The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has launched an e-course on ‘Vulnerability Atlas of India’. The objective of the course is to create awareness and understanding about natural hazards and help in identification of regions with high vulnerability such as earthquakes and landslides. The course would be offered jointly by the School of Planning… Continue reading E-Course on ‘Vulnerability Atlas of India’
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Ghaznavi missile
Pakistan has successfully test-fired surface-to-surface ballistic missile called Ghaznavi. Ghaznavi is a hypersonic surface-to-surface short-range ballistic missile designed and developed by the National Development Complex(NDC). The missile has an operational range of between 290-320 km.Its first version has been in service with the Pakistan Army’s strategic command since 2004. The timing of the missile launch… Continue reading Ghaznavi missile
‘Fit India Movement’
Prime Minister(PM) has launched the Fit India Movement on the occasion of National Sports day. The movement aims to encourage Indians to include fitness activities and sports in their daily lives to pave way for a healthy and fit lifestyle. During the occasion,the PM said that many lifestyle diseases such as diabetes and hypertension are… Continue reading ‘Fit India Movement’
Shaheen VIII
Pakistan and China are conducting joint bilateral aerial exercise named Shaheen VIII. The exercise is being conducted at Chinese city of Holton which is close to the Indian border near Ladakh. This is the eight edition of this aerial exercise which is conducted annually by both the countries. The exercise is aimed at developing a… Continue reading Shaheen VIII
Russia set to offer submarines during Modi-Putin summit
Indian Prime minister will be visiting Russia as the guest of honour at Eastern Economic Forum(EEF).The bilateral summit will also be held on the sidelines of the EEF. During the bilateral summit,Russia is likely to offer India its conventional submarines on the government-to-government route under the Indian Navy’s Project-75I. The Russian submarine will likely be… Continue reading Russia set to offer submarines during Modi-Putin summit
China’s new drug law may open door for Indian generic medicines: Report
China has passed a revised drug law.The revised drug law removes drugs that are legal in foreign countries but not approved in China from the category of fake medicines. The revised law will also mean that residents who use the drugs without official approval can be granted leniency if the amount of the drug is… Continue reading China’s new drug law may open door for Indian generic medicines: Report
‘100% FDI in coal will boost competitiveness’
Recently,Union cabinet has decided to permit 100% foreign direct investment(FDI) in the coal sector. This decision is likely to help the coal-bearing states to get more revenue and bring in more players to create an efficient and competitive coal market. However,experts have said that right kind of policies are needed to ensure that global players… Continue reading ‘100% FDI in coal will boost competitiveness’
Bank frauds rise 74%, says RBI
According to Reserve Bank of India’s annual report,the amount involved in bank frauds has increased by 74% over the last one year. Among the banks,the public sector banks(PSBs) have accounted for the bulk of frauds at around 90% of total fraud amount.It was followed by private sector banks and foreign banks. The report said that… Continue reading Bank frauds rise 74%, says RBI
CSIR and GAIL join hands to scale up production of diesel from Plastic waste
Union Minister for Science and Technology has inaugurated a waste plastic to diesel plant in Dehradun. The plant has been set up in CSIR- Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP) whose scientists will process waste plastics into fuel.The technology has been developed under the GAIL’s sponsorship. Using this plant,polyolefinic wastes which accounts for approximately 70% of… Continue reading CSIR and GAIL join hands to scale up production of diesel from Plastic waste
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