Indian Ordnance Factories
7 New Defence Companies dedicated to the Nation
On October 15, 2021, seven new defence companies were dedicated to the nation by the Defence Ministry. Highlights The seven companies that were carved out of the Ordnance Factory Board (OFB), are: Munitions India Limited (MIL), Armoured Vehicles Nigam Limited (AVNL), ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
ANANYA: Disinfectant Spray developed by Defence Institute
The Pune based Defence Institute of Advanced Technology (DIAT) has developed Nano-Technology based disinfectant spray to fight against COVID-19. The spray has been named ANANYA. Highlights The spray can be used by common man, health care workers. Also, the spray ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
DPIIT revises Public Procurement Order to encourage Make in India
The Department of Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT) recently revised Public Procurement Order in order to provide preference to Make in India initiative. Highlights According to the order, DPIIT has prescribed minimum of 60% procurement of local content ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020
Ordnance Factory Board to introduce “modified tents” to set up isolation units
The Ordnance Factory Board that governs the defence manufacturing unit spread across India is to introduce “modified tents” to set up isolation units. Highlights The idea of modified tents was brought by the Ordnance Equipment Factory, Kanpur. It aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
March 18: Ordnance Factory Day
On March 18, 2020, 219th Ordnance Factories Foundation Day was observed. Every year India observes March 18 as Ordnance Factory Day. The first Ordnance Factory was established in Kolkata in 1801. There are 41 ordnance factories in the country. History ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Bhabha Kavach: New bullet proof jacket developed by BARC-to be used by CISF
The Bhabha Atomic Research Centre developed a new bullet proof jacket called Bhabha Kavach. The jackets are to be used by the Central Industrial Security Force (CISF). Highlights Around 5 pieces of Bullet proof jackets were handed over to the ..