Page-11 of Current Affairs - May, 2018

Black Panther: Chhattisgarh to get specialised anti-Naxal combat force

May 22, 2018

Chhattisgarh will get specialised anti-Naxal combat force called Black Panther on the lines of the Greyhounds unit of Telangana and Andhra Pradesh. It was announced by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh after chairing meeting on Left-Wing Extremism (LWE). Currently, training ..

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Pakistan named among top 3 sources for money laundering in UK

May 22, 2018

United Kingdom’s National Crime Agency (NCA) in its report has listed Pakistan among top three sources for money laundering in the country. The other two countries are Nigeria and Russia. The NCA is non-ministerial UK government law enforcement agency. Key ..

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Explained: Nipah Virus (NiV) Infection

May 21, 2018

Kerala was on high alert as rare and deadly Nipah Virus (NiV) infection which was detected for the first time in the state. Its traces were found in blood and body fluid samples of two persons who died of viral ..

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India is 6th wealthiest country in the world

May 21, 2018

According to AfrAsia Bank Global Wealth Migration Review, India is the sixth wealthiest country in the world with total wealth of $8,230 billion. US is richest nation globally with total wealth of $62,584 billion. Total wealth refers to private wealth ..

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CRPF raises Bastariya Battalion to combat Naxals activities in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh

May 21, 2018

The Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF) has commissioned special unit called Bastariya Battalion (numbered 241) to combat Naxals activities in Bastar region of Chhattisgarh. This is for first time CRFP has raised special battalion that includes local representation to enhance ..

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26th BASIC Ministerial Meeting of Environment Ministers held in Durban

May 21, 2018

The 26th BASIC Ministerial Meeting of Environment Ministers was held in Durban, South Africa. The grouping is a bloc of four countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China. It was attended by from BASIC countries and Michal Kurtyka of ..

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Queqiao satellite: China launches relay satellite to explore dark side of Moon

May 21, 2018

China launched relay satellite named Queqiao (Magpie Bridge) to establish communication link between earth and its planned Chang’e-4 lunar probe (rover) that will explore the dark side of moon. It was launched as part of Chinese Lunar Exploration Program (CLEP) ..

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e-Visa Scheme: Government earns Rs.1,400 crore

May 21, 2018

According to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA), Government has earned Rs1,400 crore as revenue from highly successful e-Visa scheme since its launch in 2014. 19 lakh tourists made use of e-Visa scheme in 2017 and fees are divided into four ..

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