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Concession Agreement signed for Z-Morh tunnel
In the presence of the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways and Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises(MSME), Nitin Gadkari and other senior officers from the Ministry and National Highways and Infrastructure Development Corporation (NHIDCL), a Concession Agreement was signed ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
“APNA UREA-SonaUgle” brand of HURL launched-To increase Urea Production
The APNA UREA-SonaUgle brand of HURL (Hindustan Urvarak & Rasayan Limited) was launched by the Union Minister of Chemicals and Fertilizers Shri D V Sadananda Gowda. Recent developments in Urea Production In order to make India self-sufficient in Urea, the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
NITI Aayog and Ladakh UT sign MoU to develop Infrastructure projects
On January 17, 2020, NITI Aayog and Ladakh Union Territory signed a Memorandum of Understanding. According to the agreement, NITI Aayog will support the administration of the Ladakh through its initiative “Development Support Services to States for Infrastructure Projects” (DSSS) ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
National Information Centre sets up Centre of Block Chain Technology in Bengaluru
On January 18, 2020, the National Informatics Centre (NIC) will set up block chain technology centre in Bengaluru. The centre is to be inaugurated by Union Minister Shri Ravi Shankar Prasad. Highlights The centre aims to provide Block Chain as ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Winged Raider: Indian Army’s largest airborne exercise-500 troops participate
The Indian Army recently conducted the largest air borne exercise called the Winged Raider. Around 500 troops participated in the exercise. The exercise was conducted in the north-eastern theatre. Highlights The exercise was conducted to demonstrate the operational readiness of ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Bangladesh: Regularly submerging Island to house 100,000 Rohingya refugees
The Bangladesh Government has planned to accommodate 100,000 Rohingya refugees in its Bhasan Char Island. Highlights The island, Bhasan Char that is regularly submerged in water during monsoon has been fortified with embankments and flood protection to relocate Rohingyas here. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Sahyog-Kaijin-India-Japan joint exercise for Coast Guards
On January 16, 2020, India and Japan took part in a joint exercise called “Sahyog-Kaijin”. The exercise was held between the coastal guards of the countries at Chennai Port. Highlights The Japanese ship Ehigo and 4 ships of Indian Coast ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Alphabet hits USD 1 Trillion Mark
The parent company of Google and its several subsidiaries, American multinational conglomerate- Alphabet Inc. has crossed the market valuation of USD 1 trillion mark on Thursday, 16th January 2020 as the shares of the company closed at USD 1,451.70 making ..