News:National Aerospace Laboratory has said that the Government of India should buy at least 50-60 Saras Mk2 aircraft to make production commercially viable. Facts: About Saras Mk2 aircraft: Saras Mk2 is the first Indian multi-purpose civilian aircraft.It is designed by the National Aerospace Laboratories(NAL). The project was started in 1991 and the first prototype was… Continue reading National Aerospace Laboratory wants govt. push for Saras Mk2 takeoff
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
This category contains all Current Affairs Factly Articles for Prelims, related to the Polity and Nation. You can find all relevant Polity and Nation updates on this page. This page is specifically useful for UPSC Prelims exam.
Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
News:The people of Maharashtra is gearing up to celebrate the 202nd Anniversary of Bhima-Koregaon War. Facts: About Bhima-Koregaon War: Bhima Koregaon is a small village in Pune district of Maharashtra.In 1818,a battle was fought here between the forces of the Peshwa and the British. The British army comprised primarily of Dalit soldiers.They had joined the… Continue reading Bhima-Koregaon village prepares for historic day
Explained: What are role, powers of CDS?
News: General Bipin Rawat has been appointed as the first Chief of Defence Staff (CDS) Facts: CDS: It is a permanent position for a combined head of the tri-services i.e. Army, Navy and Air Force. The CDS will be a Four-star General. Role and Functions: 1. Be the principal military adviser to the Defence… Continue reading Explained: What are role, powers of CDS?
Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)
News: The government has launched a web portal, ‘Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)’ in Delhi. Facts: About CEIR It is a database of the International Mobile Equipment (IMEI) numbers of blacklisted handsets. All network Operators can share blacklisted mobile devices on CEIR. Devices blacklisted in one network will not work on other networks even if… Continue reading Central Equipment Identity Register (CEIR)
Labour Ministry mulls ‘Santusht’ portal in Jan for speedy resolution of grievances
News:Ministry of Labour has planned to launch a portal named ‘Santusht’. Facts: About the Santusht Portal: The portal aims for speedy redressal of worker as well as employer grievances and ensuring effective implementation of labour laws at the grassroot level. The portal would monitor all services provided by retirement fund body Employees Provident Fund Organisation… Continue reading Labour Ministry mulls ‘Santusht’ portal in Jan for speedy resolution of grievances
Explained: India’s National Anthem
News:India’s National Anthem was first sung at the Calcutta session of the Congress on December 27,1911. Facts: About National Anthem: Jana Gana Mana was adopted as the country’s National Anthem by the Constituent Assembly of India on January 24,1950. Jana Gana Mana is the first stanza of the Bengali hymn ‘Bharoto Bhagyo Bidhata written by… Continue reading Explained: India’s National Anthem
Belum Caves Festival postponed
News:The Belum Caves Festival has been postponed in Andhra Pradesh after the dates clashed with Governor’s visit to the district. Facts: About Belum Caves festival: The Belum Caves festival was named as Kandanavolu Sambaralu.It was being organised to popularize the Belum caves in Kurnool district,Andhra Pradesh. About Belum Caves: Belum Caves are also known as… Continue reading Belum Caves Festival postponed
Indian Army rescues 1,500 tourists stranded in Nathu La in Sikkim
News:Recently,the Indian Army has rescued about 1,500 tourists who were stranded in Nathu La in eastern part of Sikkim. Facts: About NathuLa Pass: Nathu La is a mountain pass in the Himalayas in East Sikkim district.It connects the Indian state of Sikkim with China’s Tibet Autonomous Region. The pass is also one of the three… Continue reading Indian Army rescues 1,500 tourists stranded in Nathu La in Sikkim
Explained:How Andhra’s concept of three capitals is inspired by South Africa
News:The Andhra Pradesh cabinet has deferred taking a decision on relocating the state capital to three separate locations. Facts: About the decision on state capital: The Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister had announced that Andhra Pradesh could have three decentralised capitals on the lines of South Africa. The new capital being developed at Amaravati could become… Continue reading Explained:How Andhra’s concept of three capitals is inspired by South Africa
IAF bids farewell to its most lethal MiG-27 as it flies one last time
News:The MiG-27 which is known as Bahadur has been decommissioned by the Indian Air Force(IAF). Facts: About MIG 27: The MIG 27 was commissioned into the Indian Air Force in 1985 from erstwhile Soviet Union(Russia). It was initially developed in the Soviet Union and later indigenously manufactured by the Hindustan Aeronautics Limited in India. The… Continue reading IAF bids farewell to its most lethal MiG-27 as it flies one last time
