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ISRO postpones GSLV launch due to glitch

August 23, 2013

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) cancelled Geosynchronous Satellite Launch Vehicle (GSLV) programme after imperfections in its indigenous cryogenic upper stage. The GSLV-D5 mission to launch into orbit the advanced communication satellite GSAT-14 was dropped due to a fuel leak. ..

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AERB nod to run KKNPP first reactor at 50 % capacity

August 20, 2013

The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) has granted permission to the Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) to run its first reactor at 50 % (500 MW) capacity and synchronization of its generator. What is the significance of  approval to Kudankulam Nuclear Power Project (KKNPP) by Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)? The ..

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INS Sindhurakshak (submarine of Indian Navy) sinks

August 15, 2013

In a major blow to the Indian Navy, a recently refurbished submarine sank following an explosion and fire leaving 18 crew of its on board dead.  INS Sindhurakshak sank into the shallow waters of its berth at the naval dockyard in ..

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India, China play key role to break potash cartel

August 3, 2013

India and China together played a significant role in busting a giant Russia-Belarus potash cartel. This move will benefit the importers of potash and ultimately the cultivators as it is likely to bring down its prices significantly. How did India ..

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BrahMos receives orders worth Rs 25,000 crore

August 3, 2013

Indo-Russian (49.5 % stake) joint venture, BrahMos Aerospace developed the world’s first supersonic cruise missile and has already bagged orders worth Rs 25,000 crore from the Indian defence forces. The deliveries to the Indian Army and Navy have started and ..

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India-Russia talks cut no ice on nuclear liability

July 3, 2013

No progress could be made b/w India and Russia on the issue of nuclear liability. The talks were held b/w Atomic Energy Commission (AEC) Chief R.K. Sinha and Russia’s nuclear corporation Rosatom head, Sergei Kiriyenko. What is the issue? Russia ..

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