Varunastra: The Ministry of Defence has signed contracts worth Rs 4,106 crore for the acquisition of a dedicated communication satellite capability, GSAT-7C for the Indian Air Force, and Varunastra Heavy Weight Torpedoes for the Indian Navy. Varunastra is a ship launched, heavy weight, electrically-propelled anti-submarine torpedo. It is capable of targeting quiet submarines, both in […]
Day: October 17, 2026
Weather Information Network and Data System
Weather Information Network and Data System: An ambitious Weather Information Network and Data System project by an Agriculture Ministry body to install automatic rain gauges and automatic weather stations in States is proceeding at a crawl due to shortage of land. Weather Information Network and Data System is a national initiative under the Pradhan Mantri […]
Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary
Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary: A recent survey camera traps revealed a rich habitat of diverse wildlife, including bears, leopards, mountain goats, and wild boars of Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary. Lankamalleswara Wildlife Sanctuary is located in Andhra Pradesh. It forms the catchment for river Pennar. The Telugu ganga canal flows into the eastern flank of the Sanctuary draining […]
Persistence of Stubble Burning in North India
Persistence of Stubble Burning in North India: The recurring issue of stubble burning in North India, particularly in Punjab and Haryana, has renewed concerns over deteriorating air quality in Delhi-NCR, highlighting the need to address the economic, technological and policy factors driving the practice.Stubble burning persists because of the paddy-wheat cropping cycle, groundwater conservation restrictions, […]
India’s Development Assistance to Bhutan
India’s Development Assistance to Bhutan: India handed over Rs. 290 crore for development projects under the Bhutanese government’s development plan, covering education, health, disaster preparedness and public infrastructure.Projects under this assistance also include the Royal University of Bhutan colleges, National Weather and Flood Warning Centre, Thimphu District Court and Gelephu General Hospital.Rs. 8.83 crore has […]
