Point-Wise Current-Affairs & GS (Includes Important PIB Updates) 2020 with Maps & Data- IAS, SSC Etc
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- Mar 16, 2017
1 Govt. Launches ‘ShaGun’ - a Web-Portal for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Shri. Prakash Javadekar, Hon’ble Minister of Human Resource Development has launched e-initiative a global democratic forum enabled by technology ‘ShaGun’ - a web-portal for Sarva Shiksha Abhiyan. He highlighted that platform will give recognition to people, State governments, sc
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2 Union Cabinet Approves India’S Membership in International Vaccine Institute [ International Relations/Organizations ]
Cabinet gave its approval to the proposal for India to take its full membership of the International Vaccine Institute (IVI) Governing Council. It is to develop and introduce new and improved vaccines to protect people, especially children, against deadly infectious diseases.
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3 Global Passport Power Rank 2017 [ Country/State Ranks/Indices ]
Passports of the world ranked by their total visa-free score. Arton Capital’s Passport Index, a real-time web service that provides global ranking of the world’s passports has revealed its Passport rank 2017. The site has over 11 years of data to compare documents from around the
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4 Second Raisina Dialogue Held in New Delhi [ International Relations/Organizations ]
The second edition of Ministry of External Affairs’ annual Raisina Dialogue was held in New Delhi. At the inauguration of the second edition of the Raisina Dialogue, Modi talked about the importance of security and his dream of well-integrated neighborhoods.
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5 Scientists Names 3 Virus That Could Cause Next Global Health Emergency [ Health ]
A half-billion-dollar project announced at World Economic Forum (WEF) to develop vaccines against the deadly MERS, Lassa and Nipah viruses. These three diseases were kept at top of the list of 10 priority diseases that was identified by World Health Organisation (WHO) as potentia
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6 Delhi Police Commissioner Alok Verma Appointed as New CBI Director [ Appointments ]
Alok Verma’s appointment was approved by PM Narendra Modi for period of 2 years as CBI chief. It was approved by three-member selection panel and was headed by PM. The post of CBI director was lying vacant for over one month after Anil Sinha’s retirement.
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7 Union Cabinet Approves the Exclusion of States from National Small Savings Fund [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The Union Cabinet approved a loan of Rs. 45,000 crore to the FCI out of the National Small Savings Fund. As well as exempted most states and UTs from the mandatory investment norms for funds collected under the NSSF scheme.
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8 Antonio Tajani is New President of European Parliament [ International Relations/Organizations ]
Italy’s Antonio Tajani is the new president of the European Parliament. Four other candidates were eliminated after the first three rounds, which were organized by secret ballot. He beat Gianna Pittella into second place by 351 votes to 282.
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- Mar 16, 2017
1 2016 Was India’S Warmest Year Ever: India Meteorological Department [ Environment/Ecology ]
India Meteorological Department (IMD) announced that 2016 was India’s warmest year ever recorded since the documenting of meteorological records began in 1901. Announcement was made in IMD’s Statement on Climate of India during 2016.
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2 Bengaluru Ranked ‘Most Dynamic City’ in World [ Country/State Ranks/Indices ]
Bengaluru became most dynamic city in world. It is released by Jones Lang LaSalle’s City Momentum Index (JLL CMI). Index tracks speed of change of a city’s economy and commercial real estate market. Index examined 42 variables in 134 global cities.
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3 Dharamsala Declared as Second Capital of Himachal Pradesh [ Policy/Governance ]
Himachal Pradesh chief minister Virbhadra Singh declared Dharamsala as second capital of Himachal Pradesh. Dharamsala is located at some 250 km from the state capital Shimla. It has its own significance and history to make it second capital of state.
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4 Donald Trump Sworn-in as 45th US President [ International Relations/Organizations ]
Donald Trump has sworn in as 45th president of United States of America. He was administered oath of office by Chief Justice John Roberts. Oath-taking ceremony was held in front of 8 lakh people who visited National Mall in centre of capital to celebrate occasion.
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5 Physicists Create a New Form of Hydrogen [ International Relations/Organizations ]
Physicists from Austria have created new form of Hydrogen. I. e. negatively charged hydrogen clusters. Scientists also determined geometric structures of clusters. This is first time scientists have seen negative hydrogen cluster ions beyond simplest possible pairing one with one
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6 Bihar Govt Launches “Nasha Mukt Campaign” [ Health ]
With an aim to make state addiction-free, state government of Bihar launched a Nasha Mukt campaign in state. Participation of about two crore people shown in campaign. Teachers and students of schools and colleges formed human chains across state including CM Nitish Kumar.
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7 IORA Finalizes MoU for Cooperation in SME Sector [ International Relations/Organizations ]
Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) member-states have finalized Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) for cooperation in small and medium-sized enterprises (SME) sector. Other focus areas include exchange greater involvement of MSMEs in global supply chain.
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8 West Bengal to Give Legal Protection to Hilsa Fish [ Policy/Governance ]
The West Bengal Fisheries Department is planning to initiate a process that will introduce stiff penal provisions under CrPC and IPC and allow police to arrest anyone for catching, selling and buying Hilsa weighing less than 500 grams.
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- Mar 16, 2017
1 India, UAE Holds 1st Strategic Dialogue in New Delhi [ Defense ]
India and UAE held first meeting of their strategic dialogue in an attempt to finalize cooperation agreement. Meeting was co-chaired by Minister of State for External Affairs M J Akbar and MoS in Ministry of Foreign Affairs of UAE Anwar Gargash.
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2 Saina Lifts Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold [ Sports ]
Indian badminton ace Saina Nehwal notched up her first title after a career-threatening injury. Saina Nehwal won the Malaysia Masters Grand Prix Gold 2017. She defeated Thailand shuttler Pornpawee Chochuwong in final.
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3 India Innovation Index to Measure Performance of Indian States [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
The World Economic Forum, NITI Aayog, World Intellectual Property Organization and Cornell University will work together to develop an India Innovation Index. Index will provide impetus to Indian states to drive innovative spirit. It will encourage states to compete with each oth
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4 World Economic Forum Annual Meeting 2017 Held in Davos [ International Relations/Organizations ]
World Economic Forum annual meeting is one of most important economic and socio-political events in world 47th World Economic Forum Annual Meeting aims to rededicate leaders from world to achieve common goals and drive new initiatives.
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5 Union Cabinet Approved MoU Between India and Vietnam in the Field of Cyber Security [ International Relations/Organizations ]
The Union Cabinet gave its approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Vietnam in field of cyber security. It was given at a meeting of Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi.
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6 Himachal Pradesh Beats Kerala in Learning Outcomes [ Education ]
Annual Status Education Report (ASER) 2016 found that Himachal Pradesh is doing well in many regards, on education front, as compared to rest states. It has country’s highest reading and mathematics learning levels, shooting past even Kerala.
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7 Delhi Airport Wins Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) Award in Aviation Sector [ Awards ]
The Delhi International Airport (Private) Limited (DIAL) has won the ‘Golden Peacock Award for Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) in transportation sector under Aviation category for year 2016.
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8 Apple Named Most Innovative Company of 2016 [ Country/State Ranks/Indices ]
Boston Consulting Group’s annual ‘Most Innovative Companies’ report has ranked the world’s 50 most innovative companies. It is based on a survey of 1,500 senior executives representing a wide range of industries in every region. Apple tops BCG’s list of corporate innovators for 1
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- Mar 16, 2017
1 MoU Between India and Serbia for Cooperation in IT and Electronics Approved [ International Relations/Organizations ]
The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Serbia for promoting cooperation in field of Information Technology and Electronics.
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2 Jharkhand Annual State Budget 2017-18 Presented [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
Chief Minister of Jharkhand Raghubar Das presented state’s annual budget for 2017 - 18. This year’s theme is Garib Kalyan Varsh. Budget is 19.17 per cent more than previous budget. Gender budget has been increased up to 30.05 per cent.
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3 Committee Constituted to Set Rules for Implementation of Disabilities Act, 2016 [ Govt. Schemes/Projects ]
A committee has been constituted by the Centre. It is to frame uniform rules for the states to avoid delay in proper implementation. Implementations are for Rights of Persons with Disabilities Act across country. It will submit its report within three months.
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4 Draft Steel Policy Anticipates Rs. 10 Lakh Crore Investments [ Policy/Governance ]
The union steel ministry’s draft New Steel Policy 2017. It estimates Rs. 10 lakh crore of additional investment to create capacity. Capacity will meet anticipated crude steel demand of around 255 million tons (MT) by 2030 - 31. The policy recognizes shortage of metallurgical coal
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5 Tamil Nadu Assembly Passes Jallikattu Bill [ Policy/Governance ]
The Tamil Nadu Assembly on Monday unanimously passed an amendment bill. Bill allows Jallikattu to be conducted across the state. Bill to amend the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals Act, 1960 was unanimously adopted by the House after members of all parties spoke welcoming legislat
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6 Economic Survey 2017 Presented in Parliament [ Economy ]
Economic Survey for 2016 - 17 is tabled in Parliament by Finance Minister Arun Jaitley. Survey recommends fast, demand – driven re - monetization, further tax reforms, including bringing land and real estate under ambit of GST and reducing tax rates and stamp duties.
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