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Neeraj Chopra becomes first Indian javelin thrower to claim a gold at Commonwealth Games
In Athletics, 20-year old Neeraj Chopra has become the first Indian javelin thrower to claim a gold medal at the Commonwealth Games, pulling off a season’s best effort of 86.47 metres in the final, at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Manika Batra becomes first-ever Indian woman table tennis player to win a singles gold at Commonwealth Games
Manika Batra has created history by becoming the first Indian woman table tennis player to win a singles gold at the Commonwealth Games. She defeated Yu Mengyu of Singapore 4-0 in the final at the Gold Coast Commonwealth Games 2018 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
New Delhi to host India Mobile Congress 2018
The 2018 India Mobile Congress will be held at Aerocity in New Delhi from October 25th to 27th. It is one of the biggest marquee Mobile, Internet and Technology events in Asia, organized by Department of Telecommunications and Cellular Operators ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Generalized System of Preferences: US announces eligibility review of India
The United States Trade Representative (USTR) has formally announced that it is reviewing eligibility of India, Indonesia and Kazakhstan in Generalized System of Preferences (GSP) based on concerns about countries’ compliance with program. The reviews are based on Trump administration’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Government launches e-FRRO scheme to facilitate hassle-free travel for foreigners
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has launched web-based application e-FRRO (e-Foreigners Regional Registration Office) to allow foreign tourists and travellers to avail of paperless and cashless visa-related services. e-FRRO eliminates need for any human interface and using it foreigners touring ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
United Nations launches UN Road Safety Trust Fund
United Nations has launched UN Road Safety Trust Fund to improve road safety worldwide to save lives and prevent the loss of opportunity associated with road accidents. UN Economic Commission for Europe (UNECE) is secretariat for the trust fund. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Government extends Phase-1 of FAME-India scheme by 6 months
Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises has extended Phase-1 of FAME India Scheme to provide financial support to electric and hybrid vehicles by another six months till 30 September 2018 or till launch of phase-II. FAME India Scheme stands ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
2nd India Mobile Congress to be held in New Delhi in October 2018
The second edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC-2018) will be held in New Delhi on October 25-27, 2018. It will be organised by Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI). IMC was launched in 2017 to ..