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M3 EVMs to be used in Nizamabad
The Election Commission has decided against the using of Ballot papers in the Nizamabad parliamentary constituency of the Telangana. To accommodate a whopping 185 candidates in contention the Election Commission has decided to use the M3 EVMs in the Lok ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Government clears procurement of 464 T-90 tanks
The Cabinet Committee of Security has cleared the proposal for the procurement of the 464 T-90 tanks from Russia. About the Procurement Deal The cost of the acquisition is expected to be worth over Rs 13,000 crores. The deal also ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
World Economic Outlook April 2019
The International Monetary Fund (IMF) in the World Economic Outlook 2019 April report has made the following forecasts: The global growth will be 3.3% in 2019, down from 3.6% in 2018 and 4% in 2017. The reduced growth rates are ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief
As per the report of the World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, India has retained its position as the world’s top recipient of remittances (money sent back home by its nationals working abroad) in 2018. World Bank Report on Remittances ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
CRPF celebrates 54th Valour Day
The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) celebrated its 54th Valour Day (Shaurya Diwas) on April 9. On the occasion, President Ram Nath Kovind paid homage to the martyrs of police at National Police Memorial in New Delhi. Why April 9 is ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Vice admiral Bimal Verma Withdraws Plea Challenging Appointment as Navy Chief
Vice Admiral Bimal Verma has withdrawn his petition from the Armed Forces Tribunal which challenged the appointment of Vice Admiral Karambir Singh as the next navy chief replacing Admiral Sunil Lanba. He was superseded in the appointment. Why did he withdraw ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Decolourisation of River Periyar
The River Periyar in Kerala is again witnessing the decolourisation. The decolourisation of River Periyar which provides drinking water to Kochi city and adjoining areas has become the cause of worry for the people and government of Kerala. The water ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Online Harms White Paper
The UK Department of Digital, Culture, Media and Sport in association with Home Office have released the Online Harms White Paper. The White paper sets out a programme of action to tackle content or activity that harms individual users, particularly ..