UPSC Civil Services Model Paper 1

● Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS):
◦ The scheme envisages setting up six to eight new test facilities in partnership with the private industry . So, statement 1 is correct.
◦ Funding:
→ 75% of Project cost - Government funding in the form of ‘ Grant-in-Aid ’. So, statement 2 is NOT correct.
→ 25% of the project cost - To be borne by the Special Purpose Vehicle (SPV) which will consist of the Indian private entities and State Governments.
◦ The SPVs under the Scheme will be registered under the Companies Act, 2013 .
◦ An outlay of Rs 400 crore