Current Affairs - April, 2018
Russia to host multi-nation counter-terrorism exercise “Peace Mission 2018”
The multi-nation counter-terrorism exercise “Peace Mission” will be held at the Ural mountains of Russia in September 2018, which will take place under the framework of Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO). The purpose of the exercise will be to enhance counter-terror ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Lumbini hosts 2018 International Buddhist Conference
On April 29, the 2018 International Buddhist Conference was held in Lumbini, the birth place of Gautama Buddha. It was organised as part of 2562nd Buddha Jayanti celebrations. The basic purpose of the conference was to disseminate teachings of Gautam ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
C H Hanumantha Rao writes book “My Journey from Marxism-Leninism to Nehruvian Socialism”
The book “My Journey from Marxism-Leninism to Nehruvian Socialism” has been authored by C H Hanumantha Rao, who is former Planning Commission and Finance Commission member. Mr Rao is presently one of the most creative thinkers, social activist, and distinguished ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
The 2018 International Dance day
The International Dance Day (IDD) is observed every year on April 29 to recognise the value of the art form across the world. It marks the birth anniversary of French dancer Jean-Georges Noverre, the creator of modern ballet. The day ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Asha Bhosle honoured with 26th P C Chandra Puraskaar 2018
Singing legend Asha Bhosle has been honoured with the Lifetime 26th P C Chandra Puraskaar 2018at the Science City auditorium.in Mumbai, Maharashtra on April 29, 2018. The award is a tribute to the founding father of the P. C. Chandra ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Maharashtra government signs MoU with British Council to strengthen educational and cultural cooperation
The Maharashtra government has signed a MoU with the British Council to strengthen educational and cultural cooperation. With this MoU, the British Council hopes to expand its existing work in the state, where in recent times, it has trained more ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Rafael Nadal clinches 2018 Barcelona Open tennis tournament
Rafael Nadal, a Spanish professional tennis player, has lifted his 11th Barcelona Open tennis title on April 29, 2018 and extended his record of 46 consecutive sets won on clay. In the final, he defeated Greek teenager Stefanos Tsitsipas by ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Prajnesh Gunneswaran clinches first-ever singles tennis title on ATP Challenger circuit
Prajnesh Gunneswaran from Chennai has clinched his first ever singles tennis title on the ATP Challenger circuit on April 29, 2018. In the final of the Kunming Open at Anning, China, he defeated Egypt’s Mohammed Safwat in three sets 5-7, ..