Launch of navigation satellite IRNSS-1H unsuccessful: ISRO

The launch of IRSO’s eight navigation satellite IRNSS-1H onbaord of PSLV-C39 from Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh was unsuccessful. The heat shield did not separate as a result of which satellite did not complete the 4th stage. The IRNSS-1H was being sent to space to back up and replace the functions of India’s first navigation satellite IRNSS-1A ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

Topics: IRNSS-1A • IRNSS-1H • ISRO • NavIC • Space technology

India, Switzerland ink two MoUs in the field of Railways

India and Switzerland have signed two Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for exchanging technical cooperation in the field of Railways. They were signed after delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting President of Swiss Confederation Doris Leuthard in New Delhi. They also issued Joint press statement. Signed Pacts MoU between Konkan Railway Corporation ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

Topics: black money • FDI • india-switzerland • National • NSG • Railways • Trade

EU, India agrees to enhance counter-terrorism cooperation

India and European Union (EU) have agreed to strengthen cooperation between their security and intelligence agencies to combat threat of terrorism and check terror financing. Both sides deliberated extensively on combating terror financing and challenges posed by violent extremism and radicalisation during 10th India-European Union Counter Terrorism Dialogue held in New Delhi. Key Highlights 10th ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: India-EU • National • Radicalisation • Terror Funding • Terrorism

US approves first gene therapy for cancer

The US Food and Drug Administration (FDA) approved first gene therapy, a treatment that uses patient’s own immune cells to fight acute lymphoblastic leukaemia. The approval will usher new approach to treatment of cancer and other serious and life-threatening diseases. Studies have shown that 83% of patients responded to this treatment, achieving remission within three ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

Topics: Cancer • Gene therapy • International • Medical Science • Science and Technology • US

CCS approves first phase of Army reforms

The Union Cabinet Committee on Security (CCS) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved implementation of first phase of reforms pertaining to the Indian Army based on recommendations of Lt Gen Shekatkar Committee. The purpose of reforms is to enhance combat capability and also optimize and rebalance defence expenditure of Indian Army in phased ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Army Reforms • Cabinet Committee on Security • Cabinet Decisions • Defence • National • Shekatkar Committee