Aviation
Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024
A new bill, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was introduced by Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu. This bill replaces the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934, which was passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2024. The bill responds to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs
US Approves Helicopter Sale to India
On December 2, 2024, the Biden administration informed Congress about military sale to India, valued at approximately $1.17 billion. It aims to enhance India’s defence capabilities and the focus is on improving anti-submarine warfare. Details of the Sale India will ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2024
Category: Defence Current Affairs
India Inducts Sabal 20 Logistics Drone
India has enhanced its defense capabilities with the Sabal 20 logistics drone, developed by IIT Kanpur, this drone supports stealth operations and is designed for challenging terrains. The Indian Army has deployed it in the Eastern Theatre, which includes Arunachal ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Rare Red-Headed Vulture Sighting in Kasaragod
The Red-Headed Vulture was seen in Kasaragod, adding to the area’s bird diversity and importance. The critically endangered species was observed by bird watcher Sreelal K. Mohan. He documented the find near Mavungal. This marks the first recorded sighting of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Environment Current Affairs
Hyderabad Airport Wins for Digital Innovations
GMR Hyderabad International Airport Limited (GHIAL) has gained international recognition for its digital innovations. The accolades were presented at the ‘Airport Excellence Awards’ during the Saudi Airport Exhibition 2024. This event took place on November 12 at the Riyadh International ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Kerala Launches Seaplane Service for Tourism
The tourism sector in Kerala is set for an important boost with the launch of a new seaplane service. This initiative is scheduled to commence on November 11 at Bolgatty Waterdrome in Kochi. The inaugural flight will operate from Bolgatty ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2024
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Merger of Air India and Vistara
Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines (SIA) have agreed to merge Air India and Vistara to create India’s second-biggest carrier. Why is this merger significant? The Singapore Airlines (SIA) will get 25.1 per cent stake in the merged entity at an ..
Month: Current Affairs – November, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
AVGAS 100 LL
Indigenously developed special aviation fuel AVGAS 100 LL was launched by the Indian Government. Key facts AVGAS 100 LL was indigenously developed by the Indian Oil Corporation for the piston engine aircrafts and unmanned aerial vehicles. It is used to ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs