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India, EU ink cooperation agreement to share earth observation data from each other's satellite
India’s Department of Space (DoS) and European Union (EU) have signed cooperation agreement related to sharing of earth observation satellite data. The agreement aims to strengthen and stimulate cooperation on earth observation and mutual access to data from EU’s Sentinel ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Indian hands over 18 locomotives to Myanmar
Indian Railways has formally handed over eighteen 1350 HP AC/DC diesel electric locomotives to Myanma Railways. It was the first project completed in current Indian Line of Credit (LoC). Key Facts India and Myanmar have been long enjoying cooperation in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Varuna 2018: Indian Navy hosts bilateral naval exercise with French Navy
The Indo-French joint naval exercise Varuna-18 was held in Arabian Sea off Goa coast. It was aimed to explore measures to facilitate operational-level interactions between their armed forces and increase mutual cooperation, considering the common global threats. Key Facts Varuna-18 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Airbnb inks four MoUs for promotion of tourism in North-East
Online marketplace and hospitality service provider Airbnb has signed four MoUs to boost tourism North East India. The MoUs were singed under aegis of Ministry of Development of North East Region (DoNER). They were signed on behalf of North Eastern ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Gulf Shield 1 military exercise of 23 countries held in Saudi Arabia
The Gulf Shield – 1 military exercise of 23 countries including Gulf Cooperation Council (GCC) member states was held in Eastern Region of Saudi Arabia. It was organised by Ministry of Defence of Saudi Arabia. The one month exercise was ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
President of India inaugurates Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Festival of Innovation and Entrepreneurship (FINE) in New Delhi. He also presented Gandhian Young Technological Innovation Awards. Key Facts FINE is an initiative to recognise, respect, showcase, reward innovations and foster supportive ecosystem for innovators. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik given additional charge as Governor of Odisha
President Ram Nath Kovind has given Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik (72) additional charge of Odisha until regular arrangements are made. He was given additional charge after incumbent governor S C Jamir completed his five-year tenure. The five-time Chief Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
March 20: World Sparrow Day
The world sparrow day (WSD) is observed every year on March 20 to raise awareness of the house sparrow and other common birds in urban environments and threats to their populations. The rationale for celebrating the Day is to use ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
President releases commemorative coins on Nabakalebar festival
President Ram Nath Kovind has released Rs. 1,000 and Rs. 10 commemorative coins on the occasion of Nabakalebar festival at a function held in Puri, Odisha. These coins were release to mark the festival which is a symbolic recreation of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Ptilomera nagalanda: New species of water strider found in Nagaland
Scientists from Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered new species of water strider named Ptilomera nagalanda Jehamalar and Chandra in Nagaland. It was found in river Intanki in Peren district of Nagaland. This newly discovered species belongs to Ptilomera ..