India has decided to send its first batch of women officers as defence attaches to overseas missions.The government has asked the three Services to identify women officers who are qualified to take up these assignments.These officers are expected to be posted to missions in America and Europe. A defence attaché(DA) is a member of the… Continue reading In a first, India to post women as defence attaches abroad
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Arab leaders condemn U.S. move on Golan
During the 30th Arab league summit in Tunisia,Arab countries have rejected US President’s decision to recognise Israel’s claim to sovereignty over the Golan Heights.Arab leaders denounced the step and warned it would further inflame tensions in the Middle East region. Recently,US President has signed a proclamation officially recognising Israel’s annexation of the Golan Heights.This move… Continue reading Arab leaders condemn U.S. move on Golan
Release list of convicted officials, CIC orders Customs Department
The Central Information Commission (CIC) has directed the Customs Department to make public the list of officers caught red-handed for smuggling gold,heroin and other illegal activities.CIC has said that the information should be disclosed voluntarily for the sake of transparency and accountability in the public authority. The direction came in response to a Right To… Continue reading Release list of convicted officials, CIC orders Customs Department
MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety
A MIG-27 fighter aircraft of the Indian Air Force has crashed in Jodhpur, Rajasthan.However,the pilot was ejected out successfully.Further,Court of Inquiry has been ordered into the incident. This is the second time in 2019 a MiG 27 has crashed.Earlier,MiG 27 aircraft went down near Pokhran range in Rajasthan.The pilot was ejected safely before the fighter… Continue reading MiG-27 crashes in Jodhpur, pilot ejects to safety
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon – April 1, 2019
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Going back to the salt pans of Mumbai
The Asiatic Society of Mumbai had recently organised a Salt pan walk at Wadala, Mumbai. Salt pans are naturally forming expanses of ground which are covered with salt and other minerals. Such land is formed where the large water bodies have dried up over thousands of year, leaving behind salt and other minerals as remnants.… Continue reading Going back to the salt pans of Mumbai
Spider research yet to pick up pace in India, say experts
A new species of jumping spider has been discovered in Aarey Colony, Mumbai. It has been named Jerzego sunillimaye, in the honour Sunil Limaye, Additional Principal Chief Conservator of Forest Wildlife East, Maharashtra forest department. The species was first spotted in 2016. Jumping spiders are a group of spiders that constitute the family Salticidae. It… Continue reading Spider research yet to pick up pace in India, say experts
Culling begins after bird flu outbreak in Cuttack
Authorities in Cuttack, Odisha have begun mass culling of poultry after an outbreak of bird flu in the city. Samples collected from a state-run duck breeding centre had tested positive of avian influenza (Bird flu) Bird flu is a highly infectious, severe respiratory disease in birds. It is caused by H5N1 virus, a subtype of… Continue reading Culling begins after bird flu outbreak in Cuttack
PSLV-C45 successfully injects EMISAT into orbit: ISRO
Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV), in its 47th mission (PSLV-C45) has successfully launched EMISAT from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota. Further, 28 nano satellites of global customers were also launched. The 28 international customer satellites are from four countries, viz. Lithuania, Spain, Switzerland and USA. These satellites have been launched under commercial arrangements. EMISAT is… Continue reading PSLV-C45 successfully injects EMISAT into orbit: ISRO
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