Knolls Archive of Day 20th of November 2024
Govt. Allows self-survey for Phase 2 of PM Awas Yojana
News: The Union Rural Development Ministry has, for the first time, allowed the self-survey for beneficiaries of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Gramin. 1. The Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin) was launched in 2016 as a centrally sponsored scheme. 2. It aims to provide a pucca house with basic amenities to rural families, who are homeless or… Continue reading Govt. Allows self-survey for Phase 2 of PM Awas Yojana
What are ATACMS, the US Missiles Ukraine fired into Russia?
News: After the US President Joe Biden’s administration allowed the Ukraine to use Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS), Ukraine’s army employed them to strike into Russia. 1. The Army Tactical Missile System (ATACMS) is a surface-to-surface ballistic missile, which can hit targets at up to 300 kms. 2. ATACMS was built by the US-based Lockheed… Continue reading What are ATACMS, the US Missiles Ukraine fired into Russia?
India and Italy to negotiate defence industrial road map, focus on maritime sector
News: On the sidelines of G-20 summit, India and Italy announced a five-year Joint Strategic Action Plan 2025-29 to enhance cooperation in key sectors like defence, connectivity, trade, energy transition. 1. On defence front, India and Italy agreed to negotiate a defence industrial road map, hold joint defence consultative meetings and cooperate on mutual exchange… Continue reading India and Italy to negotiate defence industrial road map, focus on maritime sector
