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India, US sign $1billion contract for six “Super Hercules” aircrafts
India and the US have signed another mega defence deal worth $1.01 billion in which the US will supply six additional C-130J “Super Hercules” aircraft. The “letter of offer and acceptance” for the six new four-engine C-130Js, which will be delivered ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2013
India to buy six more C-130J 'Super Hercules' aircraft
The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) headed by Defence Minister A K Antony has given approval for the purchase of 6 more C-130J “Super Hercules” aircraft from the US in a deal worth over Rs 4,000 crore. It will now need a final approval from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2013
Health Ministry revokes Pioglitazone suspension
As per a notification issued by the Union Health Ministry, the suspension imposed on the diabetes drug Pioglitazone and all its combinations has been repealed. Why Pioglitazone was banned earlier? Under the Drugs and Cosmetic Act 30-B, sale of any drug, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2013
Fact Box: National Cyber Security Policy (NSCP) 2013 Of India
India launches National Cyber Security Policy 2013 to secure cyber space The government has announced a National Cyber Security Policy 2013 which aims to address the threats emanating from the cyber world. The Policy proposes to: Set up different bodies to tackle various ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs
Fact Box: IRNSS-1A
ISRO successfully launches IRNSS-1A: India’s first navigation satellite Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has successfully launched IRNSS-1A on PSLV C 22 from Satish Dhawan Space Centre, Sriharikota in Andhra Pradesh. It was for the first time ISRO has launched an India satellite ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Fact Box: INS Trikand (F51)
Indian Navy inducts INS Trikand (F51) Indian Navy has further expanded it arsenal by inducting Russian built guided-missile stealth frigate INS Trikand. It is the last of the six stealth frigates ordered from Russia. The Navy had earlier inducted three 4,000-tonne ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2013
Category: International / World Current Affairs