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State Tableaux for Republic Day Parade
On January 17, 2022, West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee wrote to Prime Minister Narendra Modi as West Bengal’s tableau for the Republic Day parade was rejected without providing reasons or justifications. Highlights West Bengal Tableau was set to commemorate contributions of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2022
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‘Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv’ to be held in Jhansi
As a part of ‘Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav’, Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv will be organised from November 17 to November 19, 2021. Key Points Rashtra Raksha Samparpan Parv will be organised in Jhansi, Uttar Pradesh. To mark the occasion, Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
‘Electronic Pension Payment Order’ integrated with Digi Locker
Department of Ex-servicemen welfare working under ‘Ministry of Defence’ has integrated ‘Electronic Pension Payment Order’ (EPPO) with the Digi Locker. Key facts Electronic Pension Payment Order is generated by Principal Controller of Defence Accounts (PCDA) Pension, Allahabad. EPPO has been ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2021
$2.5-bn contract signed for 56 Airbus C-295 military aircraft
Ministry of Defence (MoD) has signed a $2.5 billion contract for the acquisition of 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft on September 24, 2021. Key Facts 56 Airbus C-295 aircraft will replace the Indian Air Force’s (IAF’s) legacy fleet of Avro HS-748 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2021
HAL tests Hindustan-228 aircraft
The public sector undertaking of the Defence Ministry, Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL), has successfully carried ground tests for making a civilian aircraft named ‘Hindustan-228’. Key Points Ground run and low speed taxi trials (LSTT) of the Hindustan-228 aircraft was carried ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2021
Sainik Schools Open for Girls
Prime Minister Narendra Modi, during his address on 75th Independence Day celebration, announced that Sainik Schools across India will now be open for female students as well. Highlights This decision was taken following the messages from lakhs of female students ..