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‘Made in India’ drone used to transport COVID-19 vaccine
Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched an initiative on October 4, 2021 to facilitate COVID-19 vaccine delivery using “made in India drones” in the tough & hard-to-reach terrains of Northeast. Key Facts For the purpose, ICMR has designed a delivery ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
DAC clears deal for 6 submarines
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) has cleared a mega project to build six conventional submarines for Indian Navy. Decision was taken at DAC meeting chaired by Defence Minister, Rajnath Singh. Highlights This project will cost around Rs 43,000 crore. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
RDSO- India’s First Standard Developing Organization
Research Design & Standards Organization (RDSO) wing of Indian railways has become India’s first institution to be declared as Standard Developing Organization (SDO). Highlights Standard Development Organisation tag was given under “One Nation One Standard” mission of Bureau of Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2021
ADB approves 484 million USD for CKIC Project
The Asian Development Bank recently approved 484 million USD for CKIC (Chennai-Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor) in Tamil Nadu. About the Project The project will upgrade 590 km of state highways in the CKIC influence areas. The Climate Change adaptation measures are ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
DRDO to partner with Private Sector in Missile Production
The Defence Research and Development Organisation recently allowed the private sector firms to develop and produce missile systems. Also, they can make partnership with DRDO in Missile production. This is being done under the Development cum Production Partner Programme. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2021
PiMo- eBike launched by IIT Madras-Incubated start-up
The Pi Beam, which is an IIT Madras-incubated start-up, recently launched the electric two-wheeler called ‘PiMO’. Highlights Pi Beam has set an aim of selling 10,000 vehicles by the end of financial year 2021-22. The bike was founded by an ..