Page-2 of Current Affairs - April, 2019
Centre increases Wheat Import Duty by 40%
With wheat production at record high, government has raised import duty on wheat from existing 30% to 40% to support local farmers interest. The higher duty will help offtake of domestically produced grain by discouraging milers to import wheat but ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
World Day for Safety and Health at Work observed on 28 April
The World Day for Safety and Health at Work was observed by The International Labour Organization (ILO) on 28 April 2019. It is observed annually since 2003, as an international awareness-raising campaign to focus international attention on emerging trends in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
India tops Medals Tally at ISSF World Cup Rifle/ Pistol 2019 held in China
India finished top of medal tally at ISSF World Cup Rifle/ Pistol 2019 edition held in Beijing, China. Even after drawing a blank on final day India still topped the chart for second consecutive ISSF World Cup, third time in ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Cyclone Fani likely to intensify into ‘Very Severe Cyclonic Storm’
According to The India Met Department (IMD) Cyclone Fani in South East Bay of Bengal is likely to intensify from a severe cyclonic storm into a ‘very severe cyclonic storm’ as it approaches coastal Tamil Nadu by 30 April. Later, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Bajrang Punia becomes First Indian Wrestler to fight at New York's Iconic Madison Square Garden
India’s Bajrang Punia is first Indian wrestler to be invited by American wrestling body for a special fight at iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, US. He will be among other top wrestlers selected by American governing body for ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Bajrang Punia becomes First Indian Wrestler to fight at New York’s Iconic Madison Square Garden
India’s Bajrang Punia is first Indian wrestler to be invited by American wrestling body for a special fight at iconic Madison Square Garden in New York, US. He will be among other top wrestlers selected by American governing body for ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
AIFF recommends names of Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Jeje Lalpekhlua for Arjuna award 2019
All India Football Federation (AIFF) recommended names of National team footballers Gurpreet Singh Sandhu and Jeje Lalpekhlua for the prestigious Arjuna Award 2019. AIFF has been pushing Sandhu and Jeje cases since 2017 but Arjuna Award committee didn’t approve their ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
India finishes Asian Wrestling Championships 2019 with 16 medals
India finished Asian Wrestling Championships tournament held in Xian, China with a total of 16 medals which included eight (one gold, three silver and four bronze) won by men’s freestyle wrestlers, four bronze by women and three silver and one ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Facebook announces ban on Personality Quiz Apps on its platform
Facebook announced ban on personality quiz apps on its platform. The decision is taken after last years Cambridge Analytica Scandal, which helped researcher’s to access personal information of about 87 million facebooks users by using quiz app “thisisyourdigitallife”. Such move ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Tracking Progress of ‘Safe City Programme’
According to recent media reports, not much progress has been made in making cities safer for women even one year after launch of Safe City programme. It highlights poor guidelines and improper utilization of funds and focus on general elections ..