Contents1 What is the News?2 What is MK 54 lightweight torpedo?3 What is P-8I?4 What is Chaff?5 What is Flare? What is the News? The Defence Minister has signed a contract with the US government to procure MK 54 torpedoes and expendables such as chaff and flares for the Indian Navy’s anti-submarine warfare aircraft P-8I. … Continue reading Defence ministry pact with US to procure MK 54 torpedo, expendables worth Rs 423 cr
‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
What is the News? Imperial College, London has released a paper on smart and sustainable urban transport. What are the key suggestions given by the paper to decarbonize the Transport Sector? Create Hyper-local Neighbourhoods: Hyper-local neighbourhoods that provide every necessary service within a walking distance will help people avoid using transport for their daily needs.… Continue reading ‘Hyperlocal neighbourhoods’ can promote sustainable travel, help decarbonise transport sector: Report
How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is the aim of ONDC?3 How would ONDC work?4 What issues does the ONDC seek to address? What is the News? The Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade(DPIIT) is building an Open Network for Digital Commerce(ONDC) which is designed to curb digital monopolies and standardize the on-boarding… Continue reading How ONDC seeks to democratize digital commerce
In stern signal to China, India tests 5,000-km range Agni-V
What is the News? India has successfully test-fired Agni-V Missile. What is Agni-V? Agni-V is a surface-to-surface nuclear-capable InterContinental Ballistic Missile (ICBM). Note: ICBMs are guided missiles that can deliver nuclear and other payloads. They have a minimum range of 5,500 km, with maximum ranges varying from 7,000 to 16,000 km. Developed by: Defence Research and Development… Continue reading In stern signal to China, India tests 5,000-km range Agni-V
Prime Minister participates in 16th East Asia Summit on October 27, 2021
What is the news? Prime Minister recently participated in the “16th East Asia Summit” via video conference, hosted by “Brunei” as EAS and ASEAN Chair. India has been an active participant of EAS. It saw the participation of leaders from ASEAN countries and other EAS Participating Countries including Australia, China, Japan, South Korea, Russia, USA(first… Continue reading Prime Minister participates in 16th East Asia Summit on October 27, 2021
Union Minister for MSME Narayan Rane launches “SAMBHAV” National Level Awareness Programme, 2021
What is the news? “SAMBHAV”, a National Level Awareness Programme-2021, being organised by Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises. What is SAMBHAV? SAMBHAV calls for engagement of the youth in promoting entrepreneurship, leading to the economic development of the country. The mass outreach program is a one-month long initiative under the Ministry of MSME… Continue reading Union Minister for MSME Narayan Rane launches “SAMBHAV” National Level Awareness Programme, 2021
South Asia has lost most human capital due to air pollution: World Bank
What is the news? The latest “Changing Wealth of Nations” 2021 report published by the World Bank states that ‘South Asia’ suffers the most among all regions of the world in terms of loss of human capital due to air pollution. The latest report has measured wealth creation and distribution in 146 countries covering a… Continue reading South Asia has lost most human capital due to air pollution: World Bank
Ace your Anthropology optional with ForumIAS Foundation Course
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that ForumIAS is commencing with Anthropology Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2022 on 1st November. For enrolment and more details on the course, visit https://go.forumias.com/anthro22. The first three classes on 1st, 2nd, and 3rd Nov. are free to all students in order to understand the approach to the subject. Intensive discussion-based classes with relevant examples and… Continue reading Ace your Anthropology optional with ForumIAS Foundation Course
Ace your Geography optional with ForumIAS Foundation Course
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that ForumIAS has commenced with Geography Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2022 on 26th October. In case you missed the notification and want to enroll in the program, you can do so by visiting https://go.forumias.com/geo22. The first three classes on 26th, 27th, and 28th October are free to all students in order to understand the approach… Continue reading Ace your Geography optional with ForumIAS Foundation Course
Ace your Sociology optional with ForumIAS Foundation Course
Dear Friends, This is to inform you that ForumIAS has commenced with Sociology Optional Foundation Course for CSE 2022 on 25th October. In case you missed the notification and want to enroll in the program, you can do so by visiting https://go.forumias.com/socio22. The first three classes on 25th, 26th, and 28th Oct. are free to all students in order to understand the… Continue reading Ace your Sociology optional with ForumIAS Foundation Course
