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Miniratna for three new DPSUs

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Battle IAS current affairs title card: Miniratna for three new DPSUs (GS3 · Defence, 29 May 2025)

What happened

  • MIL, AVNL and IOL got Miniratna Category-I status [PIB].

Background

  • They became profitable in three years [PIB].

Why it matters

  • Profit within three years of corporate form [PIB].

How to use this in Mains

GS-III Security; indigenisation of technology

  1. As per PIB (2025-05-29): MIL, AVNL and IOL got Miniratna Category-I status.
  2. Profit within three years of corporate form [PIB].
Quotable data point

MIL, AVNL and IOL got Miniratna Category-I status.

PIB: Miniratna DPSUs, 29 May 2025

Exam angle

UPSC

Prelims: none.

Practice MCQs

Original practice questions (not PYQs).

Practice · UPSC

Not among them

Answer (d) & explanation

PIB.

Official source: PIB: Miniratna DPSUs, 29 May 2025

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