Page-11 of Current Affairs - February, 2018
West Bengal becomes first state to opt out of National Health Protection Scheme
The West Bengal became the first state to opt out of Centre’s National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) announced in Union Budget 2018-19. According to State Government, it has already made hospitalisation and medical treatment free for its citizens and has ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
India's first radio festival held in Delhi
India’s first radio festival was held at the UNESCO House in New Delhi to mark World Radio Day (February 13). It was organised by International Association of Women in Radio and Television (IAWRT) in partnership with United Nations Educational, Scientific ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Venezuela, Libya Lose UNGA Vote for third time in 3 Years
Venezuela and Libya were suspended from voting in United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in 2018-19 session for not paying dues to 193-member world body. It was for third time in three years these countries have been suspended from voting for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Jacob Zuma resigns as South Africa's President
South Africa’s embattled President Jacob Zuma (75) has resigned for the office. He announced the decision after ruling African National Congress (ANC) party threatened to eject him from office via parliamentary vote of no confidence. Zuma was South Africa’s President ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
President hosts LPG Panchayat at Rashtrapati Bhavan
President Ram Nath Kovind hosted an‘LPG Panchayat at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It was organised by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas under the Pradhan Mantri Ujjawala Yojana (PMUY). The LPG Panchayat aims to provide a platform for LPG consumers to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Sports Ministry to introduce ranking system for national sports federations
The Ministry of Sports and Youth Affairs is planning to introduce ranking system for National Sports Federations (NSFs). It is aimed at inculcating healthy competition between sports bodies. This will be for first time the Sports Ministry will have system ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Soft power matrix: Government developing tool to hardsell soft power in diplomacy
The Union Government is developing soft power matrix, a tool aimed at calibrating effectiveness of India’s soft power outreach and foster better diplomatic traction in India’s immediate neighbourhood and beyond. The process is currently at a research stage. It will ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
Progress MS-08: Unmanned Russian Cargo Ship launched to Space Station
Russian space agency Roskosmos has successfully launched Progress MS-08, an unmanned cargo spacecraft for the International Space Station (ISS). It was launched onboard of Soyuz-2.1a rocket from Russian-leased Baikonur launch facility in Kazakhstan. Soyuz-2.1a has four strap-on boosters and core ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
DAC approves capital acquisitions worth over Rs 15000 crore
The Defence Acquisition Council chaired by Defence Minister has approved capital acquisition of 7.4 lakh assault rifles, 17,000 light machine guns, 5,719 sniper rifles and Mareech advanced torpedo decoy systems for Indian Navy worth Rs. 15,935 crore. DAC is Defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018
NTPC to supply 300 MW electricity to Bangladesh
India’s biggest electricity producer NTPC Ltd has won tender to supply 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity to power-starved Bangladesh for 15 years. The tender was floated by Bangladesh Power Development Board (BPDB) for supply of 500 MW power from India ..