Page-6 of Current Affairs - January, 2018

India inks $120 million loan agreement with World Bank to fund improved water supply in Uttarakhand

January 23, 2018

India has signed $120 million loan agreement with multilateral lending agency World Bank to help increase access to improved water supply services in peri-urban areas in Uttarakhand. The agreement was signed between Government of India, Government of Uttarakhand and World ..

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Indian economy to grow at 7.4% in 2018: IMF

January 23, 2018

In its latest World Economic Outlook (January 2018 update) released by International Monetary Fund (IMF), India is projected to grow at 7.4% of its gross domestic product (GDP) in 2018 as against China’s 6.8%. The projection makes India fastest growing ..

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India ranked 81st on Global Index of Talent Competitiveness

January 23, 2018

India was ranked 81st among 118 countries in 2017 Global index of talent competitiveness (GTI) list.  India has improved its position from 92nd last year. The index measures ability of countries to compete for talent i.e. how countries grow, attract ..

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India ranked 62nd on WEF’s Inclusive Development Index 2018

January 23, 2018

India was ranked at 62nd place among emerging economies on Inclusive Development Index (IDI-2018) released by World Economic Forum (WEF). Norway again remained world’s most inclusive advanced economy, while Lithuania again topped list of emerging economies. India’s position is much ..

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First International Dam Safety Conference held in Thiruvananthapuram

January 23, 2018

The first International Dam Safety Conference-2018 was held in Kovalam, Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala) from January 23-24, 2018. It was inaugurated by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan and was presided over by Union Minister of State for Water Resources Arjun Ram Meghwal. ..

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Scientist S. Somanath takes charge as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre

January 23, 2018

Noted scientist S Somanath took charge as Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC), Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala.  He succeeded K Sivan, who was recently appointed as Chairman of ISRO. Prior to his elevation, he was Director of Liquid Propulsion Systems Centre ..

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Government launches Protocol for Star Rating of Garbage-Free Cities

January 22, 2018

The Union Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) has launched the ‘Protocol for Star Rating of Garbage-Free Cities’ in Goa. It has been developed under Swachh Bharat Mission – Urban for rating cities on 7-star rating system based on ..

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Manipur Government launches health assurance scheme for poor & disabled people

January 22, 2018

Manipur Government has launched the Chief Minister-gi Hakshelgi Tengbang (CMHT), a health assurance scheme for the poor and disabled people. It was launched by Manipur Chief Minister N Biren Singh. The CMHT scheme will provide cashless treatment to poor at ..

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ONGC to acquire Government’s entire 51.11% stake in HPCL

January 22, 2018

The Union Government and state-run oil explorer ONGC clinched deal for acquisition of government’s 51.11% stake in Hindustan Petroleum Corporation (HPCL) for a consideration of Rs. 36,915 crore. The deal will be closed by end of January 2018. Earlier empowered ..

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OPV Vijaya: Indian Coast Guard patrol vessel launched

January 22, 2018

The second indigenously built offshore patrol vessel (OPV) named Vijaya built by Larsen and Toubro (L&T) Shipyard for Indian Coast Guard (ICG) was launched at Kattupalli Shipyard, Tamil Nadu. It is expected to be inducted into service by September 2018 ..

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