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India, Nepal renew petroleum supply agreement
India and Nepal have signed an agreement to renew supply of petroleum to Nepal for a period of five years i.e. till 2022. The renewed agreement, which was overseen by the Petroleum Ministers of both countries, was signed even as ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government approves 101 cold chain projects to boost food processing sector
The Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (FPI) has sanctioned 101 new integrated cold chain projects across the country. These projects will leverage a total investment of Rs. 3,100 crore for creation of modern infrastructure for the food processing sector. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Indian Navy de-inducts TU142M Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft
The Indian Navy has de-inducted TU142M Long Range Maritime Patrol aircraft after 29 years of dedicated service to the nation and 30,000 hours of accident-free flying. The aircraft was formally de-inducted at a ceremony held at INS Rajali naval air ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Hyderabad to host 105th Indian Science Congress
Osmania University (OU) in Hyderabad (capital of Telagana) is going to host the 105th edition of the Indian Science Congress (ISC) from January 3-7, 2018. The theme of the congress will be ‘Science and Technology–Reaching the Unreached’. It will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Government approves Shekatkar Committee recommendations to reform military
The Union Defence Ministry has approved most of the proposals of a committee of experts, headed by Lt. Gen. D.B. Shekatkar (Retd) to bring host of reforms in the military and improve financial management. Around 90 recommendations have been of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Tanushree Pareek becomes first woman field officer of BSF
Tanushree Pareek from Rajasthan became the first woman field officer in the Border Security Force (BSF). She was inducted into the BSF after a convocation ceremony held at the BSF academy at Tekanpur in Gwalior district of Madhya Pradesh. BSF ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Sebastian Vettel wins 2017 Australian Grand Prix
Sebastian Vettel (Germany) of team Ferrari won the 2017 Australian Grand Prix held at Melbourne Grand Prix Circuit in Australia. It was his win forty-third of his career and also his and Ferrari’s first win since the 2015 Singapore Grand ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2017
Gurinder Chadha awarded 2017 Sikh Jewel Award
Indian-origin British director Gurinder Chadha was honoured with the 2017 Sikh Jewel Award for her contribution to British cinema. She was presented award by UK Defence Secretary Michael Fallon at the Vaisakhi Dinner organised by the British Sikh Association. Some ..