Current Affairs - May, 2018

Upgraded Pinaka rocket successfully test-fired

May 31, 2018

The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has successfully test-fired upgraded guided version of Pinaka Rocket from Proof & Experiment Establishment (PXE) at Chandipur, Odisha. During the tests, two rounds were conducted and some more rounds have been planned. Upgraded ..

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Facebook partners with NCW to launch Digital Literacy Programme

May 31, 2018

Social networking giant Facebook has partnered with National Commission for Women (NCW) to launch Digital Literacy Programme to train women on safe use of internet and social media. The programme was launched by Facebook in collaboration with Ranchi, Jharkhanda-based Cyber ..

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Andhra Pradesh notifies new state symbols after bifurcation

May 31, 2018

Andhra Pradesh Government notified its new state symbols after four year after bifurcation of undivided Andhra Pradesh in 2014 into two states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These states symbols were notified by State department of environment, forest, science and ..

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Scientists create world’s first 3D-printed human corneas

May 31, 2018

Scientists from Newcastle University, UK have created world’s first 3D printed human corneas (3D printed thin protective film over eye) that could solve problem of shortage of available eye donors and help millions of blind people gain sight again. Cornea ..

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Government launches India’s first ever guidelines for Adventure Tourism

May 31, 2018

The Union Ministry of Tourism for first time issued guidelines for Adventure Tourism in India in an effort to make adventure sports safer. These guidelines were launched Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge) K. J. Alphons in New Delhi. ..

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INDOPACOM: US Pacific Command renamed as Indo-Pacific Command

May 31, 2018

United States has renamed its oldest and largest stragically important military command US Pacific Command (PACOM) to Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). The decision was taken in recognition of growing importance of Indian Ocean in US strategic thinking. The Trump administration already ..

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Mission Raftar: Ministry of Railways organizes one day workshop to raise speed of trains

May 31, 2018

Ministry of Railways conducted one day workshop Mission Raftaar aimed at raising average speed of freight trains and coaching trains in New Delhi. The workshop was inaugurated by Minister of State (MoS) for Railways Rajen Gohain and Chairman of Railway ..

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IRCTC Next Generation e-Ticketing System: Ministry of Railways launches new user interface

May 31, 2018

Union Ministry of Railways has launched new user interface of its Next Generation e-Ticketing (NGeT) System on Indian Railway’s Online Travel Portal (www.irctc.co.in). Through NGeT system, Indian Railways new online ticket booking system provides user-friendly, easy and fast way of ..

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