NEWS 03-02-2018. NEWS FOR 5-FEB (MONDAY) 1. ‘India’ the world’s largest democracy was ranked 42nd among 165 independent states on annual 2017 Global Democracy Index (GDI) released by UK-based company Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU). 2. Hindustan Aeronautics Ltd for the first time has successfully flown, home-made 5.8-tonne Light Combat Helicopter (LCH) with its own automatic flight control system. The helicopter is powered by two Shakti engines and has many features of indigenous Advanced Light Helicopter (ALH) Dhruv. 3. The Union Government has announced Rs.1.4 lakh-crore Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahaabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme for promoting solar farming i.e. decentralised solar power production of up to 28,250 MW to help farmers. 4. Prime Minister Narendra Modi declared the inaugural first edition Khelo India School Games (KISG) open at the Indira Gandhi Indoor Stadium in New Delhi to highlight India’s young sporting talent and showcase India’s sports potential. 5. India sealed the U-19 World Cup by beating Australia by 8 wickets at Mount Maunganui,New Zealand. < < Back