News: Indian Air Force(IAF) has celebrated its 88th Anniversary by achieving a new record of the highest Skydive Landing at Khardungla Pass. Facts: Khardung La: It is a mountain pass in the Leh district of the union territory of Ladakh.The pass is located on the Ladakh Range, north of Leh and is the gateway to… Continue reading Air Force creates record of highest skydive landing at Khardung La Pass in Leh
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DRDO successfully flight tests Indigenously Developed Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM)
News:Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully flight tested New generation Anti Radiation Missile(RUDRAM). Facts: RUDRAM: It is India’s first indigenous anti-radiation air-to-surface missile for Indian Air Force(IAF).The missile is integrated on SU-30 Mk1 fighter aircraft. Purpose: It is designed to detect, track and neutralise the adversary’s radar, communication assets and other radio frequency sources… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight tests Indigenously Developed Anti Radiation Missile (RUDRAM)
India gets its first ever Brand & Logo for its Cotton on 2nd World Cotton Day
News: Union Minister of Textiles launched the 1st ever Brand & Logo for Indian Cotton on 2nd World Cotton Day. Facts: Kasturi Cotton: India’s premium Cotton would be known as ‘Kasturi Cotton’ in the world cotton Trade.The Kasturi Cotton brand will represent Whiteness, Brightness, Softness, Purity, Luster, Uniqueness and Indianness. Cott-Ally: It is a mobile… Continue reading India gets its first ever Brand & Logo for its Cotton on 2nd World Cotton Day
Indian Coast Guard launches offshore patrol vessel ‘Vigraha’
News: Indian Coast Guard have launched an offshore patrol vessel named ‘Vigraha’. Facts: Vigraha: It is an offshore patrol vessel(OPV) built and designed by Larsen and Toubro Shipbuilding under the ‘Make in India’ initiative. Additional Facts: Offshore patrol vessels(OPVs): These are patrolling vehicles which are deployed by Indian coast guards to patrol the maritime boundary… Continue reading Indian Coast Guard launches offshore patrol vessel ‘Vigraha’
Union Health Minister releases ‘Ayush Standard Treatment Protocol’ to fight Coronavirus
News: Ministry of Health and Ayush has released the ‘Ayush Standard Treatment Protocol’ for management of Covid-19 in association with the Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) and Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR). Facts: Background: Government had set up an Interdisciplinary Committee for Integration of Ayurveda and Yoga Interventions in the ‘National Clinical Management… Continue reading Union Health Minister releases ‘Ayush Standard Treatment Protocol’ to fight Coronavirus
DRDO successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo(SMART)
News:Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has conducted a successful flight test of the Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo(SMART) from Wheeler Island off the coast of Odisha. Facts: SMART: It is a missile assisted release of lightweight Anti-Submarine Torpedo System for anti-submarine warfare(ASW) operations for far beyond torpedo range. Additional Facts: Anti-submarine warfare: It is… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight tested the Supersonic Missile Assisted Release of Torpedo(SMART)
India successfully test-fires new version of nuclear-capable Shaurya Missile
News: Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) have successfully conducted the trial of the nuclear-capable Shaurya missile. Facts: Shaurya: It is a hypersonic surface-to-surface tactical missile developed as a land variant of short-range Submarine Launched Ballistic Missile (SLBM) K-15 Sagarika. Features: These ballistic missiles belong to the K missile family.It has a range of at least… Continue reading India successfully test-fires new version of nuclear-capable Shaurya Missile
Prime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar
News: The Prime Minister will dedicate to the nation the historic Kosi rail mega bridge in Bihar. Facts: Kosi Rail Mahasetu: It is a 1.9km long rail bridge that connects Nirmali and Bhaptiyahi(Saraigarh) in Bihar.The project was sanctioned by the Centre during 2003-04. Significance: The project provides a shorter route to the Northeast.It is also… Continue reading Prime minister inaugurates historic Kosi Rail Mahasetu In Bihar
DRDO develops P-7 Heavy Drop System
News: Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has developed the P-7 Heavy Drop System. Facts: P-7 Heavy Drop System: It is used for para dropping military stores up to 7-ton weight class from IL 76 aircraft.It consists of a platform & specialised parachute system. The system has been developed indigenously and has been successfully inducted in… Continue reading DRDO develops P-7 Heavy Drop System
Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective”
News: Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective” under Dekho Apna Desh Webinar Series. Facts: Punjab: It is called ‘the land of Five Waters’ referring to the rivers Jhelum, Chenab, Ravi, Sutlej, and Beas. Who controlled it? Much of the frontier was occupied by Maharaja Ranjit Singh also known as Sher-e-Punjab… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism organises a webinar titled “Punjab- A historic perspective”
