The indigenously designed and developed Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH-DHRUV) is a twin-engine, multi-role, multi-mission new-generation helicopter in the 5.5-ton weight class. It is a multi-role chopper with a Shakti engine manufactured by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).
HAL conceptualised the Advanced Light Helicopter programme in 1984. The helicopter also has a host of advanced avionics, making it truly an all-weather aircraft. Earlier, HAL secured a $45.2 million deal with Ecuador for Dhruv choppers. This was seen as a big milestone for India’s defense industry.
IN pilots have long flogged the HAL for poor workmanship, and lackadaisical engineering.
Mission LiFe- PM Modi described Mission LiFe as a global initiative by India to help the world in its fight against climate change. the Mission LiFE emboldens the spirit of the P3 model, i.e. Pro Planet People, as it is premised on the basic principles of ‘Lifestyle of the planet, for the planet and by the planet’.
India is ranked fourth in wind energy and fifth in solar energy. India’s renewable energy capacity has increased by about 290 % in the last 7-8 years. Achieved the target of 40% of the electric capacity from non-fossil-fuel sources.
Agni Prime – India successfully tests new-gen nuclear-capable ‘Agni Prime’ ballistic missile. The ‘Agni-P’, is a nuclear-capable new-gen advanced variant of the Agni class of missiles; it is a two-stage canisters missile with a maximum range of 2,000 km.
It weighs 50 per cent less than the Agni 3 missile and has new guidance and propulsion systems. Can be launched from rail or road, be stored for longer periods and can be transported as per operational requirements.
Recent Export Trends– Engineering exports, which comprise about a quarter of total outbound shipments, fell by 11% last month, dragged down primarily by lower iron and steel exports. The share of engineering good exports in total merchandise exports fell to 23.69% in September from 27.85% in the same month last year.
The decline in steel exports was mainly because of the imposition of a 15% export duty on iron and steel products from May. Among the 25 key markets for engineering goods, exports to 15 countries recorded a decline Iron and steel exports fell nearly 37% during the April to September period.
Rani Chennamma (Kittur Rani Chennamma)(1778-1829)- The statues of Kittur Rani Chennamma and the military chief of Kittur Princely state, Sangolli Rayanna will be installed in Belagavi (Karnataka).
She was the Indian Queen of Kittur, a former princely state in present-day Karnataka. She defeated the Company (in defiance of Paramountancy) in the first revolt, but died as a prisoner of war after the second rebellion. As one of the first and few female rulers to lead rebel forces against British colonisation, she continues to be remembered as a folk hero in Karnataka.
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