Indian Air Force

DMPQ- . Briefly describe AWACS program ? How does it strengthens India’s defence?

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AWACS (Airborne Warning And Control System) a mobile, long-range radar surveillance and control centre for air defense. The system, as developed by the U.S. Air Force, is mounted in a specially modified Boeing 707 aircraft. Its main radar antenna is mounted on a turntable housed in a circular rotodome 9 m (30 feet) in diameter, … Read more DMPQ- . Briefly describe AWACS program ? How does it strengthens India’s defence?

22.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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HIMACHAL PRADESH   Chill sets in, power generation dips by 70%   Himachal faces a shortage of over 9 lakh units of electricity every day. This month, the power generation dropped by 70 per cent due to the onset of winter. The board is now buying electricity from energy exchange to meet the increasing demand … Read more 22.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

05.06.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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HIMACHAL PRADESH   BJP national president Amit Shah  announced veteran party   leader Prem Kumar Dhumal as its chief ministerial face ahead of the assembly election in Himachal Pradesh on November 9. There was a strong demand both among party leaders and workers to see Dhumal as CM candidate, especially after the Congress had given Virbhadra Singh that status. Until now, … Read more 05.06.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

01.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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HIMACHAL PRADESH   Devotees throng Kangra temple during ‘Panch Bisham’ festival   Thousands of pilgrims thronged Jayanti Mata temple on the fourth day of the five-day Panch Bisham festival. The fair celebrates the marriage of Tulsi with Saligram.   The temple, which is located on a hillock overlooking the Kangra valley, is a major attraction … Read more 01.11.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

13.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs

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HIMACHAL PRADESH   Illegal mining will be strictly punishable in Himachal Pradesh soon.   During the last financial year, 8500 cases of illegal mining were detected in Himachal Pradesh and compounding fees of Rs 4.50 crore was imposed on them. Similarly, during 2015-16 financial year, 9303 number of cases of illegal mining were detected and compounding fees to the tune … Read more 13.10.17 Himachal Pradesh (HPPCS) Current Affairs