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Travel on a jet, using a little cooking oil

Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun has successfully completed a pilot test to convert used cooking oil into bio-aviation turbine fuel (Bio-ATF) or bio-jet fuel. Bio-ATF is a biofuel used for aircraft. It can be blended with conventional ATF and used as aircraft fuel. Biofuel that can be used as jet-fuel can be prepared using… Continue reading Travel on a jet, using a little cooking oil

Must Read News Articles – February 23rd, 2019

Archives GS 2 Home Ministry puts Assam Rifles notification on hold The Union Home Ministry has kept its order that empowered Assam Rifles, deployed along the Myanmar border, to arrest anyone and search a place without warrant in border districts of Assam, Arunachal Pradesh, Manipur, Nagaland and Mizoram “in abeyance.” Ensure safety of Kashmiris, orders… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – February 23rd, 2019

7 PM | India-west Asia: Recent Approach | 22 February, 2019

Read In-depth analysis of all the Editorials here Context Over the past few years, the course of India’s relations with West Asia suggests that India appears to be moving away from its traditional “balancing” approach. Brief Background Indian foreign policy engagement in West Asia can be divided into two distinct phases, pre- and post-1991. Pre-1991 era… Continue reading 7 PM | India-west Asia: Recent Approach | 22 February, 2019

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Apache copter delivery in July: Boeing

Boeing officials has said that India will receive the first batch of Apache attack helicopters and one C-17 transport aircraft in July-August this year. The AH-64 Apache is a multi-role combat helicopter and is used by the US Army and a number of international defence forces. It is equipped with all-weather and night-fighting features apart… Continue reading Apache copter delivery in July: Boeing

ILP will be applicable to entire Nagaland, including Dimapur

Nagaland Governor has said that the government has decided to make the Inner Line Permit applicable throughout the State, including the commercial hub of Dimapur. Under the Bengal Eastern Frontier Regulation Act of 1853, non-Nagas should have ILP to visit the State, but Dimapur district was not included under the provisions. A British-era system, the… Continue reading ILP will be applicable to entire Nagaland, including Dimapur

Neptune has a new moon

Neptune has a new moon Scientists have recently theorised the origin of Hippocamp- one among Neptune’s moons. Originally designated as S/2004 N 1 and Neptune XIV, this moon was found in images taken by NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope in 2004–05 and 2009. It was then confirmed in further images captured in 2016. The Hubble Space… Continue reading Neptune has a new moon

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