News: Indian armed forces have reportedly decided to revive Project Cheetah amid border tensions with China. Facts: Project Cheetah: The project involves arming Heron unmanned aerial vehicles(UAV) with laser-guided bombs, precision-guided munitions and anti-tank missiles for keeping an eye on enemy locations and stations and taking them out if required. Additional Facts: Heron: It is… Continue reading Indian armed forces to revive ‘Project Cheetah’ amid tensions with China
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Prime minister launches submarine cable connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands(CANI)
News: Prime Minister has launched the submarine optical fibre cable project in Andaman and Nicobar Islands. Facts: Submarine optical fibre cable project: It is a 2,300 kilometre undersea cable that provides better connectivity from Chennai to Port Blair and seven other Islands — Swaraj Dweep (Havelock), Long Island, Rangat, Hutbay (Little Andaman), Kamorta, Car Nicobar… Continue reading Prime minister launches submarine cable connectivity to Andaman & Nicobar Islands(CANI)
Loya Jirga: The Grand Assembly of Afghanistan
News: A Loya Jirga-grand assembly in Afghanistan has approved the release of 400 Taliban prisoners. Facts: Loya Jirga: It is a mass national gathering that brings together representatives from the various ethnic, religious and tribal communities in Afghanistan. Purpose: It is mainly organized for choosing a new head of state in case of sudden death,… Continue reading Loya Jirga: The Grand Assembly of Afghanistan
Finance Minister launches online dashboard for National Infrastructure Pipeline
News: Finance Minister has inaugurated the National Infrastructure Pipeline (NIP) Online Dashboard. Facts: NIP Online Dashboard: It is a one-stop solution for all stakeholders looking for information on infrastructure projects in India. The dashboard is being hosted on the India Investment Grid(IIG). Additional Facts: India Investment Grid: It is an interactive and dynamic online platform… Continue reading Finance Minister launches online dashboard for National Infrastructure Pipeline
Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano erupts
News: The Mount Sinabung of Indonesia has erupted again releasing a huge column of ash. Facts: Mount Sinabung: It is located in the North Sumatra Island of Indonesia. The volcano was dormant for 400 years and erupted recently in the year 2010 and in 2014. Mt Sinabung is among more than 120 active volcanoes in… Continue reading Indonesia’s Sinabung volcano erupts
Defence Minister launches various initiatives of DPSUs & OFB
News: Defence minister has launched several initiatives by Defence PSUs and OFB as part of the Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah. Facts: Atma Nirbhar Bharat Saptah: It is an initiative of the Ministry of Defence to boost indigenisation of defence production which will provide impetus to Atma Nirbhar Bharat Abhiyan. Key Initiatives Taken and Launched: Negative… Continue reading Defence Minister launches various initiatives of DPSUs & OFB
Centre releases Rs 553 crore to states for agricultural mechanization
News: Central Government has released Rs 553 crore to states under the Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM). Facts: Sub-Mission on Agricultural Mechanization(SMAM): It was launched in 2014 with an aim to have inclusive growth of farm mechanization to boost productivity. Objectives: Increasing the reach of farm mechanization to small and marginal farmers and to the regions… Continue reading Centre releases Rs 553 crore to states for agricultural mechanization
EnviStats India 2020 Report
News: National Statistical Office(NSO) released the state-wise data in the EnviStats India 2020 report. Facts: About the Report: The report covers the biophysical aspects of the environment and those aspects of the socio-economic system that directly influence and interact with the environment. Key Takeaways: Heat Waves: The average number of heat wave days has increased… Continue reading EnviStats India 2020 Report
Mauritius declares environmental emergency
News: Mauritius has declared an environmental emergency after a ship that ran aground on a reef in the Indian Ocean started leaking fuel. Facts: Environmental Emergency: It is defined as a sudden-onset disaster or accident resulting from natural, technological or human-induced factors, or a combination of these that causes or threatens to cause severe environmental… Continue reading Mauritius declares environmental emergency
Delhi government launches electric vehicle policy
News: Delhi government has launched the Electric Vehicle Policy for the national capital. Facts: Aim: To give a boost to the economy, create jobs and reduce pollution levels by constituting 25% electric vehicles in Delhi by 2024 which is currently just 0.29%. Features of the policy: The buyers of electric vehicles will get a subsidy… Continue reading Delhi government launches electric vehicle policy
