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Genetically Modified mosquito trials launched to control dengue, chikungunya and zika
Outdoor caged trials of genetically modified mosquitoes waere launched in Dawalwadi, Badnapur in Jalna district of Maharashtra to demonstrate the efficiency this technique to suppress wild female mosquito populations that transmit dengue, chikungunya and Zika. The trials are conducted by ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
India ranks 79 in Corruption Perception Index
India has been ranked 79th out of 176 countries in the recently released Corruption Perception Index (CPI) for the year 2016 by the Berlin-based corruption watchdog Transparency International (TI). The index has been complied by using World Bank data, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Japan successfully launches first military communications satellite
Japan has successfully launched its first military communications satellite Kirameki-2 (kee-RAH-meh-kee 2) satellite. It was launched on board of H-2A rocket that lifted off from the Tanegashima Space Center in southern Japan. The satellite separated from the rocket and entered ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
India inks deal with UAE for strategic oil reserves storgae
India has signed a deal with United Arab Emirates (UAE), fifth biggest oil supplier as part of its quest for energy security and strategic reserve system. The deal allows UAE’s Abu Dhabi National Oil Co. (ADNOC) to fill half (about ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
India, France sign pact on maritime information sharing in Indian Ocean Region
India and France have signed White Shipping agreement to enable information sharing on maritime traffic and maritime domain awareness in the Indian Ocean Region (IOR). The agreement was signed in New Delhi after both countries held their second dialogue on ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
68th Republic Day celebrated on 26 January 2017
India celebrated its 68th Republic Day on January 26, 2017 with the theme “Skill India and Beti Bachao Beti Padhao”. The day honours the date on which the Indian Constitution came into force on 26th January, 1950 replacing the Government ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Government launches Rubber Soil Information System
The Union Government has launched Rubber Soil Information System (RubSIS), an online system for recommending appropriate mix of fertilizers to plantations of rubber growers depending upon their soil nature. It was launched for Kottayam (Kerela), the largest rubber growing district ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
India, UAE sign 14 agreements
India and the UAE (United Arab Emirates) inked 14 agreements in various areas to boost bilateral cooperation between both countries. These agreements were signed after delegation level talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and visiting Crown Prince of Abu Dhabi ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Union Cabinet approves Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana 2017
The Union Cabinet has given its approval for launching of Varishtha Pension Bima Yojana 2017 (VPBY 2017). The scheme will be launched as part of Government’s commitment for financial inclusion and social security. The scheme will be implemented through Life ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2017
Union Government releases National Action Plan for Children, 2016
The Union Ministry of Women & Child Development (WCD) has released National Action Plan for Children (NPAC), 2016 on the occasion of National Girl Child Day (24th January). It was released by Union Minister of Women & Child Development Meneka ..