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GAGAN navigation system by June 2013
GPS aided Geo Augmented Navigation system (GAGAN): A satellite-based facility aimed at enhancing safety and efficiency of aircraft operations Expected to be installed in all airports in the country by June 2013. Joint venture b/w AAI and ISRO. Will improve ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Afghanistan to use Iran’s ‘Chabahar port’ for shipments & trade
Afghanistan and Iran inked an agreement which will permit Afghanistan to use Iran’s south-eastern Chabahar port for shipments and trade. Why Afghanistan needs to use port of Iran? Afghanistan is a landlocked country thus it needs to use Iran’s port ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
Barak Obama makes surprise visit to Afghanistan; US, Afghan sign Strategic Partnership Agreement
The US President Barak Obama arrived in Afghanistan capital Kabul, on a surprise visit. US President Barak Obama and Afghanistan President Hamid Karzai have signed historic Strategic Partnership Agreement outlining cooperation between the two countries after withdrawal of all international ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
China India trade at ‘Nathu La’ resumes
Border trade at Nathula, one of the three open trading border posts between China and India resumed in Sikkim’s East district this morning and will continue till 30 November, 2012. Agreements between New Delhi and Beijing limit trade across Nathula ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2012
3 day India-Nepal crafts festival begins in Nepal
In Nepal, a 3-day India-Nepal crafts festival began in the capital Kathmandu. Inaugurating the festival, Nepal’s President Dr. Ram Baran Yadav held that such a common platform which would help artisans in both Nepal and India.
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
India aims to double LNG supply from Qatar
India intends to double its Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) imports from Qatar to 15 million tonnes a year. India, the world’s 8th largest importer of LNG, annually buy 7.5 million tonnes from Qatar under a long-term deal. In addition, India ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
Exercise ‘Dosti –XI’: India, Lanka, Maldives hold joint naval exercises
The Sri Lankan Coast Guards are participating in a joint sea exercise with the Indian and Maldivian Coast Guards in the seas off Male. What is Dosti-XI? A Joint 5-day Sea Exercise b/w Srilanka, India and Maldives code named ‘Dosti ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2012
India, Kuwait ink MoU to strengthen medical co-operation
India and Kuwait inked MoU. Objective: To strengthen medical co-operation and promote medical tourism b/w the two nations. As per the MoU: Degrees and other qualifications issued by institutions in medicine, including traditional medicine, nursing, medical technicians and paramedical recognized ..