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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
Sharad Agarwal appointed as head of Lamborghini India Pvt. Ltd
Lamborghini India Pvt. Ltd has appointed Sharad Agarwal as its country head with immediate effect. In his new role, Agarwal will oversee the functions of sales, marketing, after sales and network development of the company. He was previously the head ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2016
PM Narendra Modi launches Stand up India scheme for SC/ST, women
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the Stand-up India scheme aimed at providing credit to Scheduled Caste (SC), Scheduled Tribe (ST), and women borrowers in the non-farm sector. The scheme is intended to promote entrepreneurship among SC/ST and women and ..