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
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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
DRDO successfully flight-tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology off Odisha coast
What is the News? Defence Research and Development Organization(DRDO) has successfully flight-tested Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet (SFDR) booster at the Integrated Test Range (ITR), Chandipur off the coast of Odisha. What is Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet(SFDR)? SFDR is a missile propulsion system being developed by the Defence Research and Development Organisation(DRDO). Aim: To develop critical… Continue reading DRDO successfully flight-tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet technology off Odisha coast
Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission
What is the News? The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) till March 2023. What is Atal Innovation Mission(AIM)? Launched by: NITI Aayog in accordance with the Finance Minister’s declaration in the 2015 Budget Speech. Aim: To create and promote an ecosystem of innovation and… Continue reading Cabinet approves extension of Atal Innovation Mission
Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports releases India’s contribution to UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport in 2022
Contents1 What is the News?2 What are the Conventions and Declarations related to Anti-Doping?2.1 Copenhagen Declaration2.2 International Convention Against Doping in Sport2.3 UNESCO Fund for the Elimination of Doping in Sports3 Why has India contributed to this UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport? What is the News? The Ministry of Youth Affairs and… Continue reading Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports releases India’s contribution to UNESCO Fund for Elimination of Doping in Sport in 2022
Indian Tent Turtles
What is the News? The Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change has informed Rajya Sabha that there are no reports to indicate that the Indian tent turtle is on the verge of extinction due to illegal mining in Narmada River. What is an Indian Tent Turtle? Indian tent turtle (Pangshura tentoria) is a species… Continue reading Indian Tent Turtles
Union Home Minister presided over the 37th meeting of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee
What is the News? The Union Home Minister has presided over the 37th meeting of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee. What is the Parliamentary Committee on Official Language? Setup in: 1976 under section 4 of the Official Languages Act,1963. Mandate: The Committee shall review the progress made in the use of Hindi for the Official… Continue reading Union Home Minister presided over the 37th meeting of the Parliamentary Official Language Committee
Landmark policy decision to indigenise 101 more weapons and platforms to speed up ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in Defence
Contents1 What is the News?2 What is a Positive Indigenisation List?3 What does the third Positive Indigenisation List contain?4 What is the significance of this Positive Indigenisation List?5 What are the measures taken by the Government to maximize the participation of domestic industry? What is the News? The Defense Minister has released the third Positive… Continue reading Landmark policy decision to indigenise 101 more weapons and platforms to speed up ‘Atma Nirbharta’ in Defence
