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ADB projects India’s economic growth to 7.3% in 2018-19
In its latest Asian Development Outlook (ADO) 2018, the Manila-based Asian Development Bank (ADB) has stated that India’s economic growth is set to rise to 7.3% in 2018-19 and grow at 7.6% further in FY20 on the back of structural ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
The conference of Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of UTs held in Port Blair
The conference of Lieutenant Governors and Administrators of Union Territories was held at Megapode Resort, Port Blair in Andaman and Nicobar Islands on April 11, 2018. The Governor of Punjab and Administrator of Chandigarh, VP Singh, Lt. Governor of Puducherry, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
NITI Forum for Northeast outlines 5 development missions
The first meeting of the newly constituted NITI Forum for Northeast was held in Agartala, Tripura. It was was organised by NITI Aayog and Ministry of Development of North East Region (DoNER) and North Eastern Council (NEC). It was co-chaired ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
11th World Hindi Conference to be held in Mauritius
The eleventh edition of World Hindi Conference (विश्व हिंदी सम्मेलन) will be hosted by Mauritius in its capital city Port Lois in August 18-20, 2018. The conference provides common platform to several Hindi scholars, writers and laureates from different parts ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Government sets up committee to review the enforcement of CSR provisions
The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has constituted 12-member committee to review enforcement of Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) provisions under Companies Act, 2013. It will be headed by Regional Director (Western Region) Manmohan Juneja. Besides, there will be two sub-committees ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
New website and mobile app of National Commission for Safai Karamcharis launched
The Union Ministry of Social Justice & Empowerment has launched new website and mobile application of the National Commission for Safai Karamcharis (NCSK). It was launched by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot in New Delhi. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India donates $1 million for Swaziland’s National Disaster Management Agency
India donated US $1 million to support Swaziland’s National Disaster Management Agency as well as food grains. India also expressed commitment to developmental partnership to create local capacities Swaziland and across Africa. The commitment came after India’s President Ram Nath ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India signs MoU with World EXPO 2020 Dubai
India and World Expo 2020 Dubai have signed participants contract for India’s pavilion in prestigious World Expo 2020 held once in 5 years. The contract provides for setting up of India pavilion at Expo 2020 on extra-large plot (about one ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
April 11: National Safe Motherhood Day
The National Safe Motherhood Day (NSMD) is celebrated every year on April 11 to create awareness on proper healthcare and maternity facilities to pregnant and lactating women. It also seeks to create awareness about the institutional delivery, reducing anemia among ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
M Sathiyavathy appointed as new member of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC)
M Sathiyavathy, an IAS officer of the 1982 batch of Union Territories cadre, has been appointed as the new member of Union Public Service Commission (UPSC). Currntly, she is secretary in Ministry of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation, ..