Independence Day Celebrations 2020 Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi led the nation in celebrating the 74th Independence Day at the majestic Red Fort in Delhi. He unfurled the National Flag and delivered the customary Address to the Nation from the ramparts of the iconic monument. On his arrival at 0718 Hours in front of Lahore … Read more
CAS Visits Air Base in Western Air Command Air Chief Marshal RKS Bhadauria PVSM AVSM VM ADC, Chief of Air Staff (CAS) visited a frontline air base in Western Air Command on 13 Aug 20. On his arrival, the CAS was received by the Air Officer Commanding (AOC) of the base who briefed him on … Read more
What are the function of CBDT? The Central Board of Direct Taxes is a Statutory Authority functioning under the Central Board of Revenue Act, 1963. It is a part of the Department of Revenue in the Ministry of Finance, GoI. It provides essential inputs for policy and planning of direct taxes in India and is … Read more
Hindustan Aeronautics Limited’s Light Combat Helicopters deployed for operations at Leh The Hindustan Aeronautics Limited said on Wednesday two Light Combat Helicopters (LCH) produced by it have been deployed for operations at high altitude (Leh sector) at short notice to support IAF missions, “in the light of the prevailing situation on the border.” “It is … Read more
What are the key features of Ayushman Bharat? Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana Implemented by: National Health Authority. Launched: September 2018 Vision: To achieve Universal Health Coverage (UHC). It is essentially a health insurance scheme to cater to the poor, lower section of the society and the vulnerable population. It provides a cover … Read more
DAC approves procurement proposals worth Rs 8,722.38 crore, including 106 Basic Trainer Aircraft for IAF To strengthen the Armed Forces by relying on indigenous capability to take forward the initiative on ‘Atmanirbhar Bharat’ the Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) in its meeting held under the Chairmanship of Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh accorded approval for capital … Read more
What is eSanjeevani? It is a national telemedicine service. Offers tele-consultations enabling patient to doctor consultations from the confines of their home, as well as doctor to doctor consultations. Two types of telemedicine services are provided under this: eSanjeevani: It is a doctor to doctor telemedicine system. Implemented under the Ayushman Bharat Health and Wellness … Read more
PM Modi inaugurates Optical Fibre Cable connecting Port Blair: What makes Andamans strategically crucial In a major step towards boosting connectivity between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the mainland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the 2,312-kilometre Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) that connects Chennai and Port Blair. “From Chennai to Port Blair, Port … Read more
PM Modi inaugurates Optical Fibre Cable connecting Port Blair: What makes Andamans strategically crucial In a major step towards boosting connectivity between the Andaman and Nicobar Islands and the mainland, Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday inaugurated the 2,312-kilometre Optical Fibre Cable (OFC) that connects Chennai and Port Blair. “From Chennai to Port Blair, Port … Read more
MoD’s big push to Atmanirbhar Bharat initiative; Import embargo on 101 items beyond given timelines to boost indigenisation of defence production Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi in his address to the Nation on May 12, 2020 had given a clarion call for a self-reliant India based on the five pillars, i.e., Economy, Infrastructure, System, Demography … Read more
