What is the News? The Minister of Civil Aviation has flagged off the first flight of Made in India “Dornier Do-228 Aircraft”. What is Dornier 228 Aircraft? It is a multipurpose Made in India Aircraft. The aircraft has also been named as Hindustan aircraft. Manufactured by: Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) Note: HAL had been manufacturing… Continue reading Union Minister flags off First Made in India DornierAircraft Flight
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For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing surpasses the number of international patent filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 About the patents filed3 Other achievements made in India’s IP regime4 What are the steps taken by the Government to promote India’s patent regime? What is the News? According to the Ministry of Commerce and Industry, Filing of domestic patents in India has surpassed the number of international patent filings… Continue reading For the first time in 11 years, the number of domestic patent filing surpasses the number of international patent filing in India during Jan-Mar 2022
CBIC Chairman releases National Time Release Study, 2022
What is the News? The Central Board of Indirect Taxes and Customs(CBIC) has released Time Release Study (TRS) 2022. About Time Release Study(TRS) About TRS: TRS is essentially a performance measurement tool for assessing the cargo clearance process of international trade, as recommended by the WTO under the Trade Facilitation Agreement(TFA) and the World Customs… Continue reading CBIC Chairman releases National Time Release Study, 2022
Indigenous Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions for Indian Traffic Scenario launched under InTranSE -II Program
What is the News? The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) has launched three software applications under the Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor for Indian Cities Phase-II initiative. What is the Intelligent Transportation System Endeavor for Indian Cities initiative? Launched by: Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) Purpose: The initiative is aimed at undertaking… Continue reading Indigenous Intelligent Transportation Systems (ITS) Solutions for Indian Traffic Scenario launched under InTranSE -II Program
Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ successfully flight tested
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) along with the Indian Army and Air Force has successfully flight-tested “Helina” from an advanced light helicopter (ALH). What is HELINA? HELINA (Helicopter based NAG) is a third-generation fire and forget class anti-tank guided missile(ATGM) system mounted on the Advanced Light Helicopter(ALH). Developed by: Defence Research… Continue reading Anti-Tank Guided Missile ‘HELINA’ successfully flight tested
Launch Event of the State Energy and Climate Index Round 1
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is State Energy and Climate Index-(SECI)?3 What are the key findings of the index?4 What is the significance of the index?5 What is India’s Performance in Global Energy Indices? What is the News? NITI Aayog has released the State Energy and Climate Index-(SECI) Round 1. What is State Energy… Continue reading Launch Event of the State Energy and Climate Index Round 1
Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System and Pinaka Area Denial Munition Rocket Systems successfully flight-tested by DRDO & Indian Army
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) and the Indian Army have successfully flight-tested Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System (EPRS) and Pinaka Area Denial Munition (ADM) rocket systems. What is the Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System(EPRS)? Developed by: Pune-based DRDO laboratories – Armament Research and Development Establishment (ARDE) and High Energy Materials Research… Continue reading Pinaka Mk-I (Enhanced) Rocket System and Pinaka Area Denial Munition Rocket Systems successfully flight-tested by DRDO & Indian Army
First ever NTCA meeting outside National Capital held at Arunachal Pradesh
What is the News? The 20th Meeting of National Tiger Conservation Authority(NTCA) was held in Pakke tiger reserve in Arunachal Pradesh under the chairmanship of the Union Minister for Environment, Forest & Climate Change. Note: This is the first time in history that the NTCA meeting happened outside Delhi. What are the key highlights from… Continue reading First ever NTCA meeting outside National Capital held at Arunachal Pradesh
Cabinet approves distribution of fortified rice across Government Schemes
Contents1 What is the news?2 What is rice fortification?3 What is the need to fortify rice?4 What are the guidelines for fortification? What is the news? The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, has given its approval for supply of fortified rice throughout the Targeted Public Distribution System (TPDS) under the following schemes by 2024 in… Continue reading Cabinet approves distribution of fortified rice across Government Schemes
Ministry of I&B Constitutes Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force
Contents1 What is the News?2 Background3 About AVGC Promotion Task Force4 Terms of Reference of the Task Force What is the News? The Ministry of Information & Broadcasting has constituted the Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics(AVGC) Promotion Task Force. Background The Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comic(AVGC) sector in India has the potential to… Continue reading Ministry of I&B Constitutes Animation, Visual Effects, Gaming and Comics (AVGC) Promotion Task Force
