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Gujarati poet Sitanshu Yashaschandra chosen for 2017 Saraswati Samman
Gujarati poet, playwright and academic Sitanshu Yashaschandra was selected for 2017 Saraswati Samman for his collection of verses (poetry) titled “Vakhar” published in 2009. It was 27 edition of the award. Sitanshu Yashaschandra Sitanshu Yashaschandra was born in 1941 in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
NDMA conducts its first-ever Mock Exercise on Bio-Disasters at Patna airport
The National Disaster Response Authority (NDMA) conducted its first ever mock exercise aimed at enhancing preparedness of Airport Emergency Handlers (AEHs) to respond to CBRN emergencies at airports. CBRN emergencies pertain to threats emanating due to Chemical, Biological, Radiological and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Tourism Ministry and Google launches 360-degree Virtual Reality experience video on Incredible India
Google Arts & Culture in partnership with Ministry of Tourism has unveiled 360-degree virtual reality (VR) video for global ‘Incredible India’ tourism campaign. As part of it, Google Arts & Culture will provide users with immersive 360-degree view of India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Indu Malhotra becomes first woman lawyer to be directly promoted as a judge of Supreme Court
Indu Malhotra, a renowned arbitration expert, has become the first woman lawyer to be directly promoted as a judge of the Supreme Court (SC). She took oath of office and secrecy as Supreme Court judge in New Delhi on April ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
NITI Aayog launches Atal New India Challenge that to provide grants of up to how much amount to innovative products and solutions
On April 26, the Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of the NITI Aayog has launched the Atal New India Challenge, which aims to support innovators to create products/solutions based on advanced technologies in areas of national importance and social relevance through ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Council of Scientific and Industrial Research awarded with 2018 National Intellectual Property Award
The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) has been awarded the 2018 National Intellectual Property (IP) Award 2018 in the category ‘Top R&D Institution/Organisation for Patents and Commercialisation’. The award was handed over by Union Commerce Minister Suresh Prabhu ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
2018 World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD)
The World Intellectual Property Day (WIPD) is observed every year on April 26 to highlight the role of intellectual property rights, such as patents, trademarks, industrial designs, and copyright, in spurring innovation and creativity. The 2018 theme is “Powering Change: ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Indian carrier Vistara becomes member of International Air Transport Association
Vistara, the joint venture carrier between Tata Sons and Singapore Airlines, has become the 3rd Indian carrier to be a member of the International Air Transport Association (IATA), a global body of 280 airlines. Air India and Jet Airways are ..