Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex

What is the News? The Defence Minister inaugurated a seven-storeyed Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility. What is the Flight Control System (FCS) Integration facility? Developed by: DRDO with the help of M/s Larsen & Toubro (L&T).  Located at: Aeronautical Development Establishment (ADE), a laboratory of Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) in Bengaluru, Karnataka… Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Flight Control System Integration complex

India’s Arctic Policy: India hopes to put down roots in Arctic

What is the News? The Ministry of Earth Science has unveiled India’s Arctic Policy, titled ‘India and the Arctic: building a partnership for sustainable development’. India and the Arctic Region India’s engagement with the Arctic began when it signed the Svalbard Treaty in 1920. India initiated its Arctic research program in 2007 with a focus… Continue reading India’s Arctic Policy: India hopes to put down roots in Arctic

Boma Capturing Technique: Boma technique adopted for translocating deer from Keoladeo

What is the News? Boma technique has been used for the first time at Keoladeo National Park in Rajasthan for capturing and translocating spotted deer to Mukundara Hills Tiger Reserve. What is Boma Capturing Technique? The Boma capturing technique is popular in Africa. It involves the luring of animals into an enclosure by chasing them… Continue reading Boma Capturing Technique: Boma technique adopted for translocating deer from Keoladeo

Explained | Defining who is ‘Assamese’: attempts, challenges

What is the News? The Assam government informed the Assembly that nearly 1.44 lakh illegal foreigners had been identified in the state until January 31 this year based on the 1985 Assam Accord and around 30,000 of them had been deported to their country of origin.  Who is a foreigner under the Assam Accord? The… Continue reading Explained | Defining who is ‘Assamese’: attempts, challenges

Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj

What is the News? Union Minister of Panchayati Raj has released the “Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)”. What is the Disaster Management Plan of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj(DMP-MoPR)? Prepared by: Ministry of Panchayati Raj  Need for this plan: India has been vulnerable in varying degrees to many natural as well… Continue reading Union Panchayati Raj Minister releases the Disaster Management Plan of Ministry of Panchayati Raj

India is amongst the world’s largest arms importers, says SIPRI

What is the News? Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) has released a report titled “Trends in International Arms Transfers 2021 Report”. What are the key findings of the report? The volume of international transfers of major arms in 2017–21 was 4.6% lower than in 2012–16, but was 3.9% higher than in 2007–11. The five… Continue reading India is amongst the world’s largest arms importers, says SIPRI

What are MANPADS that the West is sending Ukraine?

What is the News? The United States and North Atlantic Treaty Organization(NATO) are shipping weapons into Ukraine, including highly sensitive items such as shoulder-fired missiles called Man-Portable Air-Defence Systems (MANPADS) that can take down aircraft. What are MANPADS? MANPADS are short-range, lightweight and portable surface-to-air missiles that can be fired by individuals or small groups… Continue reading What are MANPADS that the West is sending Ukraine?

National Rail Plan Vision – 2030

What is the News? The Minister of Railways has informed Lok Sabha about the National Rail Plan Vision – 2030. What is the National Rail Plan Vision – 2030? Prepared by: Indian Railways Aim: To create a ‘future ready’ Railway system by 2030 Salient Features of the plan – Formulate strategies based on both operational… Continue reading National Rail Plan Vision – 2030

National eVidhan Application(NeVA)

What is the News? Minister Of State For Parliamentary Affairs has informed Lok Sabha about the National eVidhan Application(NeVA). What is the National eVidhan Application(NeVA)? National eVidhan Application(NeVA) is a Mission Mode Project (MMP) included in the Digital India Programme. Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs(MoPA)  Aim:  To make the functioning of all Legislative Houses… Continue reading National eVidhan Application(NeVA)

Beneficiaries Under PM-Daksh Yojana

What is the News? The Minister for Social Justice & Empowerment has informed Rajya Sabha about the  PM-Daksh Yojana. What is PM-Daksh Yojana? Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment Full Form: Pradhan Mantri-Dakshta Aur Kushalta Sampann Hitgrahi Yojana (PM-DAKSH)  Purpose: It is a National Action Plan for skilling marginalized persons covering SCs, OBCs,… Continue reading Beneficiaries Under PM-Daksh Yojana

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