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Info-paedia : Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)

Why in News?

  • The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) recently approved the capital acquisition of indigenously-developed military hardware worth Rs 70,584 crore.

About DAC:

  • The DAC is the highest decision-making body of the Defence Ministry on procurement.
  • Objective is to ensure expeditious procurement of the approved requirements of the armed forces.
  • It was formed after the Group of Minister’s recommendations on

International Criminal Court issues arrest warrant against Vladimir Putin over Ukraine ‘War crimes’ : Daily Current Affairs

Date: 20/03/2023

Relevance: GS-2: Important International Institutions, agencies and fora - their Structure, Mandate; International Criminal Court; Russia-Ukraine War.

Key Phrases: Russia-Ukraine War, International Criminal Court, International Court of Justice, North Atlantic Treaty Organization, United Nations Security Council (UNSC), Multilateral Reforms.

Tamil Nadu, Karnataka, Among 7 States To Get Textile Parks : Daily Current Affairs

Date: 20/03/2023

Relevance: GS-2: Welfare schemes for vulnerable sections of the population by the Centre and States and the performance of these schemes.

Key Phrases: PM Mega Integrated Textile Regions and Apparel (PM MITRA) scheme, textile parks, Development Capital Support, Farm to Fibre to Factory to Fashion to Foreign, Make in India, Make for the World, Competitive Incentive Supports.

What Was The Rameshwar Prasad Case, In Which The SC Decided on The Powers of The Governor In 2005? : Daily Current Affairs

Date: 20/03/2023

Relevance: GS-2: Indian Constitution - historical underpinnings, evolution, features, amendments, significant provisions and basic structure.

Key Phrases: Supreme Court, Rameshwar Prasad Case, Maharashtra Crisis, Governor, Assembly, President’s Rule, Election Commission of India, Constitution Bench.

Brahmapuram fire : NGT’s Principal Bench imposes ₹100 crore penalty on Kochi Corporation : Daily Current Affairs

Date: 20/03/2023

Relevance: GS-3: Conservation, environmental pollution and degradation, environmental impact assessment.

Key Phrases: suo motu, National Green Tribunal, Solid Waste Management, Swaccha Survekshan, Swachhata Hi Sewa Campaign, Promotion of Waste to Energy.

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