Sagar cyclonic storm: IMD issues advisory to 5 states and 1 UT

The India Meteorological Department (IMD) issued advisory to Tamil Nadu, Kerala, Karnataka, Goa, Maharashtra and Lakshadweep  archipelago (UT) over cyclonic storm ‘Sagar’. The cyclonic storm was developed as low pressure area in Arabian Sea which gained strength and intensified into ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

Government appoints Anil Kumar Jha as CMD of Coal India Limited

The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) has appointed Anil Kumar Jha as full time Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India Limited (CIL). He will be in office till January 31, 2020. He replaces Coal Ministry’s Additional Secretary ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar sworn-in as Chief Justice of the High Court of Manipur

Justice Ramalingam Sudhakar was sworn in as fifth Chief Justice of High Court of Manipur after was appointed by the President Ram Nath Kovind. He was administered the oath of office by Governor Prof Jagdish Mukhi as per Article 219 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

May 18: International Museum Day

The International Museum Day is observed on May 18 across the world to raise awareness on how important museums are in the development of society. The 2018 theme was ‘Museums and Hyper Communication – New Approaches and New Public‘. Significance ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

Arsenic Sensor and Removal Media: IISER develops device to detect and remove arsenic from water

Indian Institute of Science Education and Research (IISER) in collaboration with private company has developed a new device-Arsenic Sensor and Removal Media to detect and remove arsenic content from water and make it safe and usable by households. Arsenic Sensor ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

Commerce Ministry establishes Directorate General of Trade Remedies  

Union Ministry of Commerce and Industry issued notification for creation of Directorate General of Trade Remedies (DGTR) in Department of Commerce. In this regard amendments were made in Government of India (Allocation of Business) Rules, 1961. Directorate General of Trade ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

India's economy is projected to grow 7.6% in 2018-19: UN WESP

According to UN World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP), India’s economy is projected to grow 7.6% in fiscal year 2018-19, making it fastest growing economy in the world. GDP growth in India is expected 7.5 and 7.6% in fiscal years ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

RBI tweaks norms for setting up of IFSC Banking Units

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has modified norms for setting up International Financial Services Centres (IFSC) Banking Units (IBUs) by banks in IFSCs. In April 2015, RBI had formulated scheme for setting up of IFSC IBUs by banks in ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

President appoints Uttam Pacharne as Chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi

President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Uttam Pacharne as regular Chairman of Lalit Kala Akademi. He will have tenure of three years from the date on which he assumes the charge of his office. He will replace ML Srivastava, Joint ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

WHO publishes its first Essential Diagnostics List

The World Health Organisation (WHO) has published its first Essential Diagnostics List, a catalogue of tests needed to diagnose most common diseases along with number of global priority diseases. It aims to address people’s inability to access diagnostic services, which ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018