09.05.19
INTERNATIONAL
Indian, French navies begin sea phase of ‘Varuna’ exercise
- India-France naval exercise -Varuna currently under way off the Goa coast is the largest ever undertaken by the two navies and represents the climax of the strengthened maritime co-operation between the countries.
- Indian naval ships Chennai, Mumbai, Tarkash, tanker INS Deepak and a submarine took to sea where the two navies will conduct extensive evolutions to further inter-operability and professional skills towards better maritime cooperation
- The first bilateral naval exercise between India and France was held in 1983 and it was named ‘Varuna’ in 2001.
Indian Navy joins exercises in South China Sea
- Navy ships INS Kolkata and Shakti carried out Group Sail with the naval ships of Japan, the Philippines and the U.S. in the South China Sea.
- The ships undertook various exercises en route which included formation manoeuvring, under way replenishment runs, cross-deck flying and exchange of sea riders.
- Air Force looks at buying advanced ‘bunker buster’ version of Spice-2000 bombs
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Air Force looks at buying advanced ‘bunker buster’ version of Spice-2000 bombs
- Indian Air Force is now planning to buy an advanced version of the Spice-2000 bomb, which can completely destroy buildings and bunkers.
- the Spice-2000 bombs were used in the Balakot strikes
- The Spice-2000 bombs have been acquired from Israel which is one of the main weapon and ammunition supplier of the Air Force.
Basava Jayanthi 2019
- Traditionally observed by the Lingayats in the Indian state of Karnataka, Basava Jayanthi marks the birth anniversary of Basavanna – a 12thcentury poet-philosopher who was the founding saint of the Lingayat sect. The day witnesses various celebratory events across states like Karnataka, Maharashtra and Andhra Pradesh. Basava Jayanti is a government holiday in Karnataka.
- On occasion of Jayanthi people offers prayers to Lord Basaveshwar temples and Lingayat committees organise various events for celebration.
- At Kudalasangama, Basava Jayanti is celebrated for six to seven day. It is visited by many followers of Basavanna.
- In Basavanna temples several cultural and spiritual programs were also held.
BRO Celebrates 59th Raising Day on May 7
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