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Gujarat Launches Second Edition of Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan
The government of Gujarat has launched the second edition of the water conservation scheme Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan. Sujalam Sufalam Jal Sanchay Abhiyan The scheme aims to deepen water bodies in the state before monsoon to increase storage of ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
IOC Suspends India from Hosting Global Sporting Events
The International Olympic Committee (IOC) has suspended all discussions with India regarding hosting of global sporting events in the backdrop of denial of visas to the two Pakistani Shooters. The Pakistani shooters were supposed to participate in the 25m rapid ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Cheetahs from Namibia to be kept at Nauradehi Sanctuary: NTCA
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has stated in the Supreme Court that Spotted Cheetahs being translocated from Namibia would be kept at Nauradehi sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. NTCA even stated that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Chennai Spartans wins the inaugural Pro Volleyball League Title
The Chennai Spartans have won the inaugural Pro Volleyball League Title. Chennai Spartans defeated Calicut Heroes 15-11, 15-12, 16-14 in the summit clash. As a result of the winning the Pro Volleyball League Title, Chennai Spartans have also qualified for this year’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Israeli company sends world's first Privately Funded Mission to Moon
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Israeli company SpaceIL’s lunar lander blasted off from Florida. If successful Israel will join the club of countries which includes Russia, the US and China who haa ve made successful controlled landing on the surface ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
FATF keeps Pakistan in Grey List for Failing to Stop Terror Financing
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) condemning the Pulwama Terror Attack has decided to continue the ‘Grey’ listing of Pakistan for its failure to stop funding of terrorist groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jamat-ud-Dawa. Why FATF has decided to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
UNSC condemns Pulwama Terror Attack
The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly” Pulwama suicide terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed. The highlights of the joint statement issued by the UNSC are: The joint statement noted that terrorist ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
India South Korea sign 7 Agreements to step-up cooperation
During the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to South Korea seven agreements were signed to boost up the cooperation. The agreements signed include: MoU was signed between the Korean National Police Agency and the Ministry of Home Affairs to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Minister of Textiles inaugurates two Silk Projects in Assam
The Minister of Textiles, Smriti Irani inaugurated two silk projects Soil to Silk Project and Eri Spun Silk Mill in Assam. Soil to Silk Project The project envisages new Eri plantation on 100 hectares and will facilitate post cocoon activities for an ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana of Madhya Pradesh
The government of Madhya Pradesh has launched the Mukhyamantri Yuva Swabhiman Yojana to provide employment for youth. Features of the Scheme The scheme guarantees 100 days of employment every year to urban youths from economically weaker sections (EWS). The youth ..