India successfully test-fired two indigenously developed Quick Reaction Surface-to-Air missiles(QR-SAM) from a test range off the Odisha coast. The QR-SAM weapon system has been jointly developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Bharat Electronics Ltd.It is a quick reaction, all-weather, network-centric missile system capable of search-on-the-move. The missile system can also engage… Continue reading Quick reaction missile tests a success
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Why Mirage of ’80s is IAF’s ‘weapon of choice’
India with its 12 Mirage-2000 fighter jets decimated multiple terror camps across the Line of Control in Pakistan. The Mirage-2000 is one of the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) most versatile and deadliest aircraft and it was first commissioned in 1985.Soon after inducting the Mirage, IAF gave it the name – Vajra – meaning lightning thunderbolt… Continue reading Why Mirage of ’80s is IAF’s ‘weapon of choice’
Prez presents Gandhi Peace awards, salutes Bapu’s ideals
The President of India has presented the Gandhi Peace Prize for the years 2015, 2016, 2017 and 2018.The Gandhi Peace Prize was presented to a) the Vivekananda Kendra, Kanyakumari for 2015; b) jointly to the Akshaya Patra Foundation and the Sulabh International for 2016; c) to the Ekal Abhiyan Trust for 2017; and d) to… Continue reading Prez presents Gandhi Peace awards, salutes Bapu’s ideals
Nagaland Assembly rejects citizenship Bill
The Nagaland government has passed a resolution in the assembly, rejecting the highly contentious Citizenship (Amendment) Bill. The resolution stated that the bill cannot be implemented in Nagaland as the proposed legislation will impact the “unique history and status of the Nagas under the Constitution”. The Citizenship (Amendment) Bill amends the Citizenship Act, 1955. Legal… Continue reading Nagaland Assembly rejects citizenship Bill
Study food borne diseases cost India $15 billion a year
According to a WHO report titled “The Safe Food Imperative: Accelerating Progress in Low- and Middle-Income Countries”, food borne diseases (FBDs) costs India $15 billion annually. Foodborne diseases encompass a wide spectrum of illnesses and are a growing public health problem worldwide. They are the result of ingestion of foodstuffs contaminated with microorganisms or chemicals. … Continue reading Study food borne diseases cost India $15 billion a year
WHO, Ministry meeting on yoga benchmark
Ministry of AYUSH and WHO are jointly organizing a three days Working Group Meeting for reviewing the WHO document “Benchmarks for Training in Yoga”. The WHO has been developing Benchmarks Document for Training in Yoga as part of Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-2023. Traditional Medicine Strategy 2014-2023 seeks to help health care leaders to develop solution that… Continue reading WHO, Ministry meeting on yoga benchmark
‘Organized retail in India may double by 2021’
According to recent report titled ‘Unravelling the Indian Consumer’ by Deloitte and the Retailers Association of India (RAI), the share of organised retail market in India would increase from about 12% in 2017 to about 22-25% by 2021. Organised Retail refers to the set-up of any retail chain supported by a well-defined supply Chain. These… Continue reading ‘Organized retail in India may double by 2021’
Spain named world’s healthiest country
The 2019 edition of the Bloomberg Healthiest Country Index has ranked Spain as the world’s healthiest country, followed by Italy, Iceland and Switzerland, Sweden, Australia, Singapore and Norway. These are also the countries with universal healthcare where over 70% of healthcare spending is done by the government. Cuba (30) is the only country not classified… Continue reading Spain named world’s healthiest country
IL&FS accounts can’t be NPAs without NCLAT nod
The National Company Law Appellate Tribunal (NCLAT) has said Infrastructure Leasing and Financial Services (IL&FS) accounts will not be declared as non-performing assets (NPA) without approval from the appellate tribunal. The order comes after the NCLAT said that subsidiaries of IL&FS would be divided into three categories — Green (companies that can meet all debt… Continue reading IL&FS accounts can’t be NPAs without NCLAT nod
Supreme Court to hear challenge to Article 35A from Feb 26-28
The Supreme Court is scheduled to hear the plea challenging the validity of the Article 35-A, that gives special rights and privileges to the Jammu and Kashmir natives. Article 35-A was incorporated in the Constitution in 1954 through Presidential order.It gives the Jammu and Kashmir Legislature a complete freedom to decide, who are all ‘Permanent… Continue reading Supreme Court to hear challenge to Article 35A from Feb 26-28
