The Lok Sabha was informed that the ambitious National Intelligence Grid (NATGRID) project will be operational by December 31, 2020. What is the NATGRID? NATGRID is an ambitious counter terrorism Programme, which will utilise technologies like Big Data and analytics to study and analyse the huge amounts of data from various intelligence and enforcement agencies to help track suspected terrorists and prevent terrorist attacks. A post Mumbai 26/11... .
Updated on 20 November, 2019
The Centre’s ambitious Udaan scheme, meant to let common people fly at subsidized fares, has failed to deliver in the northeast, which needed it the most to enhance air connectivity, given the difficult terrain in the region. Of the 13 flights started in 2018 to connect some of the interior parts of northeast with key destinations like Kolkata and Guwahati, only two remain operational. The first flight under the international version of Udaan t... .
Updated on 20 November, 2019
NITI Aayog has raised concerns on a draft voluntary vehicle scrappage policy prepared by the road ministry that seeks to phase out old and polluting automobiles. Key Provisions of Draft Scrappage Policy: Rebates on road tax upon will be given after showing the certificate of scrapping by a vehicle owner It aims to set up vehicle scrapping centres across the country. Vehicles can be offered for scrapping if they are - impounded or abandon... .
Updated on 20 November, 2019
The first batch of special winter-grade diesel for the high-altitude regions of Ladakh that can withstand extremely low temperatures during the winter months been flagged off from Panipat Refinery to ladakh. The fuel is developed by Indian Oil Corporation (IOC). Need for Special Fuel: Fuel is developed for motorists as they face the problem of freezing of diesel in their vehicles when winter temperatures reach -30 deg Celsius in high-altitude sect... .
Updated on 19 November, 2019
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India today signed a $91 million loan to modernize the Vijayanagara Channel irrigation systems and prepare river basin management plans in the Krishna river basin that will help improve irrigation water use efficiency and contribute to improving sustainable water security in Karnataka. The signatories to the second project loan for the Karnataka Integrated and Sustainable Water Resources Manageme... .
Updated on 19 November, 2019
The Plenary meeting of the Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) is being hosted by India (the current chair) from 18th to 22nd November, 2019 in New Delhi. Importance of KPCS for India Export potential: Currently, India exports around USD 24 billion cut and polished diamonds. It is expected that India will reach an export target of USD 1 trillion in coming years and the gem and jewellery sector particularly cut and polished diamonds w... .
Updated on 19 November, 2019
