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Madhubani railway station in Bihar gets makeover with Mithila paintings
Madhubani railway station got complete makeover with Mithila paintings. The makeover project was unique initiative of Indian Railways to experiment with local artists voluntarily painting works in short span of two months. More than 225 artists, 80% of them women, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
President Ram Nath Kovind embarks on 3-nation Africa tour
President Ram Nath Kovind embarked on three-nation official state visit to African countries of Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland and Zambia from April 7 to 12, 2018. It will be first-ever visit by any head of state of India to Equatorial Guinea ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Assam Spring Festival organised at Manas National Park
The two-day Assam Spring Festival was held at Manas National Park. It was organised by Indian Weavers’ Association and Swankar Mithinga Onsai Afat, an association of reformed poachers in Manas who are now engaged in wildlife conservation and preservation. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
RBI switches back to GDP model from GVA model to measure economy
The Reserve Bank of India switched back to gross domestic product (GDP) model from the gross value added (GVA) methodology to provide its estimate of economic activity in the country. The switch to GDP is mainly to conform to international ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Tamil Nadu Government launches Uzhavan app for farmers
Tamil Nadu Government launched bi-lingual ‘Uzhavan’ (farmer) mobile application in a bid to use technology for benefit of farmers. It was launched by Chief Minister K Palaniswami in state capital Chennai. The app available in Tamil and English language will ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Desert Tiger 5: UAE and Malaysia conclude joint military exercise
The United Arab Emirates (UAE) and Malaysia concluded joint military exercise “Desert Tiger 5” aimed at sharing expertise and enhancing joint military actions in Dubai, UAE. The military exercise was implemented within framework of UAE leadership’s continued desire to support ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Soft Drinks Sugar tax in UK to combat obesity and sugar related diseases
The Soft Drinks Industry Levy also known as soft drinks sugar tax or sin tax or sugar tax came into force in United Kingdom as part of government’s plan to combat obesity and sugar related disease. With introduction of sugar ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Bollywood actor Raj Kishore passes away
Actor Raj Kishore (85), Yesteryear Bollywood actor , passed away in Gurgaon on April 6, 2018. He played the role of one of the prisoners in Ramesh Sippy-directed “Sholay”. Some of Raj Kishore’s notable performances were in the films “Padosan”, ..