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MSME: Technology Centres help to manufacture micro parts of COVID-19 kits
The technology centres that are operating under the Ministry of MSME (Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises) are manufacturing critical parts of the RT-PCR (Reverse Transcription Polymerase Chain Reaction) machines. Highlights The technology centres in Jamshedpur, Bhubaneswar and Kolkata that are ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
SIPRI: India one among top three military spender
On April 27, 2020, the Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) released its report on military spending of different countries in the world. According to the report, US, China and India are the three top most military spenders in 2019. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
GoI amends FDI policy
On April 18, 2020, the Government of India amended the Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) policy. This has been done to prevent opportunistic acquisitions of Indian companies due to COVID-19 economic crisis. The amendments has been made to the Consolidated FDI ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Siachen Day Commemorated
On April 13, 2020, the Indian Army commemorated Siachen Day. The day is observed to commemorate the courage of Indian Army under “Operation Meghdoot”. The Day also honours Siachen Warriors serving motherland successfully from the enemy. Highlights Every year, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Army Medical Corps 256th Raising Day celebrated
On April 3, 2020, the Army Medical Corps Raising Day was celebrated under the motto Motto: “Survey Santu Nirmaya” The meaning of “Survey Santu Nirmaya” is “Let all the humans be free from disabilities and diseases”. Highlights The Army Medical ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
SIPRI released “Trends in international arms transfers 2019” report
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently released its annual “Trends in international arms transfers 2019” report. As per the report, India retained its rank as the world’s second largest arms importers during 2015-19. The five largest arms importers ..