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Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme approved
On May 15, 2020, Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme was approved by the Defence Minister Raj Nath Singh. The scheme is to be implemented at an estimated amount of Rs 400 crores. Highlights The Defence Research Development Organization and the 41 ordinance factories in the country have created testing facilities for ammunition, firearms, radar and electronic ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Defence Expo • Defence exports • Defence Industrial Corridors • Defence Testing Infrastructure Scheme (DTIS) • defexpo • DefExpo India- 2020 • MSME • Ordnance Factory Board
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 create isolation wards that will act as tents. The tent is to be made of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Emergency • Emergency Health Services • Indian Ordnance Factories • modified tents • Ordnance Factory Board • Quarantine • sanitizer
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 The history of ordnance factory is directly linked to the British reign of India. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: arms • British India • high-explosive anti-tank • Independence • Indian Ordnance Factories • Ordnance Factory Board • Rocket launchers • Weapons
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 CISF. The nominal weight of the jacket is 6.8kg. It is the lightest level-3 plus ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Barc • BIS • Bullet Proof Jacket • Indian Ordnance Factories • Ministry of Home Affairs • Ordnance Factory Board • Transfer of Technology
Sharang artillery Gun inducted into Indian Army
The Sharang Artillery Gun is to be inducted into Indian Army on February 8, 2020. The artillery guns are currently produced at the Kanpur ordnance factory. Highlights The Sharang artillery guns have been upgraded from 130 mm to 155 mm. Also, the hitting range of the gun system has been increased from 12 kilo metres ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Artillery Guns • DRDO • Indian Ordnance Factories • Ministry of Defence • Odisha • Ordnance Factory Board