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- Aug 3, 2018
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1 BHEL Commissions 330 MW Hydro-Project at Kishanganga River in Jammu & Kashmir [ Env., Schemes & Proj. ]
Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL), the country’s largest power equipment manufacturer, announced that it has commissioned the third and the last 110 Megawatt (MW) unit of the 330 MW Kishanganga hydro power project in Jammu & Kashmir (J&K).
Map of Kishanganga Hydro Power Project in Jammu & Kashmir
Map of Kishanganga hydro power project in Jammu & Kashmir
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2 SBI, IMGC Sign MOU to Offer Mortgage Guarantee Scheme [ Eco. ]
State Bank of India (SBI) and India Mortgage Guarantee Corporation (IMGC) sign a pact to offer mortgage guarantee scheme for prospective non-salaried and self-employed home loan customers.
Image of Concept & Types of Mortgage
Image of Concept & Types of Mortgage
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3 Government to Set Up Plastic Park in Jharkhand‘S Deoghar District [ Schemes & Proj. ]
The Union Ministry of Chemicals & Fertilizers approved a proposal for setting up of Plastic Park in Deoghar District, Jharkhand. The project to be set up at cost of Rs. 120 crores in an area of 150 acres. It would also set up Central Institute for Plastic Engineering & Technolog
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4 Petro- U.S. Bans Use of Venezuela’S Cryptocurrency [ Eco. ]
US President signed an executive order banning the use of Venezuela’s new crypto-currency, Petro. The executive order that took effect immediately, declared illegal all US transactions related to Venezuelan digital currencies, coins or tokens.
Image of The Explosion In Cryptocurrencies
Image of The Explosion In Cryptocurrencies
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- Aug 2, 2018
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1 MoU Between Ministry of Agriculture and Ministry of Skill Development at Krishi Vigyan Kendras [ Policy-Governance ]
The Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare and Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship signed MoU to conduct skill development training programs for agriculture and allied sector.
Image of Krishi Vigyan Kendras
Image of Krishi Vigyan Kendras
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2 Singapore Airport Rated World’S Best, Mumbai Ranked 63rd [ Ranks & Indices ]
The Singapore Changi Airport was named the world’s best airport for the sixth consecutive year by consultancy firm Skytrax. The Incheon International Airport in South Korea and Haneda Airport in Japan were placed second and third respectively.
Image Singapore Airport Rated World’s Best, Mumbai Ranked 63rd
Image Singapore Airport Rated World’s Best, Mumbai Ranked 63rd
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- Aug 1, 2018
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1 Kerala Declares Jackfruit as Official Fruit of State [ Geog. ]
The Kerala government declared jackfruit as its official fruit. The official announcement in this regard was made by the State Agriculture Minister, in the State Assembly. The declaration would help in boosting the fruit’s production and sale, besides increasing its value-added p
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2 NHAI Receives Best Design Pavilion Award in Indian Science Congress [ Edu., Sci-Tech ]
The NHAI (National Highways Authority of India) pavilion at 105th Indian Science Congress has been adjudged as Best Design Pavilion. The NHAI had put up an exhibition stall to showcase its projects and other initiatives like Electronic Toll Collection, Wayside Amenities, Incident
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3 2018′S Best and Worst Cities to Live in [ Ranks & Indices ]
Mercer’s 20th annual Quality of Living survey compared 231 major metropolises, examining factors such as crime, healthcare, education, public services, recreation, housing and personal freedom.
Image of 2018 Quality of Living Ranking
Image of 2018 Quality of Living Ranking
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4 Year on Year Target for Solar Energy Sector [ Env., Schemes & Proj. ]
The Vice President of India, said that India has huge potential to become the leader in solar energy sector addressing the inaugural session of ELECRAMA 2018, organized by the Indian Electrical and Electronics Manufacturing Association, in Noida, UP.
Image of Year on Year Target for Solar Energy Sector
Image of Year on Year Target for Solar Energy Sector
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5 Initiatives Ensure Safety and Security of Tourists [ Policy-Governance ]
The Ministry of Tourism has taken several initiatives to ensure the safety and security of tourists so that there would be increase in tourists in India. The Ministry of Tourism has posted an advisory on the website www.incredibleindia.org indicating that India remains a safe des
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- Jul 31, 2018
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1 IIFCL Contributes Rs 10 Crore to National Sports Development Fund [ Sports ]
India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL) has made a contribution of Rs. 10 crore to the National Sports Development Fund (NSDF). The contribution was the third instalment of the contribution made by IIFCL, taking its total contribution to Rs. 30 crore.
Image of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
Image of Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports
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2 NCAA Becomes the World’S First Trusted Digital Repository [ Culture ]
The National Cultural Audiovisual Archives (NCAA) project of Ministry of Culture was certified as world’s first Trusted Digital Repository as per ISO 16363: 2012 standard. The certification was granted by Primary Trustworthy Digital Repository Authorization Body Ltd. (PTAB), Un
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3 Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India for Medical Purpose [ Eco., Int. Rel & Org., Health ]
The number of Foreign Tourist Arrivals (FTAs) in India for medical purpose during 2016 were 4, 27, 014. The share of foreign tourists arriving for medical purpose was 4.85 % in the year 2016.
Image of No. Foreign Tourist Arrivals In India on Medical Visa
Image of No. Foreign Tourist Arrivals In India on Medical Visa
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4 Saksham Scholarship Scheme for Differently Abled [ Edu., Schemes & Proj. ]
SAKSHAM is a MHRD scholarship Scheme being implemented by AICTE. It is aimed at providing encouragement and support to 1000 specially abled children to pursue Technical Education.
Image of Pragati and Saksham Scholarship Schemes
Image of Pragati and Saksham Scholarship Schemes
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5 Four MoUs Signed for Promotion of Tourism in the North-East [ Policy-Governance ]
The Centre signed 4 MoUs with the US-based hospitality major Airbnb to promote tourism in northeast. The MoUs were signed under the aegis of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) to:
Image of About North East India
Image of About North East India
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6 Recommendations on E-Way Bill Made During Meeting of the GST Council [ Eco. ]
The 26th GST Council meeting failed to come up with any conclusive simplification process after deliberating on two models and has now postponed the decision for next Council meeting, but E-way bill to be implemented from April 1.
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Image of E-Way Bill
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- Jul 30, 2018
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1 जय हिन्द 1-एस:दुनिया का सबसे हल्का उपग्रह(Jai Hind 1:World’S Lightest Satellite -in Hindi)(Part 18) [ Policy-Governance, Eco., Int. Rel & Org., Env., Ethics ]
जय हिन्द 1-एस: दुनिया का सबसे हल्का उपग्रह- चेन्नई के चार छात्रों ने दुनिया के सबसे हल्के और सस्ते उपग्रह का निर्माण किया है जिसका वजन 33.39 ग्राम है। उपग्रह का नाम ’जय हिन्द 1-एस’ है और इसे अगस्त 2018 में प्रक्षेपित किया जाएगा।
यह उपग्रह की ऊपरी यात्रा के विभिन्न बिन्दुओं पर त
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2 सांद पैनल के सामने पेश होंगे बैंक प्रमुख (Bank Chief to Be Present: Sandra Panel - Hindi) (Part 17) [ Eco., Sports, Int. Rel & Org., Env. ]
स्सांद पैनल (अनुसूची) के सामने पेश होंगे बैंक प्रमुख- 11-राजकीय स्वामित्व वाले बैंकों के प्रमुख बुरे ऋण के बढ़ने और धोखाधड़ी के मामलों में वृद्धि की समस्याओं के बारे में एक संसदीय समिति को अवगत कराएंगे।
वे वित्त मंत्री की स्थायी समिति के समक्ष पेश होंगे, जिसका नेतृत्व अनुभवी कां
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3 कविता सुजा देवी का निधन(Poetry Suja Devi Dies - in Hindi) (Part 16) [ Sci-Tech, Eco., Int. Rel & Org., Schemes & Proj. ]
कविता सुजा देवी का निधन- उल्लेखनीय कवि, शिक्षक और यात्रा लेखक, प्रोफेसर (प्राचार्य) बी सुजाता देवी का तिरुवनंतपुरम में निधन हो गया वह 72 वर्ष के थे। वह केरल साहित्य अकादमी पुरस्कार विजेता भी थें।
प्रधान मंत्री एमपी में कई परियोजनाओं का उद्घाटन करेंगे- प्रधान मंत्री मोदी अटल मिश
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4 हरियाणा पंचायतों कोसर्वोतम श्रेणी देगी (Haryana Panchayats Will Be Ranked Best -in Hindi) (Part 15) [ Eco., Int. Rel & Org., Agri., Ranks & Indices ]
हरियाणा पंचायतों को स्टार (सर्वोतम) रैंकिंग (श्रेणी) देगी- हरियाणा सरकार ने राज्य की सात सितारा ग्राम पंचायत इंद्रधनुष योजना के तहत सात सामाजिक मानकों के आधार पर अपनी पंचायतों को स्टार रैंकिंग देने का फैसला किया है।
कुल 1, 120 गांवों ने रैंकिंग हासिल की है और प्रत्येक मानक को
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5 चौथा अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिवस (Fourth International Yoga Day - in Hindi) (Part 14) [ Policy-Governance, Eco., Int. Rel & Org. ]
चौथा अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिवस- चौथा अंतरराष्ट्रीय योग दिवस दुनिया भर में मनाया जा रहा है। भारत में प्रधान मंत्री नरेन्द्र मोदी ने वन अनुसंधान संस्थान, देहरादून में कार्यक्रम शुरू किया। योग दिवस 2018 की विषयवस्तु ’शांति के लिए योग’ है।
21 जून उत्तरी गोलार्ध में वर्ष का सबसे लंबा द
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6 FSSAI: Safe and Nutritious Food Initiative [ Health ]
Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has undertaken several initiatives under the umbrella of ‘Safe and Nutritious Food’ (SNF) for citizen guidance and behavioral change in every sphere at home, school, workplace or eating out, for example.
Image of FSSAI: Safe and Nutritious Food Initiative
Image of FSSAI: Safe and Nutritious Food Initiative
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7 🌟 National Health Policy, 2017 with All Details (Important) [ Policy-Governance ]
The Union Cabinet approved the National Health Policy 2017. It will replace the previous policy which was framed 15 years ago in 2002. It aims at providing healthcare in an “assured manner” to all by addressing current and emerging challenges arising from the ever changing socio-
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8 NITI Aayog Launches Women Entrepreneurship Platform [ Policy-Governance ]
NITI Aayog launched the Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP), on International Women’s Day for building an ecosystem for women across India to realise their entrepreneurial aspirations, scale-up innovative initiatives and chalk-out sustainable, long-term strategies for their bus
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- Jul 27, 2018
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1 🌟 Udyam Sakhi Portal Launched for Women Entrepreneurs (Important) [ Policy-Governance ]
The Ministry of Micro, Small & Medium Enterprises launched Udyam Sakhi Portal (www.udyamsakhi.org) for women entrepreneurs on International Women’s Day. It was unveiled in a program held at Ambedkar International Centre, New Delhi.
Image of Udyam Sakhi Portal
Image of Udyam Sakhi Portal
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2 🌟 Government Launches ‘SUVIDHA’- 100 Percent Bio-Degradable Sanitary Napkins (Important) [ Health, Env., Schemes & Proj. ]
The government, announced the launch of 100 percent biodegradable sanitary napkins, to be called “Suvidha”, under the under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana. This step taken by the Department of Pharmaceuticals to ensure Affordable and Quality Healthcare for All
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3 Indian Council of Agricultural Research’S Education Portal Launched [ Edu., Agri. ]
Union Minister of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare, launched the Education portal of Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) at the Conference of Vice Chancellors of Agriculture Universities and Directors of ICAR Institutes in New Delhi.
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Image of Indian Council of Agricultural Researc
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4 Cabinet Approves the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division & High Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2018 [ Bills ]
The Union Cabinet has approved the Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for introduction in the Parliament.
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Image of Commercial Appellate Division Court
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5 🌟 The Arbitration & Conciliation (Amendment) Bill,2018 - Based on Justice B. H. Srikrishna (Important) [ Bills ]
The Union Cabinet has approved the Arbitration and Conciliation (Amendment) Bill, 2018 for introduction in the Parliament. It is a part of the efforts of the Government to encourage institutional arbitration for settlement of disputes and make India a centre of robust Alternative
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6 Sukhad Yatra App, 1033 Toll-Free Emergency Number, and District Driving Training Centres [ Policy-Governance ]
Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH) has launched Sukhad Yatra mobile application and 1033 Toll-free Emergency number for highway users. It also launched scheme for District Driving Training Centres and will provide grant of financial assistance for Road Safety Advocacy
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7 🌟 Alternate Medicine in India:Fifty Percent Increase Patients’S Seeking Homoeopathic Treat. (Imp.) [ Health ]
There has been a 50 percent rise in the number of people seeking homeopathy treatment in India in the past five years, the government revealed, saying that it is ‘clinically effective’.
Image of Homeopathy
Image of Homeopathy
- Homeopathy is being promoted as it is not only
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- Jul 26, 2018
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1 पेड्रो बने स्पेन के प्रधानमंत्री (Pedro Becomes Prime Minister of Spain - in Hindi) (Part 4) [ Edu., Policy-Governance, Int. Rel & Org., Env., Schemes & Proj. ]
पेड्रो बने स्पेन के प्रधानमंत्री- समाजवादी नेता पेड्रो संचेज़ को राजा फेलिप VI द्वारा स्पेन के प्रधानमंत्री के रूप में शपथ दिलाई गई। स्पेन यूरोज़ोन की क्रमांक 4 की अर्थव्यवस्था और यूरोपीय संघ (ईयू) का प्रभावशाली सदस्य है।
श्री संचेज़ (46) 1975 में तानाशाह जनरल फ्रांसिस्कों फ्रैंको
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2 भुगतान सुरक्षा में सवोत्तम प्रथाएं (Best Practices for Payment Security - in Hindi) (Part 3) [ Policy-Governance, Eco., Int. Rel & Org., Schemes & Proj. ]
भुगतान सुरक्षा में सवोत्तम प्रथाएं- 14वें वीजा (आज्ञा पत्र) एशिया प्रशांत सुरक्षा शिखर सम्मेलन में एचडीएफसी बैंक को एक बार फिर चैंपियन (विजेता) सुरक्षा पुरस्कार से मान्यता मिली है। लगातार दूसरी बार, बैंक ने भारत और दक्षिण एशिया श्रेणी में पुरस्कार जीता है।
यह पुरस्कार जोखिम प्र
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