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First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2)

News: The first ever container cargo consignment will sail on National Waterway-2 from Haldia Dock Complex (HDC) to the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) terminal at Pandu in Guwahati on 4 November, 2019. Facts: About National waterways in India As per the National Waterways Act, 2016, 111 have been declared as National Waterways (NW).… Continue reading First ever movement of container cargo on Brahmaputra (National Waterway -2)

Indian Army to have first Dhanush regiment by March 2020

News: The Indian Army will have the first regiment, using Dhanush artillery guns, in place by March 2020 Facts: About Dhanush Artillery Guns Dhanush is the first indigenous long-range artillery gun. It has been developed by Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), Kolkata and manufactured by the Jabalpur-based Gun Carriage Factory. The design of Dhanush is based… Continue reading Indian Army to have first Dhanush regiment by March 2020

Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC

News: Antrix has recently put forward two separate tenders to identify industries that can develop dedicated NavIC-based hardware and systems. Facts: About Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC IRNSS (NavIC) is an independent regional navigation satellite system being developed by Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO). It is designed to provide accurate position information service… Continue reading Indian Regional Navigation Satellite System (IRNSS): NavIC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival

News: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival at Biswa Bangla Convention Centre, Kolkata, on 5th November 2019. Facts: About India International Science Festival It is an annual event organised jointly by science and technology related Ministries and Departments of the Government of India and Vijnana Bharati (Vibha). The first… Continue reading Prime Minister Narendra Modi to inaugurate the Fifth India International Science Festival

Annual fishing ban to protect Olive Ridleys in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary

News: On November 1st, the Odisha forest department has put a ban on fishing in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary. The ban will be in place till May 31, 2020. Facts: About Olive Ridley Turtles The Olive Ridley turtles are the smallest and most abundant of all sea turtles in the world. They inhabit in the warm… Continue reading Annual fishing ban to protect Olive Ridleys in Gahiramatha Marine Sanctuary

Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 4th, 2019

Q.1) “Maritime security and connectivity in Indo-Pacific region are the priority areas that need to be focused for India’s economic growth and sustainable development.” Comment. The Hindu Q.2) “An effective response to prevent climate change and reduce air pollution is to make investment in urban mobility.” Discuss. The Hindu Q.3) As misuse of sedition laws… Continue reading Mains Marathon Daily Current Affairs Questions and Answer Writing – November 4th, 2019

Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas

News:A High Level Advisory Group on Trade Policy(HLAG) headed by Surjit Bhalla has suggested that the Centre could bring up to $500 billion of black money if it issues elephant bond. Facts: About Elephant Bonds: The elephant bonds are a way for people to bring their offshore undisclosed wealth into India without fear of prosecution.… Continue reading Elephant bonds can bring back $500 billion stashed overseas

SCO Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue (SCOJtEx-2019)

News:Indian Home Minister will inaugurate the Shanghai Cooperation Organization(SCO) Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search and Rescue in New Delhi. Facts: About the exercise: The exercise SCOJtEx-2019 will be hosted by the National Disaster Response Force(NDRF) at New Delhi. The aim of the exercise is to rehearse the disaster response mechanism, share knowledge, experience and… Continue reading SCO Joint Exercise on Urban Earthquake Search & Rescue (SCOJtEx-2019)

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