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National Seminar on Greenery and Landscaping
A National Seminar on “Greenery and Landscaping” was organized by the Central Public Works Department (CPWD). The seminar focused on Green Urban Areas. The recommendations made at the conference are: Green Urban Areas play an important role in the social ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
David Malpass appointed as President of World Bank
David Malpass who held a senior role at the US Treasury and was the undersecretary for international affairs has been appointed as the President of World Bank. He was nominated by the US president Donald Trump. David Malpass had also ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
India evacuates peacekeeping CRPF contingent from Libya
India has evacuated its entire contingent of peacekeeping forces comprising of 15 Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) personnel from Tripoli after the situation in the war-hit nation suddenly worsened. Libyan Crisis Ever since the 2011 uprising which overthrew and killed long-ruling ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Nagaland observes 75th anniversary of Battle of Kohima
Nagaland observed the 75th Anniversary of the Battle of Kohima. The event was attended by the representatives from the UK and Japan who spoke on the theme of ‘Remembrance, Reconciliation and Rebirth’. The dignitaries from the UK and Japan sought reconciliation and ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
World Health Day 2019
World Health Day 2019 will be observed worldwide on the 7th of April with the theme “Universal health coverage”. The theme Universal health coverage seeks to ensure that everyone can obtain the care they need, when they need it, right in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Global Cooling Coalition
The Global Cooling Coalition was launched at the first Global Conference on Synergies between the 2030 Agenda and Paris Agreement held at Copenhagen, Denmark. About the Coalition The Global Cooling Coalition is supported by the UN, Climate and Clean Air ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
National Maritime Day 2019
The National Maritime Day 2019 was observed on April 5, 2019. The theme of the National Maritime Day 2019 was “Indian Ocean – An Ocean of opportunity”. National Maritime Day National Maritime Day (NMD) first observed on April 5, 1964, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
India’s Electric Mobility Transformation: Progress to Date and Future Opportunities
NITI Aayog together with Rocky Mountain Institute (RMI) has released a report titled “India’s Electric Mobility Transformation: Progress to Date and Future Opportunities”. The report analyses the opportunities for the automobile sector and government under the Faster Adoption and Manufacturing ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
ESPN India Multi-Sport Awards 2018
The ESPN Multi-Sport Awards recognised achievements across 11 categories, of which winners across 10 categories were selected by an independent 14-member jury. The Winners are: Sportsperson of the Year (Male) – Neeraj Chopra (Athletics) Sportsperson of the Year (Female) – ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
US House votes to end American involvement in Yemen’s Civil War
The US House of Representatives has voted to end US involvement in Yemen’s civil war. The resolution to end the American Involvement in the civil war was approved by 247 to 175 votes. The resolution directs the US President to ..