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Indian Housing Project in Plantation Areas: India hands over 1st lot of houses built in Sri Lanka
India has handed over 404 houses built for Indian-origin people in Sri Lanka’s tea plantation areas at Dunsinane Estate in Nuwara Eliya city. This is first lot of houses built under Indian Housing Project in Plantation Areas in Sri Lanka. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
World Elephant Day: August 12
The World Elephant Day is observed every year on August 12 to create awareness of urgent plight of African and Asian elephants. It also seeks to share knowledge and positive solutions for better care and management of captive and wild ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
International Youth Day observed on August 12 with theme Safe Spaces for Youth
International Youth Day is observed every across the world on 12 August to draw attention to give set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. Observance of this day seeks to highlight role of young women and men as essential ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Projects for Defence Industrial Corridor launched in Aligarh, UP
The projects for defence industrial corridor in Aligarh, Uttar Pradesh were launched recently by Union Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman and Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. It was launched as part of the Union Government’s efforts to develop specialised zones ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Government announces 50% reservation for women in RPF jawans recruitment
Union Government has announced 50% reservation for women in upcoming recruitment of 9500-10000 jawans for the Railway Protection Force (RPF). This decision aims to create more employment opportunities for women. It was announced by Union Railways Minister Piyush Goyal in ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Michelle Bachelet: Former Chilean president appointed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights
Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet (66) was appointed as next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right. She was nominated by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and her appointment was approved by UN General Assembly. She will have four year ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Operation Madad and Operation Sahyog launched to rescue people in flood-hit Kerala
Indian Navy has launched Operation Madad, major rescue and relief operation in flood-hit Kerala. Indian Army also has launched Operation Sahyog to rescue people in flood-hit Kerala. Both operations will support rescue and relief efforts of civil administration and National ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018
Axis Bank first to introduce iris authentication for Aadhaar-based transactions
Axis Bank became first bank in the country to introduce Iris Scan Authentication feature for Aadhaar-based transactions through its micro ATM tablets. These micro ATM tablets are Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) certified and UIDAI compliant registered devices with ..