News:Recently,a Concession Agreement for completing the 6.5-kilometre long Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir was signed between NHIDCL and APCO Amarnathji Tunnelway. Facts: About Z-Morh Tunnel: Z-Morh Tunnel is a 6.5km long two-lane bi-directional road tunnel project constructed near Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel is the first step towards ensuring all-weather connectivity… Continue reading Govt awards over Rs 2000 cr for completing Z Morh Tunnel
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Indian Army conducts biggest airborne exercise ‘Winged Raider’
News:The Indian Army has conducted its biggest airborne exercise called the ‘Winged Raider’ comprising of more than 500 special forces troops in the North-Eastern theatre. Facts: About Winged Raider exercise: The exercise aims to demonstrate the operational preparedness of the paratroopers and air warriors to undertake airborne missions. It involved a large number of the… Continue reading Indian Army conducts biggest airborne exercise ‘Winged Raider’
Assam: NDFB(S) signs Suspension of Operations agreement with Centre
News:The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB(S)) has signed a tripartite agreement with the central and Assam governments to suspend operations and join peace talks with the government. Facts: About NDFB: An outfit named Bodo Security Force(BdSF) was formed in 1986.In 1994,the BdSF renamed itself as the National Democratic Front of Bodoland(NDFB). The outfit is… Continue reading Assam: NDFB(S) signs Suspension of Operations agreement with Centre
World Bank and Government of India Sign $88 million loan agreement for the implementation of Assam Inland Water Transport Project
News: The Government of India, the Government of Assam and the World Bank signed a loan agreement of $88 million for the implementation of Assam Inland Water Transport Project. Facts: Significance of Assam Inland Water Transport Project Will help Assam improve the passenger ferry infrastructure and its services Strengthen the capacity of the institutions running… Continue reading World Bank and Government of India Sign $88 million loan agreement for the implementation of Assam Inland Water Transport Project
Defence minister flags off 51st K9 VAJRA-T Gun
News:Defence Minister has flagged off the 51st K-9 Vajra-T gun at the Larsen and Toubro Armoured Systems Complex at Hazira, Surat. Facts: About K-9 Vajra: The K9 Vajra has been developed by Larsen and Toubro(L&T) Armoured Systems. It has been developed under the Buy Global programme of Defence Procurement Procedure(DPP) where foreign companies are allowed… Continue reading Defence minister flags off 51st K9 VAJRA-T Gun
Prime Minister names Kolkata Port Trust after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
News:Prime minister has renamed the Kolkata Port Trust after Dr Syama Prasad Mookerjee on the port trust 150th anniversary. Facts: About Kolkata Port Trust: Kolkata Port Trust is an autonomous body under the ministry of shipping, Government of India administered through Major Port Trusts Act, 1963. The trust manages two separate dock agglomerations – the… Continue reading Prime Minister names Kolkata Port Trust after Dr. Shyama Prasad Mukherjee
Two Coast Guard ships commissioned at Kolkata
News:Recently,two Indian Coast Guard Ships (ICGS) namely Annie Besant and Amrit Kaur were commissioned by Defence Secretary. Facts: About ICGS Annie Besant: ICGS Annie Besant was named in honour of Annie Besant, philanthropist, theosophist, prolific author and supporter of the Indian freedom struggle. The ship will be based at Chennai under the operational and administrative… Continue reading Two Coast Guard ships commissioned at Kolkata
Naval version of Tejas LCA lands on INS Vikramaditya for first time
News:Recently,Light Combat Aircraft(LCA) Tejas has successfully landed on INS Vikramaditya.With this,the LCA becomes the first aircraft to make an arrested landing on a naval ship. Facts: About LCA Tejas: LCA Tejas has been built under the Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) program, which began in the 1980s to replace India’s aging MiG-21 fighters. It is designed… Continue reading Naval version of Tejas LCA lands on INS Vikramaditya for first time
Union Power Minister releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019
News: Haryana, Karnataka and Kerala have topped the State Energy Efficiency Index 2019. Facts: About State Energy Efficiency Index It tracks the progress of Energy Efficiency (EE) initiatives in 36 states and union territories based on 97 significant indicators. It was first released in 2018. It is developed by Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) in… Continue reading Union Power Minister releases State Energy Efficiency Index 2019
Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 to be conferred on March 8
News: Nari Shakti Puraskar will be conferred on the 8th of March on the occasion of International Women’s Day. Facts: About Nari Shakti Puraskar It is conferred on eminent women and institutions rendering distinguished service to the cause of women. The award was instituted by the Ministry of Women & Child Development in 1999. Additional… Continue reading Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019 to be conferred on March 8
