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Fact Box: VOR (VHF Omni Directional Range)
VOR = VHF Omni Directional Range; VHF = Very High Frequency VOR was commissioned recently by the Airport Authority of India at Ludhiana Airport, Punjab. About VOR: Short range radio navigation system Utilizes radio frequencies in the VHF band from ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2013
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Government cuts down launch of cash transfer scheme
The Centre has scaled down the launch of its ambitious Direct Cash Transfer scheme to cover 20 districts, instead of 43 as planned. It has also kept LPG also out of its ambit for now. Why this scaling down? The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2013
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Bhatinda-Srinagar Gas Pipeline project to be accomplished by July 2014
The Bhatinda-Jammu-Srinagar Gas Pipeline Project, which has been recently approved, is scheduled to be completed by July 2014. It will enable J&K to draw gas from Gujarat.
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2012
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Lalganj (Rae Bareli) Rail coach factory opens
Rail Coach Factory was inaugurated by Congress president Sonia Gandhi at Lalganj in Rae Bareli Lok Sabha constituency. Rae Bareli (Lalganj) factory is the 3rd of its kind, after the Integral Coach Factory, Perambur, Tamil Nadu, and the Rail Coach ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2012
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Persons in News: Jaspal Bhatti
Jaspal Bhatti dies in road accident Famous Indian satirist and film-maker Jaspal Bhatti died in a road accident. Bhatti was on the promotion of his upcoming movie “Power Cut”, which is based on frequent power cuts in Punjab. Before joining ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2012
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News
Jammu & Kashmir: Jhiri Mela
Famous Jhiri Mela commenced near village Kalyanpur in the Kanhachak area in Jammu on occasion of Gurupurab, the birthday of Guru Nanak Dev Ji. The fair is held to commemorate the martyrdom of the Baba Jitto, who fought against exploitation ..