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NGT asks for Performance guarantee to ensure conservation efforts of River Yamuna
The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked for a performance guarantee of Rs 10 crore each from the governments of Delhi, Haryana and Uttar Pradesh expressing dissatisfaction over the cleaning of river Yamuna. The order comes after the interim report ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
World's longest expressway to come up in Uttar Pradesh
The government of Uttar Pradesh has approved the construction of the Ganga Expressway. The government has said that it would be the longest expressway in the world. The expressway will provide for better connectivity of the Prayagraj (Allahabad) to Western Pradesh. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Amendments to Representation of People's Act 1951
The Election Commission of India has sought an amendment to the Representation of People Act 1951 to prevent print media, social media and other digital platforms from carrying political advertisements in the last 48 hours before the polling begins. Why ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0
The second edition Pariksha Pe Charcha 2.0 was held on January 29. On this occasion, Prime Minister Narendra Modi interacted with several students, parents and teachers from across the country and shared his personal experiences with the young audience. During the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
International Holocaust Remembrance Day: January 27
The International Holocaust Remembrance Day is celebrated every year on January 27. January 27 marks the anniversary of the Allied liberation of the Auschwitz death camp in Nazi-occupied Poland, where an estimated 1.1 million people died, including 1 million Jews. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Stock Taking Conference on Tiger Conservation
The third Stock Taking Conference on Tiger Conservation is being held at New Delhi. In the conference, wide-ranging discussions shall be held on the status of the Global Tiger Recovery Program (GTRP) by all tiger range countries besides deliberations on combating ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Mohammed Shami: Fastest Indian to reach 100 ODI wickets
Fast Bowler Mohammed Shami has become the fastest Indian to claim 100 wickets in One-day Internationals. Mohammed Shami achieved this feat in his 56th ODI game. Mohammed Shami’s wicket number 100 was New Zealand opener, Martin Guptill. Before Mohammed Shami, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Capacity Augmentation to Successfully Deliver the G20 Presidency
India will preside and host the G20, or Group of 20 nations meeting in 2022. G20 provides a unique opportunity for India to transform from rule-taker to rule-maker. Being a host India would set an annual agenda, wielding vast direct ..