Current Affairs - Technology - Discussion

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) received the Changemaker of the Year Award at the BusinessLine Changemaker Awards in September 2025. Under the leadership of DG Raja Babu Ummalaneni, DRDO has advanced India’s indigenous defence technology programs, promoting self-reliance in critical strategic systems. The recognition highlights DRDO’s pivotal role in driving national transformation through research and development in defence, reinforcing the importance of technological innovation for strategic autonomy and enhancing India’s defence capabilities in line with the Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative.