News: Minister of State for Shipping has reviewed the development activities of India’s first trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal. Facts: Vallarpadam Terminal: It is a part of the Cochin Port in Kochi, Kerala located on Vallarpadam Island. The terminal is proposed to be developed as the most preferred gateway for South India and leading trans-shipment… Continue reading India’s first trans-shipment hub – Vallarpadam Terminal
Category: Factly: Polity and Nation
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Dhruvastra: DRDO test fires ‘made in India’ anti-tank guided Nag missile
News: Defence Research and Development Organisation has successfully conducted flight trials of Dhruvastra. Facts: Dhruvastra: It is a variant of the HELINA(Helicopter based NAG) Weapon System being inducted into the Indian Air Force(IAF). HELINA is a third generation fire and forget class anti-tank guided missile(ATGM) system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH). Purpose: The missile… Continue reading Dhruvastra: DRDO test fires ‘made in India’ anti-tank guided Nag missile
Explained: The significance of Kakrapar-3
News: Prime minister has congratulated India’s nuclear scientists after the third unit of the Kakrapar Atomic Power Project(KAPP-3) achieved its first criticality — a term that signifies the initiation of a controlled but sustained nuclear fission reaction. Facts: Kakrapar-3 Atomic Power Plant: It is a nuclear power station located in Gujarat. It is the country’s… Continue reading Explained: The significance of Kakrapar-3
Army Gets World’s Most Agile, Lightest Surveillance Drone “Bharat”
Facts: Bharat is an indigenously developed drone developed by Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO).The drone is equipped with artificial intelligence that helps it to detect friends and enemies and take action accordingly.
Five volumes of Mongolian Kanjur presented to President
News: The Ministry of Culture has presented the first set of five volumes of Mongolian Kanjur published under the National Mission for Manuscripts(NMM) to the President. Facts: Mongolian Kanjur: It is a Buddhist canonical text in 108 volumes which is considered to be the most important religious text in Mongolia. In the Mongolian language ‘Kanjur’… Continue reading Five volumes of Mongolian Kanjur presented to President
Bhopal’s zardozi artists hanging by a thread
News: Coronavirus induced lockdown has left the zardozi art workers with mounting losses and joblessness with no customers even during the wedding season. Facts: Zardozi Art: The word ‘Zardozi’ is made up of two Persian terms, Zar meaning gold and Dozi meaning embroidery.The art was patronised by the Mughals especially Akbar during the 17th century. … Continue reading Bhopal’s zardozi artists hanging by a thread
Explained: The new weapons DAC has approved ‘for defence of borders’
News: Defence Acquisition Council(DAC) chaired by Defence Minister has cleared several proposals worth close to Rs 39,000 crore that will boost the combat capabilities of all three services—Army, Navy and the Air Force. Facts: Key Proposals:
Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC)
News: The 49th Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC) was held through video conferencing. Facts: National Productivity Council(NPC): It is an autonomous body established in 1958 under Department for Promotion of Industry & Internal Trade (DPIIT), Ministry of Commerce & Industry. Aim: To promote innovation – led productivity in a sustained manner in… Continue reading Governing Council Meeting of National Productivity Council (NPC)
Excavation at Kodumanal reveals megalithic belief in afterlife
News: The excavations at Kodumanal village have thrown light on burial rituals and the concept of afterlife in megalithic culture. Facts: Kodumanal: It is a village located in the Erode district in Tamil Nadu.It is located on the northern banks of Noyyal River, a tributary of the Cauvery. Significance: It was once a flourishing ancient… Continue reading Excavation at Kodumanal reveals megalithic belief in afterlife
Union minister inaugurates Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana
News: Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has inaugurated the Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojna. Facts: Chamba Tunnel: It is a 440-metre long tunnel built by Border Roads Organisation(BRO) on Rishikesh-Dharasu road Highway(NH94) in Uttarakhand. The tunnel will facilitate all-weather connectivity to Chardham – Gangotri, Kedarnath, Yamunotri and Badrinath. Chardham Pariyojna: The project involves… Continue reading Union minister inaugurates Chamba Tunnel under Chardham Pariyojana
