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World Bank Loan for Odisha State Capability and Resilient Growth Program

April 4, 2023

Odisha, a state located on the east coast of India, is particularly vulnerable to natural disasters, with cyclones hitting the state every 15 months on average and a coastline of 480 km exposed to tsunami risk. In response to these ..

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Rs 19,600 Crore Defence Contracts for NGOPVs and NGMVs

April 4, 2023

On March 30, 2023, the Ministry of Defence (MoD) signed contracts with Indian shipyards for the acquisition of 11 Next Generation Offshore Patrol Vessels (NGOPVs) and six Next Generation Missile Vessels (NGMVs) at an overall cost of approximately Rs 19,600 ..

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Weapon Locating Radars Swathi (Plains)

April 4, 2023

India, like many countries, faces threats from artillery and rocket fire across its borders. To counter this, India developed the Weapon Locating Radar (WLR) Swathi, a mobile artillery-locating, phased array radar system. Recently, the Ministry of Defence signed a contract ..

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Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long Range)

April 4, 2023

The defence ministry recently signed a deal worth over Rs 1,700 crore for the procurement of the Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (Long Range), commonly known as NGMMCB (LR). This deal, in combination with the BrahMos missiles, will strengthen ..

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Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism

April 4, 2023

Australia’s Safeguard Mechanism (Crediting) Amendment Bill 2023 has been passed by Parliament, marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to address climate change. With the new arrangements taking effect from 1 July 2023, the reformed Safeguard Mechanism aims to ..

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Coastal Kerala Geckoella

April 4, 2023

Scientists have made a new discovery of a species of lizard from the coastal forests of northern Kerala. The species, named Cyrtodactylus (Geckoella) chengodumalaensis, is a ground-dwelling gecko that was discovered by a team of researchers led by Ishan Agarwal ..

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Current Affairs- Today’s Headlines: April 4, 2023

April 4, 2023

Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for April 4, 2023 INDIA 10th Edition of annual Indian – Sri Lankan bilateral maritime exercise SLINEX-2023 commences at Colombo. Vice President and Rajya Sabha Chairman Jagdeep Dhankhar today extended greetings on ..

Daily UPSC Prelims Current Affairs – March 18, 2023 [Mock Test]

April 4, 2023

1. Consider the following statements with respect to the Animal Welfare Board of India: It was constituted under the Wildlife Protection Act. It is a statutory advisory body under the Union Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying. Rukmini Devi ..

Combined Commanders Conference

April 3, 2023

The Combined Commanders’ Conference (CCC) is an annual event where India’s top military commanders come together to discuss and brainstorm on military matters and national security. The conference serves as a platform for the country’s military leaders to exchange ideas, ..

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Akash Weapon System and ₹8,161 Crore BDL Contract

April 3, 2023

Bharat Dynamics Limited (BDL) signed a contract worth ₹8,161 crore with the Ministry of Defence for the production and supply of Akash Weapon System (AWS) for two regiments of the Indian Army. This Hyderabad-based defence public sector unit is gearing ..

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