INS Kiltan commissioned into Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam

Indigenously-built anti-submarine warfare stealth corvette INS Kiltan was commissioned an into the Indian Navy at the Eastern Naval Command (Naval Dockyard) in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh It is India’s first major warship to have a superstructure of carbon fibre composite material resulting in improved stealth features, lower top weight and maintenance costs. About 81% of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Andhra Pradesh • Anti-submarine Ship • Carbon Fibre • Defence • Eastern Naval Command • Indian Navy • INS Kiltan • Stealth Corvette • Stealth Technology

CarbFix Project: World’s first negative emissions carbon-capture plant begins operations in Iceland

The world’s first negative emissions plant under the CarbFix Project to turn atmospheric carbon dioxide (CO2) into stone has begun operations in Hellisheidi, Iceland. It is intended to lock away carbon dioxide by reacting it with basaltic rocks. Work on the project began in 2007. CarbFix Project In it, the CO2 is captured from ambient ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017

Topics: CarbFix Project • Carbon dioxide • Climate change • Global warming • Iceland • International • Science and Technology

16 October: World Food Day

The World Food Day is observed globally on 16 October to mark foundation of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. The theme for the year 2017 is “Change the future of migration. Invest in food security and rural development.” The World Food Day is a day of action dedicated to ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017

Topics: Days and Events • Food and Agriculture Organisation • Food security • National • Observances • World Food Day

October 15: International Day of Rural Women

The International Day of Rural Women is observed every year on October 15 to recognize the crucial role and contribution of rural women. The 2017 theme of the day is “Challenges and opportunities in climate-resilient agriculture for gender equality and the empowerment of rural women and girls”. The observance of day highlights role and contribution ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017

Topics: Days and Events • Food security • International • international day of rural women • National • Observances • Poverty alleviation

TM Krishna wins 2015-16 Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration

Carnatic vocalist T M Krishna won 30th Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration for 2015 -16 for his services in promoting and preserving national integration in the country. He will be presented with the honour by Congress president Sonia Gandhi on October 31, 2017 Indira Gandhi’s death anniversary. TM Krishna He is one of prominent ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Awards • Carnatic music • Indira Gandhi Award for National Integration • Persons in News • T. M. Krishna