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Minister of Textiles inaugurates two Silk Projects in Assam
The Minister of Textiles, Smriti Irani inaugurated two silk projects Soil to Silk Project and Eri Spun Silk Mill in Assam. Soil to Silk Project The project envisages new Eri plantation on 100 hectares and will facilitate post cocoon activities for an ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana of Madhya Pradesh
The government of Madhya Pradesh has launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana to provide employment for youth. Features of the Scheme The scheme guarantees 100 days of employment every year to urban youths from economically weaker sections (EWS). The youth ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
HAL places order with Thales for 2.75-inch Rocket Launchers
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) has awarded French aerospace and defence company Thales a contract to supply 135 2.75-inch (70-mm) rocket launchers. These certified, field-proven, competitive rocket launchers are suitable for use on both light and combat helicopters. The order is aimed to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
BEL Launches Atmospheric Water Generator
The Defence PSU Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) has unveiled the Atmospheric Water Generator (AWG) at the Aero India 2019. The new product aims to provide an innovative solution to meet the ever-increasing need for drinking water worldwide. Atmospheric Water Generator The ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Navy Drill of Iran Velayat 97
Iran will hold a three-day navy drill Velayat 97 in a vast area of the Gulf and the Indian Ocean including a sensitive global shipping route. Features of the Velayat 97 The three-day navy drill would be held in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
President Approves Amendments to Indian Stamp Act 1899
President Ram Nath Kovind has given the assent for the amendments to the Indian Stamp Act 1899 introduced as part of the Finance Act 2019. Amendments Proposed The amendments proposed are: Creation of the legal and institutional mechanism to enable states ..