India saw 211 tuberculosis cases per 1,00,000 population in 2016: WHO

According to World Health Statistics 2018 released by World Health Organisation (WHO), India saw estimated 211 cases of tuberculosis (TB) per 1,00,000 people in 2016. India has pledged to eradicate tuberculosis by 2025, five years ahead of global target set ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

India’s freshwater stocks in danger: NASA

According first of its kind study of NASA, India is among hotspots where overuse of water resources has caused sharp decline in availability of freshwater. The study was conducted by scientists from NASA’s Goddard Space Flight Centre by using an ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

Parcel Cargo Express Train connecting northeast to West Coast begins operation

Northeast Frontier Railway of Indian Railway has started operating one lease Parcel Cargo Express Train (PCET) connecting northeastern part of the country to West Coast on fortnightly basis. It was launched on line of Government’s priority to provide connectivity to ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

CSTT adopts AYUSH word for scientific and technical purposes

Commission for Scientific and Technical Terminology (CSTT) adopted word ‘AYUSH’ in Hindi and English languages for scientific and technical purposes. The decision follows a proposal from Ministry of AYUSH in this regards. AYUSH word has become popular as acronym for ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2018

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