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P V Ramesh appointed as the director-general of the National Archives of India
The Appointment Committee of the Cabinet has approved the appointment of P V Ramesh appointed as the director-general of the National Archives of India. Currently, he is serving as the Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Rural Electrification Corporation. National Archives of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Justice SA Bobde nominated as NALSA Executive Chairman
President Ram Nath Kovind has nominated Justice SA Bobde of the Supreme Court as Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority (NALSA). The post is currently held by Justice AK Sikri who is due to retire on 6th March. National Legal ..
Month: 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 ..