Topic: Vishakhapatnam
What is ‘Presidential Fleet Review’?
On February 21, President Ram Nath Kovind conducted a Fleet Review of Indian Navy in Visakhapatnam. Highlights President Kovind is in Visakhapatnam for a three-day visit to Eastern...
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...
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...
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...
“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...
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...
First Ship load of Crude Oil reaches India
On April 13, 2020, the first crude oil of 1 million barrels from UAE have reached India. The oil prices have declined by 60% since January, 2020. The...
ICMR issues new guidelines to test Corona Virus in India
On March 20, 2020, the Indian Council of Medical Research issued new guidelines to test COVID-19. Highlights The ICMR has so far been conducting tests only on symptomatic...
SpiceJet launches freighter services to assist shrimp farmers
Leading Indian aircraft carrier SpiceJet launched freighter services from Chennai and Vishakhapatnam to Surat and Kolkata, to assist the transportation of shrimp seeds. The air cargo arm of...
Milan 2020: Biggest Multilateral Naval Exercise in the Indian Ocean Region
Indian Navy is preparing itself for the biggest multilateral naval exercise to be conducted in the Indian Ocean Region. The Exercise is to be conducted under the theme...
SAMPRITI-IX: India-Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise to be held in Meghalaya
A Joint Military Exercise between India and Bangladesh is to be held at Umroi, Meghalaya between 3rd February, 2020 and 16th February, 2020. The exercise is called “SAMPRITI”...
