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Philippines withdraws from International Criminal Court
Philippines has announced to withdraw from International Criminal Court (ICC) citing reason of international bias and held that ICC was being utilised as a political tool against it. It will make Philippines only second country to withdraw from the Rome ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Krishi Unnati Mela held in New Delhi
The three-day annual Krishi Unnati Mela was held in New Delhi with focus on doubling farmers’ income. The objective of fair was to create awareness among farmers about latest agriculture-related technological developments. In it, Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Odisha Government to collaborate with RIMES for disaster management
The Odisha government will collaborate with Regional Integrated Multi-Hazard Early Warning System (RIMES) for strengthening its early warning services and enhancing preparedness for management of hazards in state. The partnership will be forged between Odisha State Disaster Mitigation Authority (OSDMA) ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
India inks $120 Million Loan agreement with to improve Rail Infrastructure
Government has inked $120 million loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for completion of projects to improve Rail Infrastructure along high-density corridors and operational efficiency of Indian railways. The loan has 20-year term, including grace period of 5 years ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Prime Minister inaugurates 105th Indian Science Congress
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated 105th session of Indian Science Congress (ISC) at Manipur Central University in Imphal. The focal theme of 5-day ISC is “Reaching the Unreached Through Science & Technology”. Key Facts The ISC 2018 was organised by ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Jaipur to witness 8th Theatre Olympics
Jaipur will co-host 8th Theatre Olympics, the largest international theatre festival being held for the first time in India. The Jaipur chapter of Theatre Olympics 2018 is organised by National School of Drama (NSD) under the aegis of Ministry of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Maharashtra Government bans use of plastic
Maharashtra Government has banned use of plastic in time-bound manner, citing environmental and public health concerns. The decision was taken at cabinet meeting led by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. The ban will include plastic bags, thermocol, disposable cups and plates, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2018
Pune tops in urban governance: ASICS 2017 report
Pune was ranked first among 23 cities across India in terms of quality of urban governance in the fifth edition of Annual Survey of India’s City-Systems (ASICS) 2017 report released by Bengaluru-based non-profit organisation, Janaagraha. ASICS 2017 The objective of ..