Vishakhapatnam: Best Performing Civic Body in Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana Awards

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs has selected Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation as the best performing civic body. Vishakhapatnam was placed under the Annual Awards for Excellence that recognises outstanding contribution of Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana-Urban in 2019. The award is to be presented on January 1, 2021. Andhra Pradesh secured the third position in ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Housing for All • Municipal Corporation • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana • Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana- Urban • Vishakhapatnam

Aerial Seeding by Indian Navy Helicopters in Vishakhapatnam

On October 2, 2020, the Indian Navy along with Greater Vishakhapatnam Municipal Corporation had undertaken Aerial Seeding in Vishakhapatnam. The initiative is aimed to increase green cover in and around Vishakhapatnam. Highlights The event was flagged off by MPs of Rajya Sabha and Commanding-in-Chief of the East Naval Command (ENC) of Vishakhapatnam. Around 6.25 tonnes ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: aerial seeding • Afforestation • Aravalli Range • Eastern Command • Eastern Naval Command • Seed Balls • Vishakhapatnam

Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle at Vizag

The Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle (DSRV) was inaugurated at the Vishakhapatnam Complex. Highlights The DSRV has been designed in such a way that the system can be quickly be mobilized in road or air. This is being done to facilitate submarine rescue operations even in far away locations. The vehicle System consists of Submarine rescue ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Deep-submergence rescue vehicle • European Union • Indian Navy • NATO • Submarine • Vishakhapatnam

“AGNEEPRASTHA”, the Missile Park: Foundation Stone laid

On May 29, 2020, foundation stone for a missile park called “Agneeprastha” was laid at INS Kalinga. Highlights The Missile Park aims to provide information about the history of INS Kalinga. The main attraction of the park is the P-70 Ametist. It is an anti-ship missile that is launched under water. The Missile Park will ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: Defence Current Affairs

Topics: Eastern Naval Command • Indian Navy • INS Kalinga • Missile • missile park • Vishakhapatnam

Vizag Gas Tragedy leaked Styrene Gas

Styrene Gas leaked from LG Polymers Plant in Vishakhapatnam. The tragedy claimed eight lives. What is a Styrene gas? Styrene is a chemical compound identified as neuro-toxins. It is also known as Vinyl Benzene, Ethyl Benzene and Phenyl Benzene. Styrene Gas is colourless and odourless. The gas spreads in air very quickly. Styrene gas is ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs

Topics: Chronic Respiratory Disease • Disasters • gas leak • Styrene Gas • Vishakhapatnam • Vizag Gas Tragedy