Page-6 of Current Affairs - November, 2018
Scientists build and flow first-ever silent airplane with no moving propellers or jet turbines
Scientists from Massachusetts Institute of Technology (MIT), US have built and flown first-ever silent airplane with no moving propellers or jet turbines. At present, every aircraft have moving parts such as propellers, turbine blades and fans, which are powered by ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Impact Based Forecasting Approach: IMD develops technology to assess rise of water level in rivers
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has developed new technology called ‘Impact Based Forecasting Approach’ to assess rise of water level in rivers and reservoirs by rain. It shows pre-event scenario will help state governments authorities to minutely monitor impact of rainfall ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
UNICEF appoints Singer Nahid Afrin as first Youth Advocate of NE region to fight for child rights
United Nations International Children’s Emergency Fund (UNICEF) has appointed popular singer Nahid Afrin (17) of Assam as the first ‘Youth Advocate’ of the northeastern region to fight for child rights. UNICEF engages ‘Youth Advocates’ to harness their voice as agents ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
7th International Tourism Mart 2018 being organised in Agartala
The 7th edition of the ‘International Tourism Mart’ was held in Agartala, the capital city of Tripura. It was organised by Union Ministry of Tourism in association with Department of Tourism, Government of Tripura and North Eastern States. The theme ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Andhra Pradesh Government launches Bhuseva and Bhudaar web portal
Andhra Pradesh Government has launched Bhuseva and Bhudaar web portal through which people can view land records online. People can get land record records online through these portals using Aadhaar card. Bhudaar security policy was also launched to provide security ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
CCEA approves Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS) scheme
Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired Cabinet Committee of Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved continuation of nine sub-schemes of umbrella scheme “Atmosphere & Climate Research-Modelling Observing Systems & Services (ACROSS)” during 2017-2020. The scheme aims at improving skill of weather and ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
PM Narendra Modi lays foundation stone of City Gas Distribution Projects
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid foundation stone of City Gas Distribution (CGD) Projects of Union Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas in 65 Geographical Areas (GAs) in 129 districts under 9th CGD bidding round. He also launched 10th CGD Bidding ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Cabinet extends tenure of Commission constituted to examine issue of OBC sub-categorisation
Union Cabinet has approved extension of term of Commission to examine issue of Sub-categorization of Other Backward Classes (OBCs) in Central List for six months beyond 30th November, 2018 and till 31st May 2019. This is fourth extension granted to ..