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Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson named as new PM of Iceland
Iceland ruling coalition Government has named Sigurdur Ingi Johannsson (53) as the new Prime Minister after igmundur Gunnlaugsson had stepped down . Prior to this, he was Agriculture and Fisheries Minister (since 2013) and deputy leader of the Progressive Party ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Bronze bust of Aryabhatta unveiled at UNESCO Headquarters
A bronze bust of ancient Indian mathematician and astronomer Aryabhatta was unveiled at the UNESCO Headquarters in Paris, France. It was unveiled by Union Human Resource and Development Minister Smriti Irani. She was in the French capital to attend the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Odisha Government launches Adarsh Vidyalaya Project
Odisha Government has launched Adarsh Vidyalaya (AV) project to provide modern schools facilities on the lines of Kendriya Vidyalayas in the underdeveloped rural areas of the state. It was launched by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik at Sasan Ambagaon village ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to MoU between India and Sweden on Technical Cooperation in the Railway Sector
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval to Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Sweden on Technical Cooperation in the Railway Sector. It was signed between both countries on 15th February, 2016 and it will enable technical ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Foundation stone for Haryana’s first Horticulture University laid in Karnal
Union Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Minister Radha Mohan Singhlaid the foundation stone of Haryana State University of Horticultural Sciences at Karnal. It is the first Horticulture University in the state that will cater the needs to support the gap between research, teaching ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
BHEL commissions Andhra Pradesh’s first canal top solar plant at Bhimavaram
Public Sector Power equipment manufacturer Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has commissioned a seasonwise tiltable canal top solar PV plant at Bhimavaram, Andhra Pradesh. It is the first canal top project in Andhra Pradesh and also of its kind project ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
April 7: World Health Day
Every year World Health Day (WHD) is being observed on 7 April to disseminate knowledge and awareness about human health. The day focuses on increasing life expectancy by adding good health to the lives of people and promoting healthier living ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to Revised Policy on crude oil import for oil PSUs
The Union Cabinet has given its approval to replace the existing policy on crude oil import by Oil PSUs and vest the oil PSUs with the power to evolve their own policies. This decision will provide operational efficiency, commercial flexibility ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
India wins 2016 Asian Nations Cup Chess tournament
Indian men have won the 2016 Asian Nations Cup Chess tournament by defeating Vietnam in the final round by 3-1 score played in Abu Dhabi. In the final round match, Indian Grandmasters S P Sethuraman and K Sasikiran won on ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Union Cabinet gives nod to implementation of One Rank One Pension Scheme
The Union Cabinet has given its ex-post facto approval for implementation of One Rank One Pension (OROP) retrospectively with effect from 1st July, 2014. Decision in this regard was taken by Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi ..