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MeitY and Google launch ‘Build for Digital India’ programme for engineering students
Tech giant Google and Union Ministry of Electronics and IT (MeitY) launched ‘Build for Digital India’ programme for engineering students. Google and Meity have signed a statement of intent for rolling out the programme. About ‘Build for Digital India’ programme ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Kalimantan: Indonesia to move capital from Jakarta to Borneo Island
Government of Indonesia has announced to move its current capital from Jakarta (on the island of Java) to the sparsely populated East Kalimantan (on Borneo island). Indonesia’s President Joko Widodo has announced that his government plans to build smart, green ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
India, Switzerland Automatic Exchange of Financial Account Information kicks in
Automatic Exchange of Information (AEOI) Regime between Switzerland and India kicked off from September 1, 2019. Under this mechanism, India will start receiving information on all financial accounts held by Indian residents in Switzerland, for the year 2018. Central Board ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
New logo and Certificate identity of CBFC unveiled
The Central Board of Film Certification (CBFC) unveiled its new logo and certificate identity at a first-of-its-kind film industry interaction between eminent industry leaders and CBFC board members held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. The new logo and certificate identity designed by ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Mumbai-Surat AC Ferry Service to start from November
Gujarat government has given in-principle approval for a air-conditioned passenger ferry service between Hazira port in Surat and Bandra in Mumbai. The operations of this ferry service are likely to begin in November 2019. Mumbai-Surat AC Ferry Service The AC ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Nadubhagam Chundan snake boat wins 67th Nehru Trophy in Alappuzha
‘Nadubhagam Chundan’, the snake boat of Pallathuruthy Boat Club, lifted the 67th Nehru Trophy at Punnamada Lake in Alappuzha in Kerala. This year was67th edition of coveted boat race. The event was inaugurated by Pinarayi Vijayan, Chief Minister of Kerala. ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
India’s First Garbage Café to open in Chhattisgarh
India’s first ‘Garbage Café’ will soon be opened in Ambikapur city in north Chhattisgarh. It is initiative of Ambikapur municipal corporation. It aims to make Ambikar city plastic-free. India’s first ‘Garbage Café In this unique Café, poor people and rag ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
‘Namaste Pacific’ Cultural Event held in New Delhi
A cultural event called ‘Namaste Pacific’ to showcase in India the culture of Pacific countries such as Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea and Fiji was held in New Delhi. The event was jointly organized by High Commissions of Australia, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Govt. to set up 12,500 AYUSH Health and Wellness Centres across country
Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced government’s target of setting up 12,500 AYUSH (Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy) Centres across India. Out of which government is trying to set up 4000 such centres in 2019 itself. The announcement ..