What is the News? The Defence Secretary has launched INS Vagsheer. It is the last of the Scorpene-class submarines made under Project 75 and can join the Navy fleet within 12-18 months after sea trials. What is INS Vagsheer? INS Vagsheer is the sixth submarine of Project 75 of the Indian Navy. Manufactured by: Mazagon… Continue reading LAUNCH OF SIXTH SCORPENE SUBMARINE ‘VAGSHEER’ AT MAZAGON DOCK LIMITED (MDL)
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Central Government amends Nidhi Rules, 2014 to safeguard the interest of general public
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are Nidhi Companies?3 What was the need for Nidhi (amendment) Rules, 2022?4 What are the key provisions of the Nidhi (amendment) Rules, 2022? What is the News? The government of India has released the Nidhi (amendment) Rules, 2022. This amendment brings changes to the Nidhi Rules,2014 to safeguard the… Continue reading Central Government amends Nidhi Rules, 2014 to safeguard the interest of general public
India’s Non-basmati rice exports grow by 109% since 2013-14 to USD 6115 million
What is the News? As per Government data, India’s non-basmati rice exports witnessed a significant growth of 109% from USD 2925 million in FY 2013-14 to USD 6115 million in FY 2021-22. What has been the trend in the exports of Non-Basmati Rice? Any rice other than Basmati Rice is named as Non- Basmati rice.… Continue reading India’s Non-basmati rice exports grow by 109% since 2013-14 to USD 6115 million
National Highways Precast Concrete Policy
What is the News? The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways(MORT&H) has released the National Highways Precast Concrete Policy. What is Precast Concrete? Precast concrete is reinforced concrete that is cast away from the building site and assembled on site. Advantages of Precast Concrete: 1) All-weather and fast construction, 2) Reliable quality & enhanced performance… Continue reading National Highways Precast Concrete Policy
Defence Secretary inaugurates two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise of Indian Coast Guard off Mormugao harbour, Goa
What is the News? Defence Secretary has inaugurated the 8th edition of the two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise, ‘NATPOLREX-VIII’. What is Exercise NATPOLREX? Conducted by: Indian Coast Guard(ICG). Purpose: It is a marine spill preparedness exercise. Objective: To enhance the preparedness and response capability of all the stakeholders in combating marine spills. – To… Continue reading Defence Secretary inaugurates two-day National Level Pollution Response Exercise of Indian Coast Guard off Mormugao harbour, Goa
Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 What have the researchers developed?4 What is the significance of this method developed? What is the News? Researchers have developed a plasma-based disinfectant generated with the help of cold atmospheric pressure plasma(CAP) which could act as a green decontaminant for Covid-19. Background The Covid-19 pandemic had brought forth the… Continue reading Plasma-based green disinfectants can limit spread of infectious diseases like COVID 19
PM lays the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
What is the News? The Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone of the WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM) in Jamnagar, Gujarat. Note: The first Ayurvedic University that was established in the world was also in Jamnagar. What is WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine (GCTM)? Setup by: Ministry of Ayush and World… Continue reading PM lays the foundation stone of WHO Global Centre for Traditional Medicine in Jamnagar
National Security Council Secretariat organizes National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India) to strengthen India’s Cyber posture
What is the News? The National Security Advisor has inaugurated the National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India). What is the National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India)? Conducted by: National Security Council Secretariat(NSCS) in association with Data Security Council of India (DSCI) as the knowledge partner and supported by the Defence Research and Development… Continue reading National Security Council Secretariat organizes National Cyber Security Incident Response Exercise(NCX India) to strengthen India’s Cyber posture
Union Minister inaugurates 40th ‘Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai
What is the News? Union Minister of Minority Affairs inaugurated the 40th edition of the ‘Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai. What is Hunar Haat? Organized by: Ministry of Minority Affairs under USTTAD (Upgrading the Skills & Training in Traditional Arts/Crafts for Development) scheme. Purpose: It is an exhibition of handicrafts and traditional products made by artisans… Continue reading Union Minister inaugurates 40th ‘Hunar Haat’ in Mumbai
Operations launched by RPF: Performance of RPF during the month of March 2022
What is the News? Railway Protection Force(RPF) is entrusted with the responsibility of security of railway property, passenger area, passengers and matters connected therewith. To fulfill these responsibilities, RPF has launched several operations in 2022. What are the Operations launched by the Railway Protection Force(RPF)? Operation Nanhe Farishte: Under this, RPF undertakes the noble cause… Continue reading Operations launched by RPF: Performance of RPF during the month of March 2022
