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8th Theatre Olympics concludes in Mumbai
The eight edition of Theatre Olympics concluded in Mumbai, Maharashtra after glorious run of 51 days across 17 cities of India and showcasing rich heritage and culture across length and breadth of the country. It was inaugurated by Vice President ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India, South Korea to ink pact for seafarers, boost bilateral ties
India and South Korea signed mutual recognition of certificate of competency of seafarers to provide Indian seafarers employment on over 500 Korean ships. It was signed during four-day visit of Shipping, Road Transport & Highways Minister Nitin Gadkari to South ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India, Nepal to develop inland waterways for cargo movement
India and Nepal have agreed to boost cooperation in connectivity sector as they decided to develop inland waterways for cargo movement within Protocol to Treaty of Transit between India and Nepal. It was decided during delegation-level talks between Prime Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana launched in New Delhi
The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan. Under it gas connections will be distributed to identified beneficiary women in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
4 kingfisher species sighted in Krishna sanctuary
Four kingfisher bird species thriving in Krishna Wildlife Sanctuary in Andhra Pradesh were recently sighted. The species have been identified are Pied Kingfisher (Ceryle rudis), White-throated Kingfisher (Halcyon smyrnensis), Black-capped Kingfisher (Halcyon pileate) and Common Kingfisher (Alcedo atthis). Key Facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
India to build strategic railway link between Kathmandu and Raxaul in Bihar
India has agreed to build strategic railway link between Raxaul in Bihar and Kathmandu in Nepal to facilitate people-to-people (P2P) contact and bulk movement of goods. The announcement was made after delegation-level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Walmiki and Malhar: 2 unknown languages discovered
Linguist from University of Hyderabad have discovered two endangered languages Walmiki and Malhar predominantly spoken in remote regions of Odisha. They were discovered by Prof Panchanan Mohanty as part of activity of Centre for Endangered Languages and Mother Tongue Studies. ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
UP Government launches Ganga Hariteema Yojana
Uttar Pradesh Government has launched Ganga Hariteema Yojana (also known as Ganga Greenery scheme) in 27 districts of the state located on the bank of river Ganga. It was launched by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath in a function organised on ..