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India-South Korea sign MoU on shipbuilding
A MoU has been signed between India and South Korea for defence industry cooperation in shipbuilding. Under the MoU, the two countries would recommend the organisations for collaborating in the implementation of specific projects. The MoUs signed will be valid ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Cuba and Morocco re-establish diplomatic ties after 37 years
Guided by the mutual will to develop friendly relations, Cuba and Morocco has signed an agreement to re-establish diplomatic ties after a time period of 37 years. The two governments have also agreed to forge political, economic and cultural cooperation. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
One crore assets geotagged under GeoMGNREGA initiative
MGNREGA has reached a major milestone by geotagging one crore assets created under it. The geotagged assets have been put in public domain. The scale of assets created under MGNREGA is massive and is estimated to be about 2.82 crore ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Uttar Pradesh to establish 40 Yoga wellness centres
Uttar Pradesh has decided to establish 40 Yoga wellness centres in 40 districts across the state in the present financial year. Out of 40 centres, 23 will be set up at Ayurvedic hospitals, 12 at homeopathic and 7 at Unani ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
April 22: Earth Day
Earth Day is celebrated every year on April 22. It was first celebrated in 1970, and since then it is celebrated in more than 193 countries by over a billion people every year. Earth Day celebrations are coordinated globally by ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
April 21: Civil Services Day
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has inaugurated 11th Civil Services Day programme. The Civil Services Day function is organised by the Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG), Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions. In this edition, awards will ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
China announces names for six places in Arunachal Pradesh
China has unilaterally announced ‘standardised’ names for six places in Arunachal Pradesh. It is felt that Chinese move comes as a retaliation against Dalai Lama’s visit to Arunachal Pradesh. Experts feel that China’s announcement is aimed at reaffirming its territorial ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
Pakistan Leases Gwadar port to a State-run Chinese firm for 40 years
Pakistan has leased the operations of its strategic Gwadar port to a State-run Chinese firm, the China Overseas Port Holding Company (COPHC) for a period of 40 years. COPHC is slated to carry out all the developmental work on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
NDMA conducts unique state level mock exercise on forest fire in Uttarakhand
The National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) has recently carried out first-of-its-kind State-level mock exercise on forest fire. The main objective of the mock exercise is to assess the efficacy of preparedness and response mechanisms available with the forest department and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2017
National Safety Council’s NSCI Safety Awards 2016 presented to 70 Organisations
Minister of State (IC) for Labour & Employment Bandaru Dattatreya awarded NSCI Safety Awards 2016 to 70 Organisations at a function held in New Delhi. In addition, 12 client organizations from Construction Sector were also awarded. The Award was granted ..