India signs deal to acquire R-27 Air-to-Air Missiles from Russia

India has signed Rs.1,500 crore deal to acquire R-27 air-to-air missiles from Russia for equipping Su-30MKI combat aircraft fleet of the Indian Air Force and for boosting its capabilities in beyond visual range warfare. Key Highlights R-27 air-to-air missiles have been acquired under 10-I projects which mandate all the 3 services (Indian Army, Indian Navy ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: 10-I projects • defence deals • India-Russia • R-27 Air-to-Air Missiles • Su-30MKI • War Wastage Reserve

Centre plans to combat vehicle theft with Microdot Patches

Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has issued a Draft Notification GSR 521(E) that seeks to amend Central Motor Vehicle Rules and allows motor vehicles and their parts, components, assemblies, sub-assemblies to be affixed with Microdot Patches. MoRTH has sought comments/objections on draft notification within 30 days. Also, microdots have to comply with ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Central Motor Vehicle Rules • Microdot Patches • Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways • vehicle theft

5,645 electric buses sanctioned for 65 cities: NITI Aayog

According to NITI (National Institution for Transforming India) Aayog an Inter-Ministerial Panel has sanctioned 5645 electric buses for operations in 65 cities and for inter-city operations to 8 state transport undertakings. The announcement in this regard was made by NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant. The move will give huge impetus to automobile sector, clean up ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Amitabh Kant • e-mobility • Electric Buses • Electric vehicle • FAME-II Scheme • Make in India • NITI Aayog

West Bengal CM launches ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ campaign

Chief Minister of West Bengal Mamata Banerjee launched a unique initiative called ‘Didi Ke Bolo’ (Tell your sister) campaign to reach out to people of State. This campaign for common masses, is devised to entertain voters’ regarding various issues for which phone number (9137091370) and website www.didikaybolo.com are also launched. The move is being seen ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Topics: Didi Ke Bolo Campaign • Mamata Banerjee • Political Campaign • Trinamool Congress • West Bengal

Govt. may review List of Iconic Tourist Sites

Government of India’s plan to develop 17 Iconic Tourist Sites could possibly see some changes. Recently, Union Culture and Tourism Minister of State (independent charge) Prahlad Singh Patel ordered setting up of a committee to review sites included in project. Changes sought: Union Petroleum Minister Dharmendra Pradhan aked Minirty to include Odisha’s Konark Sun Temple ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: 17 Iconic Tourist Sites • List of Iconic Tourist Sites Project • Odisha • Tourism Infrastructure • Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman • Union Ministry of Tourism