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2018 World Haemophilia Day (WHD)
The World Haemophilia Day (WHD) is observed every year on April 17 to increase awareness of haemophilia and other inherited bleeding disorders. It is an opportunity to help people with bleeding disorders live healthier, longer and more productive lives by ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India-Wiesbaden Conference 2018 held in New Delhi
The India-Wiesbaden Conference 2018 was held from April 16-17, 2018, in New Delhi. The title of conference was ‘Securing Global Supply Chains through Government-Industry Partnerships towards Effective Implementation of UNSC Resolution 1540’ Key Facts The Wiesbaden Process was initiated by ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Government launches first tranche of Sovereign gold bonds for FY19
The Union Government (Finance Ministry) in consultation withReserve Bank of India (RBI) has launched first tranche of sovereign gold bonds (SGBs) for current fiscal (FY 2018-19). It will be sold through banks, designated post offices and recognised stock exchanges namely ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
FIEO GlobalLinker: Government launches digital platform for MSME Exporters
Ministry of Commerce and Industry has launched FIEO GlobalLinker, a digital platform for MSME exporters to digitise their businesses and join global community of growing businesses. It has been developed by Federation of Indian Export Organisations (FIEO). Key Facts FIEO ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India will grow at 7.3% in 2018: World Bank Report
The World Bank in its twice-a-year South Asia Economic Focus report has projected growth rate of 7.3% for India in 2018 and 7.5% for 2019 and 2020. The growth is expected to accelerate from 6.7% in 2017 to 7.3% in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Meghalaya Landscapes Management Project: $48 million Loan agreement inked with World Bank
The Union Government (Finance Ministry) has signed Loan Agreement with World Bank for IBRD loan of US $48 million for Meghalaya Community – Led Landscapes Management Project (MCLLMP) The project aims to strengthen community-led landscapes management in selected landscapes in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
TRAI launches beta portal for comparing telcos' tariffs
Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has unveiled beta version of portal (www.tariff.trai.gov.in) to enable consumers see tariffs of different TSPs (telecom service providers) and different Licensed Service Areas (LSAs) at single place. The first of its kind platform to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India Meteorological Department (IMD) issues its first official forecast for 2018 southwest monsoon rains
The India Meteorological Department (IMD) has issued its first official forecast for 2018 southwest monsoon rains in New Delhi on April 16, 2018. The second stage forecast will be issued in June 2018. These forecasts are prepared using state-of-the-art Statistical ..