On the basis of the results of the Civil Services (Main) Examination, 2016 held by the Union Public Service Commission from 3rd December to 9th December, 2016, the candidates with the under mentioned Roll Numbers have qualified for Personality Test for… read more
A tank-shaped snow blower on the streets of Baotou in northern China has really “blown” people away and quickly gone viral.
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By adapting a jet plane engine to the tank, it can produce high heat to efficiently blow away snow at great distances. [Photo: youth.cn] |
The armored fighting vehicle, which features an aircraft engine, came in handy when an unexpected spring snow hit the city today, and proven to be quite efficient in dealing with snow.
Called a turbojet snow blower, the machine was invented by the Inner Mongolia First Machinery Group, an affiliation of China North Industries Group Corporation (NORINCO GROUP).
By adapting a jet plane engine to the tank, it can produce high heat to efficiently blow away snow at great distances, according to an introduction of the machine.
The machine can achieve an average speed of 20 to 30 kilometers per hour, and a maximum speed at 50 kilometers per hour.
“It’s really awesome to see an armored vehicle being used to remove the snow,” said an internet user. “It’s a little bit noisy but proves to be very efficient.”
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MPs will be given the chance to speak Welsh in parliamentary debates in the Palace of Westminster for the first time ever this year.
The UK Government, responding to the Commons’ Procedure Committee’s report on the matter, today confirms it will bring forward a motion in Government time enabling MPs to speak in Welsh when the Welsh Grand Committee meets in Westminster.
MPs are currently only permitted to speak Welsh in Westminster’s parliamentary proceedings when the Welsh Affairs select committee is taking evidence.
Making proceedings of the Welsh Grand Committee bilingual means that the Welsh language will be used for short debates, legislative scrutiny and the questioning of ministers in Westminster for the first time ever.
Welsh MPs play a vital role in making their constituents’ voices heard in the House of Commons.
Across Whitehall, UK Government ministers are listening and responding – as we are today by promoting the Welsh language in Parliament and its contribution to the cultural diversity of the United Kingdom.
I am delighted that MPs will be able to participate in the Welsh Grand Committee through the medium of Welsh for the first time in Westminster.
It is vitally important that the people of Wales are able to hear debates in both languages. I hope that MPs who can speak Welsh will choose to use this service in order to help promote the Welsh language across Parliament.
The cost of the translation services – both interpreters and headsets – will be absorbed within Parliament’s existing budgets, meaning this change takes place at no extra cost to the taxpayer.
The Government is currently consulting on proposals to:
• Support the reform of airspace, thereby maximising the economic and social benefits of aviation
• Minimise the negative local impacts of aviation
Ministers are seeking comment on proposals to update policy on the management of UK airspace including:
• The role of an Independent Commission on Civil Aviation Noise to ensure noise impacts are openly considered
• Providing industry with the ability to assess noise impacts and guidance to help them manage change more effectively
• Bringing compensation policy for airspace changes in line with policy on changes to aviation infrastructure
• Greater flexibility for London’s major airports, so they can adapt noise management to the needs of their local communities
The consultation can be found here: http://bit.ly/2m3y2Hj. It closes on 25 May 2017.
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