Page-11 of Current Affairs - January, 2018

Agni-5 ballistic missile successfully test-fired

January 18, 2018

Indigenously developed long-range surface-to-surface Agni-5 ballistic missile was successfully test fired successfully from Abdul Kalam Wheeler Island, Odisha. It was overall fifth developmental trial test of the long-range missile carried out by Strategic Forces Command of Indian Army to check ..

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Government planning to set up of Cyber Warrior Police Force to tackle internet-related crimes

January 18, 2018

The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has decided to set up Cyber Warrior Police Force (CWPF) and Indian Cyber Crime Coordination Centre (I4C) to tackle internet-related crimes such as cyber threats, child pornography and online stalking. These divisions will be ..

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10th Global Forum for Food & Agriculture held Berlin

January 18, 2018

The 10th edition of Global Forum for Food & Agriculture was held in Berlin, Germany from 18th -20th January 2018. The theme of this year’s event is “Shaping the future of livestock – sustainably, responsibly, efficiently”. Indian delegation to the ..

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Xian smog tower: China builds world’s biggest air purifier

January 18, 2018

China has constructed Xian smog tower, an experimental air purifying tower touted to be the world’s biggest at height of over 100 meters (328 feet) in an attempt to fight air pollution. The tower is built in Xian in Shaanxi ..

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Maharashtra becomes first state to unveil Public Cloud Policy

January 18, 2018

Maharashtra became first state in country to unveil Public Cloud Policy that virtually mandates state government departments to shift their data storage onto cloud. Earlier in October 2017, State Government had formed four-member committee to draft policy framework on cloud ..

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NPPA fixes retail price of 30 drug formulations

January 18, 2018

Drug price regulator National Pharmaceutical Pricing Authority (NPPA) has fixed retail price for 30 drug formulations, including those used for treatment of diabetes, bacterial infections and high blood pressure. The prices were fixed/revised under Drugs (Prices Control) Order (DPCO), 2013. ..

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PM Narendra Modi, Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurate iCREATE facility

January 18, 2018

Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Israeli counterpart Benjamin Netanyahu inaugurated iCREATE facility at Deo Dholera Village in Ahmedabad, Gujarat. iCreate aims to develop an ecosystem in India to generate quality entrepreneurs. iCreate iCreate is an independent Centre established with ..

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Maharashtra Government approves 1% reservation for orphans in government jobs

January 18, 2018

Maharashtra Government has approved 1% reservation for orphans in government jobs d education for orphans in the state under general category. Decision in this regard was taken at state Cabinet meeting Chaired by Devendra Fadnavis. Key Facts This reservation provision ..

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