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
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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
Home Minister Amit Shah dedicates National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to nation
News: Union Minister for Home Affairs inaugurated the Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) and also dedicated National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to the Nation. Facts: Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) It was approved in 2018 to combat cybercrime in India in a comprehensive and coordinated manner. It functions under the Ministry of Home… Continue reading Home Minister Amit Shah dedicates National Cyber Crime Reporting Portal to nation
Annual Crime in India Report 2018
News: The National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) published the Annual Crime in India Report 2018 Facts: Key highlights Overall crime in India increased 1.3% in 2018 compared to 2017 crime rate per lakh population was 383.5 in 2018 Uttar Pradesh accounted for most number of crime against women followed by Maharashtra and West Bengal Madhya… Continue reading Annual Crime in India Report 2018
16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas being celebrated
News:The 16th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is being celebrated on 9th January, 2020. Facts: Pravasi Bharatiya Divas: The Pravasi Bharatiya Divas is celebrated every year on January 9th.It was celebrated for the first time in 2003. The celebratory event for the Diwas is organised by the Ministry of External Affairs. The purpose of Pravasi Bharatiya Divas… Continue reading 16th Pravasi Bhartiya Divas being celebrated
Explained:Who was Manilal Doctor?
News:Recently,January 8 was observed as the death anniversary of Manilal Doctor who was a close associate of Mahatma Gandhi and is also known for his efforts towards helping abolish the indentured labour system. Facts: About indentured labour system: In 1833,the British Parliament has banned slavery and the practice became illegal throughout the Empire. However,to maintain… Continue reading Explained:Who was Manilal Doctor?
