Ukraine war delayed the delivery of Krivak or Talwar-class stealth frigates for the Indian Navy.
Talwar-class stealth frigates –
- Built by – Russia
- Modified Krivak III class frigates
- Features reduced radar cross section (RCS) as well as electromagnetic, acoustic and infrared signatures
- Examples – INS Tabar
Rajasthan’s free food packet scheme to benefit 1.10 crore people.
Annapurna food packet scheme –
- Launched by – Rajasthan
- Primarily meant for the families covered by the National Food Security Act
- Consists of basic grocery items
Prime Minister announces ‘Vishwakarma Yojana’ to benefit individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship.
Vishwakarma Yojana –
- Aim – To benefit individuals skilled in traditional craftsmanship.
- Focuses on OBC community members such as weavers, goldsmiths, blacksmiths, laundry workers, barbers, etc.
- Scheme launch planned on VishwakarmaJayanti.