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Shahzar Rizvi wins India’s first medal at 2018 International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) World Cup in South Korea
World record holder Shahzar Rizvi claimed India’s first medal at the 2018 World Cup organised by the International Shooting Sport Federation (ISSF) at Changwon, South Korea. He won the silver in the 10 meter air pistol event. Rizvi missed the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Mahmoud Abu Zeid wins 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize
Egyptian photojournalist Mahmoud Abu Zeid, known as Shawkan, has won the 2018 UNESCO/Guillermo Cano Press Freedom Prize. Shawkan has been in jail since 14 August 2013 when he was arrested while covering a demonstration at Rabaa Al-Adawiya Square in Cairo. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Union Government signs loan agreement with World Bank for nurturing innovation
The Ministry of Finance has signed a loan agreement for IBRD credit of $125 million (equivalent) with the World Bank for the ‘Innovate in India for Inclusiveness Project in New Delhi on April 24, 2018. The purpose of the project ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
2018 World Malaria Day (WMD)
The World Malaria Day (WMD) is observed every year on April 25 to recognize global efforts to control malaria, which affects and claims millions of lives annually. Malaria is caused by parasites that are transmitted to people through the bites ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India to tie up with United States and Finland to develop a pollution-forecast system
The Ministry of Earth Sciences (MoES) is tying up with the United States and Finland to develop a pollution-forecast system that will help anticipate particulate matter (PM) levels at least two days in advance and at a greater resolution than ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
The coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ held in Kerala
The coastal security exercise ‘Sagar Kavach’ was held along Kerala shores on April 24, 2018 to strengthen and assess the loopholes in the coastal security mechanism. Apart from the Indian Coast Guard, the Indian Navy, Coastal Police and Marine Enforcement ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Diu becomes India’s first city to run on 100% Renewable Energy during Daytime
Diu Smart City has become the first city in India that runs on 100% renewable energy during daytime setting a new benchmark for other cities to become clean and green. Diu had been importing 73% of its power from Gujarat ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Uttarakhand to get aid by Asian Development Bank (ADB) for infrastructure development
The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has given in principle nod to aid Rs 1,700 crore to Uttarakhand for infrastructure development and creation of sewerage treatment facilities in urban areas. With the sanctioned amount, the transport system will be upgraded and ..