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The PC-7 is a low-wing, turbo-prop aircraft on which IAF pilots undergo basic training. It was developed from the piston-powered Pilatus P-3 aircraft and is manufactured by Pilatus Aircraft Ltd, Switzerland. The maximum operating speed of the aircraft is 556 km per hour, while the maximum range of the aircraft is 1,500 km. There are 75 Pilatus PC-7 Mk II aircraft in service with the IAF.

Dr. B.R Ambedkar

Baba Saheb Dr. Bhim Rao Ambedkar was born on 14th April, 1891 and died on 6th Dec, 1956 his death anniversary is observed as Mahaparinirvan Diwas across the country. His important works - In 1924 he started All India depressed classes association with Sir Chimanlal Setalvad. The Bahiskrit Bharat, newspaper was started in 1927 to address the cause of the depressed classes in view of the new reform. He was conferred with the Title of Bodhisa

“Miyawaki” Plantation Method

It is an initiative of creating mini forests in urban areas for the afforestation programme. Named after Japanese botanist Akira Miyawaki, this method involves planting 2 to 4 different types of indigenous trees within every square metre. In this method, the trees become self-sustaining don’t require regular manuring and watering and they grow to their full length within 3 years. The methodology was developed in the 1970s, with the basic objec

Operation ‘Nanhe Farishtey’

Operation Nanhe Farishte is a Railway Protection Force (RPF) initiative to reconnect children who have been lost or separated from their families. The operation also rescues children who come into contact with Indian Railways and need care and protection. The children are then handed over to authorities and returned to their families.

Kopili Fault (KF) zone

Seismogenic liquefaction features like multiple sand dykes and sand sills have been identified by scientists in an active fault in northeastern region (NER), called Kopili fault (KF) zone. The Kopili Fault, a lineament situated in the northeastern region (NER), extends from the western part of Manipur to the tri-junction of Bhutan, Arunachal Pradesh, and Assam. It is one of the active fault that has experienced large earthquakes and falls into the Highest Seismic Hazard Zone V.