Page-24 of Current Affairs - April, 2019
South Korea Launched the world’s First Nationwide 5G mobile Network
South Korea launched the world’s first nationwide 5G mobile networks on 11 pm April 3, 2019. Three top telecom providers SK Telecom, KT, and LG Uplus launched the 5G services. South Korea launched the 5G services two days ahead of ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
International Mine Awareness Day and Assistance in Mine Action 2019
International Mine Awareness Day and Assistance in Mine Action 2019 was observed on April 4 with the theme ‘United Nations Promotes SDGs – Safe Ground – Safe Home’. The Theme ‘United Nations Promotes SDGs – Safe Ground – Safe Home’ ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Japan names new imperial era as Reiwa
Japan has revealed the name of the era which will define the new emperor’s reign when he ascends the Chrysanthemum Throne next month following a historic abdication. The era has been named as ‘Reiwa’. Reiwa “Reiwa” consists of two characters: ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Maitri Bridge: Longest Suspension Bridge
Indian Army built the longest suspension bridge over Indus river in Leh in just 40 days and the bridge is named as Maitri Bridge. Maitri Bridge The bridge was constructed by the combat engineers of ‘Sahas aur Yogyata’ regiment of ‘Fire ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
12 NCR districts, Agra switch to BS-VI Fuel
The Indian Oil Corporation has stated that Supply of ultra-clean BS-VI grade petrol and diesel has begun in cities adjoining the national capital. The rest of the country will follow suit from April 2020. New Delhi is the first city ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
BIS and IIT-Delhi to Collaborate on Standardisation and Conformity Assessment
The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) and the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Delhi have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to collaborate in the field of standardisation and conformity assessment. Key Features of the MoU BIS and IIT-Delhi will ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
US approves sale of 24 MH 60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters to India
The United States Department of State on Tuesday approved the sale of 24 multi-role MH-60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters to India at a price of $2.4 billion (Rs 16,516 crore). Sale of MH 60 Romeo Seahawk helicopters The Lockheed Martin-built helicopters ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
RBI Cuts Key Interest Rate
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has slashed the key interest rate, repo rate by 25 basis points or 0.25 per cent to 6 per cent and has decided to maintain the neutral policy stance. Financial Statement of the RBI ..