News:Russia has offered India for joint design and development of advanced conventional diesel-electric submarines under Project 75I. Facts: Project 75I The Project 75I-class submarine is a follow-on of the Project 75 Kalvari-class submarines for the Indian Navy. Under this project,six new-generation conventional diesel-electric submarines will be constructed. They will have advanced Air-independent propulsion(AIP) systems to… Continue reading Russia proposes joint development of submarines with India
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Government clears over Rs 5,000 crore Akash missile project for Air Force
News:Government has cleared the procurement of six squadrons of the indigenous Akash air defence missile. Facts: Akash missile: The Akash is a medium range Surface-to-air missile with multi-target engagement capability. The missile is developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO). The missile has a strike range of 25 km.It can reach an altitude… Continue reading Government clears over Rs 5,000 crore Akash missile project for Air Force
Govt working on setting up nationwide ‘AYUSH Grid’
News:The AYUSH Ministry is in the process of setting up a nationwide ‘AYUSH Grid’. Facts: AYUSH Grid: AYUSH Grid aims to connect all hospitals and research labs to record case histories so that a huge amount of evidence can be generated through data analytics about the efficacy of traditional medicine including Ayurveda. About AYUSH: AYUSH… Continue reading Govt working on setting up nationwide ‘AYUSH Grid’
Measles and Rubella
News: Member Countries of WHO South-East Asia Region (SEAR) has resolved to eliminate measles and rubella by 2023. Earlier the target set was 2020. Facts: WHO SEAR member countries have adopted a “Strategic Plan for Measles and Rubella Elimination 2020-2024” at the 72nd session of the WHO Regional Committee for South-East Asia in Delhi. It… Continue reading Measles and Rubella
Digital Economy Report 2019
News:United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) has released the Digital Economy Report 2019. Facts: About the report: The report outlines enormous potential gains from the increasingly interconnected global economy but calls for concerted global efforts to spread the wealth potential to the many people who currently reap little benefit from it. The report… Continue reading Digital Economy Report 2019
EX TSENTR 2019
News:India will be taking part in this year’s Exercise TSENTR 2019 that will be conducted by Russia from September 9 to 23,2019. Facts: About Exercise TSENTR 2019: Exercise TSENTR is part of the annual series of large scale exercises that form part of the Russian Armed Forces annual training cycle. The series rotates through the… Continue reading EX TSENTR 2019
28TH Indo–Thai CORPAT
News:The 28th edition of India-Thailand Coordinated Patrol (Indo-Thai CORPAT) exercise is being conducted from 05–15 September 2019. Facts: Indo-Thai CORPAT exercise is a bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy. The two countries have been participating in the biannual Coordinated Patrol (CORPAT) since 2003. The objective of the exercise is to ensure… Continue reading 28TH Indo–Thai CORPAT
Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme
News:Union Minister of Women and Child Development and Textiles will felicitate districts and states which have successfully implemented the Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme. Facts: Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme Beti Bachao Beti Padhao(BBBP) scheme was launched in January, 2015.The scheme is aimed at promoting gender equality and the significance of educating girls. The… Continue reading Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme
Explained: Why the Eastern Economic Forum matters for India
News:Indian Prime Minister has announced to extend a $1 billion line of credit towards the development of the Russian Far East.This was announced at the 5th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) in Vladivostok,Russia. Facts: About Eastern Economic Forum(EEF) The Eastern Economic Forum was established by Decree of the Russian President in 2015. In accordance with the… Continue reading Explained: Why the Eastern Economic Forum matters for India
India’s Foreign Minister’s Visit to Indonesia
News:India’s External Affairs Minister is on a visit to Indonesia. Facts: India and Indonesia have agreed to improve connectivity between India’s Andaman and Nicobar and Indonesia’s Sabang Island in Aceh. The two countries have also condemned terrorism in all forms and manifestations. They also agreed to work together for a balanced and sustainable trade by… Continue reading India’s Foreign Minister’s Visit to Indonesia
