News: The land-attack version of BrahMos supersonic cruise missile has been successfully test-fired. Facts: It was jointly launched by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and BrahMos Aerospace from Balasore’s Integrated Test Range (ITR), Odhisa. Features: It has a strike range of 290 km. It can be fired from land as well as sea-based platforms.… Continue reading BRAHMOS Supersonic Cruise Missile, with major indigenous systems, successfully test-fired
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International Astronomical Union names minor planet after Pandit Jasraj
News: International Astronomical Union (IAU) has named a minor planet after Indian musician Pandit Jasraj. He’s the first Indian musician to receive this honour. Facts: Minor planet 2006 VP32 (number -300128), has been named ‘Panditjasraj.’ The minor planet is an asteroid. It traverses the cosmos between the orbits of Mars and Jupiter. It was discovered… Continue reading International Astronomical Union names minor planet after Pandit Jasraj
School Education Quality Index(SEQI)
News:NITI Aayog has released the first edition of the School Education Quality Index(SEQI). Facts: About SEQI: SEQI has been developed by NITI Aayog to evaluate the performance of States and Union Territories(UTs) in the school education sector. It has been developed through a collaborative process including key stakeholders such as the Ministry of Human Resource… Continue reading School Education Quality Index(SEQI)
Bathukamma
News:The Nine-day-long floral festival ‘Bathukamma’ has began in Telangana. Facts: About the festival: Bathukamma festival is celebrated for nine days during Durga Navratri. The word Bathukamma means- ‘Mother Goddess come to life’. The festival represents cultural spirit of Telangana.It is the state festival of Telangana. The festival is celebrated to pray to the Goddess for… Continue reading Bathukamma
INS VIKRAMADITYA
News:Defence minister has addressed the personnel of Western Fleet on-board INS Vikramaditya off the coast of Goa. Facts: About INS Vikramaditya: INS Vikramaditya is a modified Kiev-class aircraft carrier. The aircraft carrier was originally built as Baku and commissioned in 1987. It served with the Soviet Navy and later with the Russian Navy (as Admiral… Continue reading INS VIKRAMADITYA
Climate Vulnerability Map of India
News:Government is planning to develop a pan India climate vulnerability assessment map. Facts: Why Climate Vulnerability map? The map is being developed to prepare communities and people to meet the challenges arising out of climate. The information specific to a state or even district is needed to meet the challenges of climate change. Such climate… Continue reading Climate Vulnerability Map of India
Armed Forces Tribunal
News:The Centre has said that it was willing to appoint former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajendra Menon as Chairman of the Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). Facts: About Armed forces tribunal: Armed Forces Tribunal(AFT) is an Indian military tribunal.It was established as a statutory body in 2009 under the Armed Forces Tribunal Act, 2007. The… Continue reading Armed Forces Tribunal
Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
News:Government of India in consultation with the Reserve Bank of India has decided to issue Sovereign Gold Bonds. Facts: About the scheme: Sovereign Gold Bonds are government securities denominated in grams of gold.They are substitutes for holding physical gold. The scheme was launched in November 2015 to reduce the demand for physical gold and shift… Continue reading Sovereign Gold Bond Scheme
Changes in Apprenticeship Rules notified
News:Government has notified changes in Apprenticeship Rules(1992) with an aim to increase skilled manpower in the country and raise monetary compensation of apprentices. Facts: What is Apprenticeship? The Apprenticeship Training programme is the combination of on-the-job training and classroom training wherein the workers earn while learning the skills required for performing the specialized job. Salient… Continue reading Changes in Apprenticeship Rules notified
Electoral Bond Scheme
News:Government of India has notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018. Facts: About Electoral Bond Scheme: Electoral bonds allows donors to pay political parties using banks as an intermediary. The bond would be a bearer instrument in the nature of a Promissory Note and an interest free banking instrument. It can be bought for any value… Continue reading Electoral Bond Scheme
