 50

B 75

C 100

D 150

E 350

Explanation: Out of the total 350 planned Advanced Skill Centres (ASCs), the first phase aims to set up 75 ASCs.

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