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DAC approves procurement of 1,000 engines for fitment in T-72 tanks
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has approved procurement of 1,000 engines of 1,000 BHP (brake horse power) for fitment in T-72 tanks of Indian Army. These engines will be procured under ‘Buy & Make’ category at an approximate cost of over ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
India, Morocco agree to enhance bilateral cooperation in field of defence and security
India and Morocco have agreed to enhance bilateral cooperation in the field of defence and security. Decision in this regard was taken at meeting between Moroccan Defence Minister Abdeltif Loudyi and Defence Mnister Nirmala Sitaraman in South Block in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
25th September observed as Antyodaya Diwas
25th September was observed as Antyodaya Diwas across the country to mark the birth anniversary of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyaya, a noted philosopher, historian and political activist. Antyodaya means uplifting of the weakest section of the society. Several activities including blood donation ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Andhra Pradesh tops Ease of Living Index rankings under AMRUT
Andhra Pradesh has topped Ease of Living Index rankings under AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation). It was followed by Odisha and Madhya Pradesh. The three states were awarded best-performing states at National Dissemination Workshop on Ease of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
21st Central Zonal Council meeting held in Lucknow
The 21st Central Zonal Council meeting was held in Lucknow, capital of Uttar Pradesh. It was chaired by Union Home Minister r Rajnath Singh. It was attended by Chief Ministers of Uttar Pradesh, Uttarakhand while representative ministers of Madhya Pradesh ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting joins SDG Media Compact aimed at advancing awareness of SDGs
Union Ministry of Information and Broadcasting has joined SDG Media Compact aimed at advancing awareness of Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs). It is among more than 30 organisations from across the world that have come together to form global media compact. ..