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Himanta Biswa Sarma newly elected president of Badminton Association of India (BAI)
Himanta Biswa Sarma, a cabinet ranked minister and convener of the North East Democratic Alliance (NEDA), has been elected as the new president of Badminton Association of India (BAI) unopposed during the federation’s annual general body meeting and election in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Saikhom Mirabai Chanu clinches India’s first gold at 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG-2018)
Star weightlifter Saikhom Mirabai Chanu from Manipur has clinched the first gold for India at the 21st Commonwealth Games (CWG-2018) with a power-packed performance in the women’s 48 kg weightlifting category in Gold Coast, Australia on April 5. In a ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Internet Security Threat Report: India third most vulnerable country to cyber threats
According to recently published Internet Security Threat Report, India emerged as third most vulnerable country in terms of risk of cyber threats, such as malware, spam and ransomware in 2017. India has moved up by one place over previous year. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India becomes second largest manufacturer of crude steel
According to Steel Users Federation of India (SUFI), India has overtaken Japan to become world’s second largest producer of crude steel in February 2018. China is the largest producer of crude steel in the world, accounting for more than 50% ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Bill, 2018
The Union Cabinet has introduction of Protection of Human Rights (Amendments) Bill, 2018 in Parliament for better protection and promotion of human rights in the country. The Bill will amend Protection of Human Rights, 1993 which was last amended in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Cabinet approves rightsizing Competition Commission of India
The Union Cabinet chaired gave its approval for rightsizing Competition Commission of India (CCI) from one Chairperson and six Members (totalling seven) to one Chairperson and three Members (totalling four). It will be done by not filling existing two vacancies ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India-UAE: Cabinet approves MoU on Technical Cooperation in Rail Sector
The Union Cabinet has approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and United Arab Emirates (UAE) on Technical Cooperation in Rail Secto. The MoU was signed in February 2018 with Federal Transport Authority – Land & Maritime of UAE. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India-Canada: Cabinet approves MoU in research and industry-academic collaboration
The Union Cabinet has been apprised of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Canada to foster cross-border partnerships focused on research excellence and industry-academic collaboration. The MoU was signed in February 2018 in New Delhi. Key Facts The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India ranked 37th in global startup ecosystem
India has been ranked 37th out of 125 countries in global startup ecosystem in 2017, according to latest report released by global startup ecosystem map Startupblink. The Startupblink is a global startup ecosystem map with tens of thousands of registered ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Azerbaijan to host Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Mid-Term Ministerial Conference 2018
The Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) Mid-Term Ministerial Conference 2018 will be held in Baku, Azerbaijan on April 5-6 under the theme “Promoting International Peace and Security for Sustainable Development”. NAM participating states, representatives of observer states and international organizations, countries and ..