Page-22 of Current Affairs - March, 2019
National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey 2018-19
The National Annual Rural Sanitation Survey 2018-19 was conducted by an Independent Verification Agency under the World Bank support project to the Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen). Findings of the Survey 93.1 per cent of households in rural India have access ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Jalamrutha Scheme of Karnataka
The government of Karnataka has launched the water conservation scheme Jalamrutha. The scheme focuses on drought-proofing measures, including protection and rejuvenation of water bodies. About the Scheme The scheme will be implemented by the Ministry of Rural Development and Panchayat ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
TVS Motors Bags Green Era Award for Sustainability
TVS Motor Company has bagged the international sustainability award Green Era Award for Sustainability in Lisbon, Portugal. Tata Motors also won the Quality and Business Excellence Award in acknowledgement of its endeavour to create new benchmarks in product quality. Green Era ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
RBI imposes Rs 8 crore fine on 3 banks for non-compliance in Swift operations
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has imposed a fine of 8 crores on 3 banks viz. Karnataka Bank, United Bank of India and Karur Vysya Bank for non-compliance of directions on Swift messaging software. A fine of 4 crores was ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
ISRO launches Young Scientist Programme
The Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) has launched the Young Scientist Programme (Yuva Vigyani Karyakram) to impart basic knowledge on space technology, space science and applications to the young ones to arouse their interest in space activities. Young Scientist Programme ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Azaadi ke Diwane Museum Inaugurated at Red Fort
The ‘Azaadi ke Diwane’ museum dedicated to the unsung heroes of the country’s freedom struggle was inaugurated at the Red Fort premises. Azaadi ke Diwane Museum The Museum is built by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). The Museum pays ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
GSI Sets Up 22 GPS Stations across Country
The Geological Survey of India (GSI) has launched 22 permanent global positioning system (GPS) stations across India to identify seismically hazardous zones and encourage mapping activities. These 22 stations are part of the 35 stations planned by GSI to establish and maintain a network of continuously operating 35 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
New Delhi Declaration on Asian Rhinos 2019
India will collaborate with Bhutan, Nepal, Indonesia and Malaysia to increase the population of three species of Asian Rhinos namely Greater one-horned rhinoceros, Javan rhino, and Sumatran rhino. India, Bhutan, Nepal, Indonesia and Malaysia have signed the New Delhi Declaration on Asian Rhinos 2019 declaration for the conservation and protection of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
India-Bangladesh border along Dhubri comes under BOLD-QIT Surveillance
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated the BOLD-QIT Surveillance along Dhubri district in Assam on the India Bangladesh border. BOLD-QIT Surveillance BOLD-QIT stands for Border electronically dominated quick response team interception technique. BOLD-QIT Surveillance is part of the Integrated Border Management System (CIBMS). BOLD-QIT ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
PM inaugurates Development Works in Gujarat
During his two day visit to the state of Gujarat, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the following development works at the state: The first phase of the Ahmedabad Metro Rail project. This 6.5 km stretch, connects Vastral to Apparel park ..