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Chinook will improve reaction capabilities, says IAF The Indian Air Force has inducted four CH-47 Chinook choppers from the United States. The Chinook choppers will be used for various military purposes including deploying of troops and machinery at high-altitude locations along the India-Pakistan border. Chinook helicopters are an advanced multi-role, vertical lift military helicopter manufactured… Continue reading Chinook will improve reaction capabilities, says IAF

Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey A nationwide survey by Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR) has reported that for 41.34% respondents distribution of liquor, cash and freebies was an important factor behind voting a particular candidate in election. ADR is a NGO which works in the area of electoral and political reforms ADR conducted… Continue reading Liquor, cash, freebies swing votes: ADR survey

Minimum area, maximum plants Mango Meadows, a man-made forest, features in the URF World Records and the Limca Book of Records for developing the maximum number of agriculture and horticulture species in a minimum area of 30 acres. It is also world’s first agriculture theme park. The park hosts nearly 4,800 plant varieties. Mango Meadows… Continue reading Minimum area, maximum plants

Supreme Court in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPATs The Supreme Court has said that it was in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPAT in assembly and parliamentary elections. However, the Election commission has been resisting this proposal. The Supreme Court has directed the Election Commission to file an affidavit on… Continue reading Supreme Court in favour of increasing random physical verification of VVPATs

Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years According to data from Ministry of Rural Development, the demand for jobs under the Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Act (MGNREGA) had recorded a marked increase in 2018-2019. Up to March 25th2019, the work generated under MGNREGA was 255… Continue reading Rural distress: last year of govt saw highest demand for MNREGA jobs in 8 years

Eye on Indian Ocean, India-Australia joint naval exercise to begin April 2 An Australian diplomatic source has said that the third edition of AUSINDEX exercise (Exercise Australia-India) will be held off the coast of Vishakhapatnam from 2nd-16thApril 2019. AUSINDEX is a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Royal Australian Navy (RAN). The first… Continue reading Eye on Indian Ocean, India-Australia joint naval exercise to begin April 2

Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe lays foundation stone for oil refinery Sri Lankan Prime Minister has laid the foundation stone for the oil refinery and cement factory in Mirijjawila, Hambantota. The $3.85 billion project is the single largest foreign investment in Sri Lanka. It is jointly funded by Oman and Singapore-registered Silver Park International, a… Continue reading Sri Lankan PM Ranil Wickremesinghe lays foundation stone for oil refinery

Lesser clicks, a boon for bricks The Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion new rules on the foreign direct investment (FDI) policy for e-retail has benefitted the offline retailers also known as brick and mortar (B&M) retail sector. Brick and mortar(B&M) refers to businesses that are bound to a physical space, like a specific building… Continue reading Lesser clicks, a boon for bricks

Punjab and Haryana likely to reap a bumper crop of wheat Punjab and Haryana are expected to reap a bumper harvest of wheat due to an extended winter and good rain spells during the ongoing Rabi season. In India, there are two major cropping seasons: a) Kharif and b) Rabi. Another cropping season Zaid i.e.… Continue reading Punjab and Haryana likely to reap a bumper crop of wheat

Protect ocean ecosystem, tap blue economy: V Naidu India’s Vice President Venkaiah Naidu has said that any further degradation of marine ecosystems should be prevented. He also advocated that India should reap the enormous potential of ‘blue economy’ to achieve higher economic growth. Blue economy is the sustainable use of ocean resources for economic growth,… Continue reading Protect ocean ecosystem, tap blue economy: V Naidu