What is Swadesh Darshan Scheme? Launched By: Ministry of Tourism. Objective: To develop theme-based tourist circuits in the country. These tourist circuits will be developed on the principles of high tourist value, competitiveness, and sustainability in an integrated manner. The scheme is 100% centrally funded. Funding of individual project will vary from state to state. … Read more
What is a Time Capsule? Time Capsule is a container of any size or shape, which accommodates documents, photos, and artefacts typical of the current era and is buried underground, for future generations to unearth. It is built using special engineering techniques like steel or aluminum encasing, vacuuming, use of acid-free paper, etc. Mostly they … Read more
In a first, women soldiers on combat duty near LoC The Army for the first time has deployed women soldiers for internal security and combat duties near the line of control with Pakistan. On deputation from paramilitary force Assam Rifles, the women platoon has been stationed in the Tangdhar sector of North Kashmir. Around 30 … Read more
What is the period of 15th Finance Commission? Formation: 27 November 2017. Chairman of 15th Finance Commission: Nand Kishore Singh. Duration: 5 years (2021 -2026), Annual Report – 2020-21. 15th Finance Commission – The Finance Commission is constituted by the President under Article 280 of the Constitution, mainly to give its recommendations on distribution of … Read more
What are basic factual details about KVIC? Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is a statutory body formed in April 1957 by the Government of India, under the Act of Parliament, ‘Khadi and Village Industries Commission Act of 1956’. It is an apex organisation under the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises. It is … Read more
MoD releases draft Defence Production and Export Promotion Policy 2020 In order to provide impetus to self-reliance in defence manufacturing, multiple announcements were made under ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat Package’. In implementing such framework and to position India amongst the leading countries of the world in defence and aerospace sectors, Ministry of Defence (MoD) has formulated a … Read more
What is a Fold mountain? Fold mountains are mountains that form mainly by two or more of tectonic plates when are pushed together Earth’s crust. These forces act at tangent to the surface of the earth and are primarily a result of plate tectonics. BHARAT AIRFIBER, A Last Mile Telecom Connectivity Solution Based On Radio … Read more
Air Marshal VR Chaudhari AVSM VM Assumes Command of Western Air Command IAF Air Marshal VR Chaudhari AVSM VM took over as Air Officer Commanding-in-Chief of Western Air Command, Indian Air Force (IAF) on 01 Aug 2020. The Air Marshal took over command from Air Marshal B Suresh PVSM AVSM VM ADC. Air Marshal VR … Read more
What are the advantages of Aerial Seeding? Aerial Seeding: Aerial seeding is a technique of plantation wherein seed balls – seeds covered with a mixture of clay, compost, char and other components – are sprayed on the ground using aerial devices, including planes, helicopters or drones. Working of the Technique: Seeds balls/pellets are dispersed in … Read more
French Armed Forces Medical Delegation Visits AFS Hindan On 29 Jul 20, a French Armed Forces Medical Delegation, led by General Patrick Derain, visited AF Station Hindan for professional interaction with IAF Aeromedical Delegation & demonstration of Aeromedical Evacuation on C-17 aircraft by the IAF. The IAF delegation was led by ACAS Medical, AVM Daljit … Read more
