Page-18 of Current Affairs - February, 2019
National Cancer Institute Inaugurated in Haryana
Prime Minister, Narendra Modi inaugurated National Cancer Institute (NIC) at Badhsa in Jhajjar district of Haryana. Prime Minister also inaugurated an ESIC Medical College and Hospital in Faridabad. It is the first Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) Medical College and ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Indian Army holds annual ‘Exercise Topchi’
Indian Army on 12th February 2019 showcased its artillery firepower by using ultra light Howitzers and indigenous Swathi weapon-locating radar at the annual “Exercise Topchi”. The exercise was held at Deolali Camp near Nashik. The aviation and surveillance capabilities were ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Multinational Cobra Gold Military Exercise Starts in Thailand
The United States and Thailand are hosting the multi-nation Cobra military exercise this year. The exercise is taking place in the northern Thai province of Phitsanulok. 10000 personnel, 29 nations are taking part as participants or observers. About Cobra Gold ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
National Productivity Week: February 12-18, 2019
National Productivity Council (NPC) is celebrating National Productivity week from February 12th to 18th, 2019. This year, the theme is “Circular Economy for Productivity & Sustainability”. This theme will help NPC to meet its zero waste goal.The above theme is ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Life Size Portrait of Atal Bihari Vajpayee Unveiled in Parliament
The President of India Ram Nath Kovind has unveiled the life size portrait of former Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee at the Central Hall of Parliament on 12th February 2018. There were many other leaders present including Vice President Venkaiah ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Environment Ministry Releases 'India – Spearheading Climate Solutions'
Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has released a publication titled “India – Spearheading Climate Solutions” on 12 February, 2019. This document mentions India’s key actions taken towards combating and adapting to climate change. India’s Key Actions Towards ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Defence Innovation Hubs
The Innovations for Defence Excellence (iDEX) framework under the Defence Ministry is envisaging setting up of independent Defence Innovation Hubs (DIHs) where innovators can get information about needs and feedback from the Armed Services directly and create solutions for India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
National Gas Grid
The Union Government has envisaged the development of the National Gas Grid. The government is implementing various projects of about 14,239 Km gas pipelines which would add to the existing 16,788 Km natural gas pipeline. Authorisation Authority Under the Petroleum and Natural ..