June 2019

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) conducted the maiden test of an indigenously developed Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV) along with several technologies on 12 June.  The HSTDV missile was successfully launched from Dr Abdul Kalam Island off the coast of Odisha. The missile was tracked by various radars, telemetry stations and electro optical tracking sensors through its course. It HSTDV being developed […]

The Government of Japan planned to invest an amount of 205.784 billion Yenequal to Rs 13000 crores to complete new projects in different states of India’s North- Eastern region.  This decision is disclosed after a meeting held with Minister Jitendra Singh with Japanese delegation led by Ambassador Kenji Hiramatsu. The important topics where Japan collaborates include Guwahati

GST Council decided to introduce a new GST return system to facilitate taxpayers. The new plan is worked out to ease the transition to the new return system.  A prototype of the offline tool has already been shared on the common portal to give the look and feel of the tool to the users. The tool

The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modihas approved the setting up of Defence Space Research Agency (DSRO), a new agency, which will develop sophisticated weapon systems. The approval aimed to To enhance the capabilities of the armed forces to fight wars in space. Members of DSRO: The agency will be headed by a Joint Secretary-level scientist. DSRO would

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday gave a green signal to a proposal seeking provisions to punish wards of elderly parents who could face jail time over charges of abandonment. The proposal that was seeking provision to punish “sons and daughters” for not looking after their parents had been submitted by the Bihar social

Mela Kheer Bhawani festival was celebrated in Jammu & Kashmir on Zeasht Ashtami. In 2019, the day fell on June 10. The devotees prayed at the famous Ragnya Devi temple in Ganderbal district, J&K. Zyestha Ashtami is celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits across the country and outside as the day marks commencing of annual pilgrimage. Mela Kheer Bhawani:Kheer Bhawani is a temple that is dedicated to the Goddess

The Reserve Bank of India is to infuse Rs.15,000 crore into the financial system through bond purchases on June 13. Why the infusion: RBI made the decision after assessing of prevailing liquidity conditions and also of the durable liquidity needs that are going forward.  RBI uses Open Market Operations (OMO) for injecting liquidity into the system through the purchase of government bonds (G-sec). Therefore, RBI is

National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) conducting a basic training programme at the Deendayal  Port Trust in Kandla, Gujarat.  It is a five-day training programme. The main aim is to increase awareness and enhancing the preparedness of Seaport Emergency Handlers (SEHs) to respond to CBRN emergencies. This is the fourth in a series of such programmes. It

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the international governing body for the sport of athletics, changed it name from IAAF to World Athletics. The members of IAAF council have approved the rebranding at an IAAF Council meeting held in Monaco on 8th June. The process to rebrand IAAF began on January 2018. Purpose: The new name and

Max Life Insurance company one of the famous insurance companies in India announced the launch of a unique proprietary tool, ‘My Protection Quotient’ (MyPQ) its commitment to ensuring financial protection in the country. MyPQ a smart tool designed to gauge the level of an individual’s financial protection and their main aim to promote awareness and importance of term