News: Union Minister for Consumer Affairs has attended the 74th foundation day celebration of the Bureau of Indian Standards(BIS). Facts: Initiative launched during the event: Toy Testing facilities: Government has recently brought “Toys” under mandatory BIS certification. Hence, the test facilities will act as an enabler for about 5000 industrial units including micro & small… Continue reading Bureau of Indian Standards celebrates the 74th foundation day
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Enhanced version of PINAKA Rocket System successfully Flight Tested
News: Enhanced PINAKA rocket system has been successfully flight tested from Integrated Test Range, Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. Facts: Pinaka Rocket System: It is a multiple rocket launcher developed indigenously by the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) for the Indian Army. Purpose: It is used for attacking the adversary targets prior… Continue reading Enhanced version of PINAKA Rocket System successfully Flight Tested
Vice President launches virtual festival of ‘Parampara Series 2020- National Festival of Music & Dance’
News: Vice President of India has launched the virtual festival of ‘Parampara Series 2020- National Festival of Music & Dance’. Facts: Parampara Series: It is an annual festival of music and dance organised by Natya Tarangini in partnership with the United Nations. Additional Facts: Natya Tarangini: It was founded initially as a Kuchipudi Dance Institute… Continue reading Vice President launches virtual festival of ‘Parampara Series 2020- National Festival of Music & Dance’
Ministry of Tourism organise a webinar on “Bundi: Architectural Heritage of a Forgotten Rajput Capital”
News: Ministry of Tourism’s Dekho Apna Desh Webinar series has organised a webinar titled “Bundi: Architectural Heritage of a Forgotten Rajput Capital”. Facts: Bundi: It is an erstwhile capital of Hada Rajput province known as Hadauti located in south-eastern Rajasthan. Known as: Bundi is also known as City of stepwells, blue city and also as… Continue reading Ministry of Tourism organise a webinar on “Bundi: Architectural Heritage of a Forgotten Rajput Capital”
Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation
News: The study published in the journal Nature has found the Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation. Facts: About the study: The study was based on molecular chemical analysis of residue in shards of pottery found at the archaeological site of Kotda Bhadli, a rural settlement located in Gujarat. Key findings from… Continue reading Evidence of dairy production in the Indus Valley Civilisation
DRDO executes final user trial of Nag anti-tank missile
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO) has successfully carried out the final user trial of the Anti Tank Guided Missile(ATGM), Nag. Facts: Nag: It is a third-generation, fire-and-forget anti-tank guided missile (ATGM) developed by DRDO. Purpose: The missile has been developed to strike and neutralise highly-fortified enemy tanks in day and night conditions. Range: The missile has a range… Continue reading DRDO executes final user trial of Nag anti-tank missile
ASW corvette INS Kavaratti commissioned in Vizag
News: Army chief General has commissioned anti-submarine warfare(ASW) ship INS Kavaratti into the Indian Navy at the Naval Dockyard in Visakhapatnam. Facts: INS Kavaratti: It is an anti-submarine warfare corvette of the Indian Navy built under Project 28. Built by: It has been designed by the Indian Navy’s in-house organisation Directorate of Naval Design(DND) and built by Garden… Continue reading ASW corvette INS Kavaratti commissioned in Vizag
Air Force creates record of highest skydive landing at Khardung La Pass in Leh
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
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
