India’s first missile tracking ship VC 11184 has been built by Hindustan Shipyard Limited (HSL).
It has the capacity to carry 300-strong crew with hi-tech gadgets and communication equipment, powered by two diesel engines, and a large deck capable of helicopter landing.
It will be named after its official induction into the Indian Navy.
This will be the first of its kind ocean surveillance ship being built as part to strengthen the country’s strategic weapons programme.
YudhAbhyas
YudhAbhyas is a military training exercise which is part of the Indo-US defence cooperation.
The joint exercise will simulate both nations to work together in counter insurgency and counter terrorism environment in mountainous terrain under United Nation charter.
The exercise will help further build interoperability between the forces of both the nations.
Exercise KAZIND-2018
It is a joint military exercise between Indian and Kazakhstan Armies, commenced in Otar Military Area, Kazakhstan.
This is the third edition of joint military training exercise between Indian Army and Kazakhstan Army.
The joint training aims to build & promote army to army relations and exchange skills & experiences between Indian Army and the Kazakhstan Army.
APSARA - U
Apsara is the first research reactor in Asia became operational in Trombay campus of Bhabha Atomic Research Centre in 1956 and the reactor was shut down in 2009.
Recently a swimming pool type research reactor “Apsara-upgraded”, of higher capacity was setup at Trombay.
The reactor, made indigenously, uses plate type dispersion fuel elements made of Low Enriched Uranium (LEU).
This reactor will increase indigenous production or radio-isotopes for medical application by about fifty percent and would also be extensively used for research in nuclear physics, material science and radiation shielding.
Railsahyog
Indian Railways has launched a web portal www.railsahyog.in, Itwill provide a platform for the Corporates and PSUs to contribute to creation of amenities at/near Railway Stations through Corporate Social Responsibility funds.
The companies desirous of contributing can show willingness on the portal by registering their requests.
This portal will provide an opportunity for Industry/ Companies/ Associations to collaborate with Railways.
The portal has been envisaged as a platform for all including individuals as also private & public organisation to contribute towards CSR activities in association with Indian Railways.
