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1) Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) Prachand: Army successfully test-fires rocket and turret guns of indigenous LCH Prachand (means fierce).   It was inducted into Indian Air Force in 2022.   LCH Prachand is a multi-role combat helicopter, designed and developed by Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd.   Only attack helicopter in the world that can land and take off atRead more

British Academy Book Prize: This was formerly known as the Nayef Al-Rodhan Prize. It was established in 2013. It was established to reward and celebrate the best works of non-fiction that demonstrate rigour and originality and have contributed to public understanding of other world cultures and their interactions. The British Academy is the UK’s nationalRead more

Minuteman III missile: It is a strategic weapon system using a ballistic missile of intercontinental range and first became operational in the early 1970s.It is a three-stage, solid-fuel missile. Its range is 6,000-plus miles, and its maximum range is about 8,000 miles. Boeing Corporation designed and manufactured this missile. The current ICBM force consists ofRead more

Section 295A of the IPC: The object of Section 295-A is to punish deliberate and malicious acts intended to outrage the religious feelings of any class by insulting its religion or religious beliefs.This section only punishes an aggravated form of insult to religion when it is perpetrated with the deliberate and malicious intention of outragingRead more

Hostile Activity Watch Kernel (HAWK) system: It is Cloud Based Information Management System designed to manage interlinked databases of wildlife crime, wildlife criminals, and wildlife mortality. It will help officials analyse the information and develop actionable intelligence to prevent wildlife crimes and curb Illegal Wildlife Trade (IWT).The system connects the entire state forest department inRead more

1) Science & Technology Clusters (STCs): The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) to the Government of India Chaired the first joint meeting of STC.   Launched in 2020, it is a flagship initiative of the Office of the PSA.   These are established as formal umbrella structures for S&T organizations in various cities for better synergy while retainingRead more

1) Air Transport Circular (ATC): Air Transport Circular ATC 01 of 2021 allows charging for “preferential” seats.   ATC 01 of 2021 allowed unbundling of services since not all services are availed by every traveler and unbundling could reduce the basic airfare.    It led to application of preferential charges for preferred seats, food and drinks (exceptRead more

1) Credit Information Companies (CICs): RBI has directed CICs to introduce a compensation framework for delay in updating or rectification of credit information of borrower.   A CIC shall pay compensation to the complainant if the complaint could not be resolved within 30 days.    CICs maintain credit information of borrowers which can be accessed by banksRead more

1) Tribal Cooperative Marketing Development Federation of India (TRIFED):   Genesis: Established in 1987 under the Multi-State Cooperative Societies Act, 1984.   About: National-level cooperative body under the administrative control of the Ministry of Tribal Affairs.   Scheme: PM Van Dhan Yojana   Objective: Socio-economic development of tribal people in the country by way of marketing development of tribalRead more

1) Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal: Centre constituted a tribunal for adjudicating the matter under the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act, 1967.    Constituted by the Central Government to confirm a ban on an organization.   The tribunal is made up of a High Court judge appointed by the Central Government.   Under Section 4 of the UAPA, if anRead more