Source: This post is based on the article “INS Hansa marks diamond jubilee” published in PIB on 5th September 2021. What is the News? Indian Navy’s premier air station INS Hansa is celebrating its diamond jubilee. About INS Hansa INS Hansa is an Indian naval air station located near Dabolim in Goa. It is India’s… Continue reading INS Hansa marks diamond jubilee
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28th EDITION OF SINGAPORE-INDIA MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE ‘SIMBEX’
What is the News? The 28th edition of the Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercise (SIMBEX) was conducted. About Exercise SIMBEX SIMBEX (Singapore-India Maritime Bilateral Exercises) is a joint maritime bilateral exercise between Indian and Singapore navies. The first edition of the exercise was conducted in 1994. Objective: To enhance interoperability amongst the navies and underscore the… Continue reading 28th EDITION OF SINGAPORE-INDIA MARITIME BILATERAL EXERCISE ‘SIMBEX’
Karbi Agreement – another milestone in PM’s vision
What is the News? The Government of India has signed a tripartite Karbi Anglong agreement with five insurgent groups to put an end to years of violence and bring peace and prosperity in the state of Assam. About Karbi Anglong Karbi Anglong is the largest district in Assam. The district is administered by Karbi Anglong… Continue reading Karbi Agreement – another milestone in PM’s vision
Mu variant: Newly classified by WHO as a SARS-CoV-2 variant of interest
What is the News? The World Health Organization (WHO) has classified yet another SARS-CoV-2 variant — B.1.621 — as a variant of interest (VOI) and given it the label “Mu”. About Mu Variant Mu Variant was first seen in Colombia in January 2021 when it was given the designation B1621. It has since been detected… Continue reading Mu variant: Newly classified by WHO as a SARS-CoV-2 variant of interest
Govt sets exports target for textile industry at $100 bn, up from $33 bn
What is the News? The Union Minister for Textiles has asked the textile industry to set an aim to increase textiles exports three times from the present export value of $33 billion to $100 billion of textiles exports. India’s Textile and Apparel Industry: India is among the world’s largest producers of Textiles and Apparel. The… Continue reading Govt sets exports target for textile industry at $100 bn, up from $33 bn
Scientists develop bio-methanation technology for integrated treatment of sewage, organic solid waste
What is the News? Indian Scientists have developed a high rate biomethanation technology for the integrated treatment of sewage and organic solid waste. What is Biomethanation Technology? Biomethanation is a process by which organic material is microbiologically converted under anaerobic conditions to biogas. About High Rate Biomethanation Technology: High Rate Biomethanation Technology has been developed… Continue reading Scientists develop bio-methanation technology for integrated treatment of sewage, organic solid waste
Hansa New Generation (NG) aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, successfully make its maiden flight
What is the News? Hansa New Generation (NG) aircraft has successfully made its maiden flight from Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) airport. About Hansa New Generation(NG) aircraft: Hansa New Generation(NG) aircraft is an upgraded version of the two-seater Hansa trainer aircraft. Designed by: National Aerospace Laboratories (NAL), Bangalore Features: The unique features of Hansa-NG are Glass… Continue reading Hansa New Generation (NG) aircraft, designed and developed by CSIR-NAL, successfully make its maiden flight
Indian Railways rolls out Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways
What is the News? Indian Railways has rolled out the Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways. About Hospital Management Information System(HMIS) Objective: HMIS is an initiative of Indian Railways to bring the entire Railway Health System on a single architecture to provide faster, seamless and hassle free healthcare. Implemented… Continue reading Indian Railways rolls out Hospital Management Information System (HMIS) over 156 Health facilities across Indian Railways
Union Minister launches “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” Campaign at Ayush Ministry
What is the News? Union Minister for Ayush has launched the “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” campaign from more than 45 locations across the country. About AYUSH AAPKE DWAR campaign: Nodal Ministry: Ministry of Ayush Aim: To distribute medicinal plant saplings to 75 lakh households across the country in one year. The medicinal plants include Tejpatta, Stevia,… Continue reading Union Minister launches “AYUSH AAPKE DWAR” Campaign at Ayush Ministry
Army conducts exercise with armoured elements in Ladakh
What is the News? The Indian Army has conducted the live fire exercises in Ladakh using tanks and helicopters. About the Exercise The exercise was conducted at a Super High Altitude Area —one higher than 15,000 feet in Ladakh. It was conducted under the aegis of the Leh-based 14 Corps. Purpose: The exercise reviewed the… Continue reading Army conducts exercise with armoured elements in Ladakh
