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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
NIIF-Roadis to set up platform to invest in Road Projects
The National Investment and Infrastructure Fund (NIIF) and global transport infrastructure operator Roadis will jointly set up a platform to invest up to $2 billion of equity in road projects in India. The platform would target toll-operate-transfer models and acquisitions ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Enzyme to Arrest Bacteria Cell Growth Discovered
Scientists from the Centre for Cellular & Molecular Biology (CCMB) have discovered a new enzyme which helps in breaking cell walls of bacteria. This discovery offers the potential for a new drug delivery system to arrest the anti-bacterial resistance through ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
NuGen Mobility Summit 2019
The International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) will be organizing a NuGen Mobility Summit, 2019, at Manesar, NCR, from 27th to 29th November 2019. About the Summit The objective of the Summit is to provide a platform for sharing new ideas, learnings, ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Southwest Monsoon Likely to be Below Normal this Year
Independent weather forecaster Skymet has made the following predictions about the Southwest Monsoons: India could face its third consecutive below-normal monsoon this season, and the rainfall is expected to be 93% of the long-period average. With all likelihood of El ..