Dnieper River: Russia’s military recently said that its forces had thwarted a Ukrainian attempt to forge a bridgehead on the eastern bank of the Dnieper River. Dnieper River is the fourth-longest river in Europe (after the Volga, the Danube, and the Ural). In Russian, the river’s name is Dnepr. In Ukrainian, it is Dnipro, and […]
Day: November 15, 2023
Arrow-3 Missile Defence System
Arrow-3 Missile Defence System: Israel recently confirmed that it used its sophisticated Arrow 3 missile interceptor against Iran-backed Houthi rebels. Arrow-3 Missile Defence System is an exo-atmospheric anti-ballistic missile defence system for long-range threat engagement. The missile was jointly developed by Israel Aerospace Industries and the Missile Defence Agency in the US. Initially deployed in […]
Birsa Munda Birth Anniversary
Birsa Munda Birth Anniversary: The Prime Minister 2 day visit is scheduled to the native village of tribal icon Birsa Munda on his birth anniversary and launch a welfare scheme for the community. Birsa Munda was a folk hero and a tribal freedom fighter hailing from the Munda tribe. He spearheaded an Indian tribal mass […]
Vadhvan Port : Initiated Process For Construction
Vadhvan Port : Initiated Process For Construction The Vadhavan Port Project Ltd. (VPPL) has initiated the process for construction of the ₹76,220 crore port and public hearings are likely to begin in the next few months. Vadhavan Port is a proposed Rs 75,000 crore container port project at Vadhavan in Maharashtra. The port will be […]
