Current Affairs - National - Discussion

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh will launch the Atmanirbhar Bharat Saptah on August 10, 2020. The special week will promote Prime Minister Narendra Modi's vision to create a self-reliant India with an increased focus on local manufacturing and production. Rajnath Singh announced on August 9 that India will stop the import of 101 weapons and military platforms like transport aircraft, light combat helicopters, conventional submarines, cruise missiles among others on a staggered basis till 2024.