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Joginder War Memorial inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh
On October 23, 2020, an Indian Army war memorial called the Joginder War Memorial was inaugurated at Bum La, Arunachal Pradesh. It was inaugurated by the Joginder Singh’s daughter. Joginder singh He was awarded Param Vir Chakra posthumously. He joined ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
What is the Assam Mizoram border dispute?
In early October, 2020, the residents of Assam and Mizoram fought over territory and injured at least 8 people. This is mainly due to the dispute between the states over the interstate boundary. What is the issue? The dispute between ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates 44 bridges
On October 12, 2020, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated 44 bridges that were built by the Border Road Organization. The minister also laid a foundation stone of Nechiphu tunnel in Arunachal Pradesh. Highlights The 44 bridges inaugurated are located in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India to acquire Sprut Light Tanks from Russia
India is currently in advanced talks with Russia to acquire light weight tanks. These are newly developed tanks in Russia. They are being acquired to be used in high altitude areas of Line of Actual Control. Highlights The need to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
India-Nepal: 41 ambulances, 6 School Buses donated
On the eve of Gandhi Jayanti (October 2, 2020), India donated 41 ambulances and 6 school buses to organizations in the field of health and education in Nepal. Highlights Since 1994, India has gifted 823 ambulances to Nepal. This is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
Cabinet Committee approves Indian Army Communication Network for Rs 7,796 crores
On October 1, 2020, the Cabinet Committee in Security approved ASCON (Army Static Switched Communication Network) Phase IV. ASCON is a high end communication system. It is to be implemented at an estimated cost of Rs 7,796 crores. The project ..