Page-2 of Current Affairs - April, 2018
Ayushman Bharat Diwas
Ayushman Bharat Diwas is to be celebrated across the country on April 30. The Ayushman Bharat programme seeks to provide easily available and affordable medical facilities in the remote parts of the country. The Scheme has the benefits cover of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
C A Bhavani Devi wins a silver in sabre event of Tournoi World Cup Satellite Fencing Championship in Iceland
Indian fencer C A Bhavani Devi from Tamil Nadu has won a silver medal in the sabre event of the Tournoi World Cup Satellite Fencing Championship in Reykjavik, Iceland on April 29,2018. In the final, she went down 10-15 to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Peace Mission: India, Pakistan for first time to participate together in SCO counter-terror exercise
For first time, arch rivals India and Pakistan are taking part in Peace Mission, a multi-nation counter-terror exercise in Russia to be held in September 2018. The military exercise is going to take place under the framework of Shanghai Cooperation ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
International Buddhist Conference held in Lumbini, Nepal
International Buddhist Conference was held in Lumbini, Nepal on 29 and 30 April 2018 to commemorate 2562nd Buddha Jayanti. The theme of the conference was ‘Lumbini Nepal: The birthplace of Lord Buddha and the fountain of Buddhism and world peace’. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
LCA Tejas successful test fires Derby air-to-air beyond visual range missile
Indigenously developed light combat aircraft (LCA) Tejas successfully fired Derby air-to-air beyond visual range missile (BVRM) off the Goa coast. The successful test demonstrated its overall capability as effective supersonic combat jet. It also expands firing envelope as well demonstrated ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
RBI eases External borrowing norms to enable cheaper funds
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has further liberalised External Commercial Borrowings (ECB) Policy by including more sectors in the window in a bid to facilitate cheaper access of overseas funds to Indian companies. Key Facts RBI has stipulated uniform, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Special 301 Report: USTR again places India Priority Watch List
The Office of United States (US) Trade Representative (USTR) has once again placed India on ‘Priority Watch List’ in its annual Special 301 Report on the state of intellectual property protection. In 2018 Special 301 Report, the USTR has placed ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
PHDCCI, Indian Yoga Association sign MoU to promote cultural tourism in Krishna Circuit
The PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and Indian Yoga Association (IYA) have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to facilitate interaction and cooperation between two organisations to promote wellness, spiritual and cultural tourism in Krishna Circuit. Krishna Circuit Government ..