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Defence Ministry approves procurement of 12 Sukhoi fighter jets and 21 MiG-29 from Russia
On July 2, 2020, the Defence Ministry approved the procurement of 21 MiG-29 and 12 Sukhoi fighter jets at a cost of Rs 38,900. The procurement is being made to strengthen combat compatibility of Indian Armed forces, especially when the ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2020
Russia constructs its first Stealth Bomber
Under its Perspective Aviation Complex for Long Range Aviation (PAKDA) programme, Russia has constructed its first Stealth Bomber. Highlights Russia is currently modernizing its military at a very fast pace. The Stealth Bomber is one such advancement. The bomber is ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Gaganyaan Mission: ISRO to tap technologies of local start ups
The Indian Space Research Organization has identified 17 technologies at lower costs from Indian start ups to use in Gaganyaan mission. Highlights The technologies identified includes food and medicine for astronauts, life support systems, inflatable habitats, thermal protection technologies and ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
India Russia to sign MoU on Coking Coal
On May 7, 2020, Indian Petroleum Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan and Russian Energy Minister alexander Novak held a meeting through video conference. The ministers reviewed ongoing projects. Highlights The ministers emphasized on the cooperation in coking sector. They also held ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Imports of Edible Oil decline in India by 32.44%
The Solvent Extractors Association of India reported that edible oil imports in India has declined by 32.44% in March 2020. This is because, India, the largest importer if vegetable oil in the world has reduced its imports due to the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
DefExpo-2020 Outcomes reported at the Parliament
On March 16, 2020, the Raksha Rajya Mantri Shri Shripad Naik submitted the outcomes of DefExpo-2020 at Rajya Sabha as a written reply. This year DefExpo-2020 was organized in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh under the theme Theme: Digital Transformation of Defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Stockholm International Report: India is the second largest importer of arms
The Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI) recently released its report on “Trends in International arms transfers 2019”. According to the report, India is the second largest arms importer in the world. Key Findings of the report The report says ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
India’s 40 million USD defence deal with Armenia beats Russia and Poland
On March 1, 2020, India bagged a deal to supply 4 indigenously built radars (capable of locating weapons) to Armenia. The deal was worth 40 million USD. Highlights India and Armenia signed deals on DRDO built “Swati” weapon locating radars. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Concor signs service agreement with Russia’s RZD Logistics JSC
Container Corporation of India (Concor) and RZD Logistics JSC (Russian Railways) recently signed a service agreement for transporting cargo between India and Russia using a single invoice. The containers will move between the two countries by using the International North ..
India and Russia Defence Deals to cross 16 billion USD after DefExpo 2020
India and Russia have signed 14 MoUs during the DefExpo 2020. It included land, air, naval and other hi-tech civilian products. With the agreements signed the Defence trade between the countries is to cross 16 billion USD. Highlights The trade ..