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I 1. India, Russia sign Rs 1500 crore deal for R-27 air-to-air missiles Boosting its capabilities in beyond visual range warfare, India has signed a deal worth around Rs 1,500 crore to acquire R-27 air-to-air missiles from Russia to be equipped on the Su-30MKI combat aircraft. The Russian missiles with an extended range would give an added capability to the Sukhois to take on enemy aircraft at long ranges. The missiles have been acquired under 10-I projects which mandate the three services to maintain critical weapon systems and spares for a specified minimum period. The R-27 missile is a medium-to-long-range air-to-air missile developed by Russia for its MiG and Sukhoi series of fighter jets. 2. Deep Ocean Mission to commence from 31 October 2019 The Deep Ocean Mission (DOM) to be led by the Union Earth Sciences Ministry will commence from 31 October 2019. The mission has received a go-ahead from the government. Expenditure plans will be drawn and circulated ...

1. India, Mozambique sign two MoU in field of Hydrography India and Mozambique have signed two Memoranda of Understanding on sharing white shipping information and co-operation in the field of Hydrography. The Defence Ministry said in a release that the agreement will further strengthen the ongoing Indo-Mozambican Defence co-operation and India Mozambique relations in general. Defence Minister Rajnath Singh is on a three days visit to South African country, Mozambique. Points to Remember Mozambique Capital: Maputo Currency: Mozambican metical 2. Udhampur launches helpline “Jeene Do” In Jammu and Kashmir, District Administration Udhampur has launched a helpline, “Jeene Do”. The objective is to improve sex ratio and deal with defaulters of Pre-Conception and Pre-Natal Diagnostic Techniques or PCPNDT Act under the Centrally sponsored Beti Bachao Beti Padhao scheme.  A Mobile Number, ‘9469793363’ has been dedicated to the public to register complaints reg...

1. Global Tiger Day: 29 July Global Tiger Day is being celebrated across the world on 29 July. This day is observed every year to create awareness about tiger conservation and protection of the natural habitat of tigers. Prime Minister Narendra Modi will release the results of the fourth cycle of the All India Tiger Estimation in New Delhi. India conducts the All India Tiger Estimation every four years. 2. WHO says Bangladesh, Bhutan, Nepal & Thailand achieve Hepatitis B control Bangladesh along with Bhutan, Nepal and Thailand in South-East Asia Region has been able to achieve Hepatitis B control. The prevalence of the deadly disease has come down to less than one per cent among five-year-old children says the WHO in its report. Reviewing the immunisation data for the region, WHO found that Bangladesh has consistently provided above 90 per cent immunisation to infants for Hepatitis B over the last many years leading to the control of the disease. Accordin...

1. CRPF celebrates 81st raising day Central Reserve Police Force, CRPF celebrated its 81st Raising Day on 27 July. On the occasion, CRPF paid tributes to those who laid down their lives for the nation, at the National Police Memorial in New Delhi. It came into existence as the Crown Representative's Police on 27 July 1939. After Indian Independence, it became the Central Reserve Police Force on the enactment of the CRPF Act on 28 December 1949. 2. The first batch of Boeing AH-64E Apache helicopters reaches India The first batch of Boeing AH-64E Apache Guardian Attack helicopters arrived at the Indian Air Force's Hindon airbase. These are the first four of the 22 choppers ordered by India from the US. The AH-64E Apache is the world's most advanced multi-role combat helicopter and is also used by the US Army. 3. Nepal invited to become partner country for Gita Jayanti Mahotsav 2019 Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar has invited Nepal t...