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Government funds Ro Pax Ferry Service in Gulf of Cambay under Sagarmala Programme
The Union Ministry of Shipping has sanctioned the Capital Dredging Project of Ro Pax Ferry Services between Gogha & Dahej, in Gulf of Cambay in Gujarat under Sagarmala programme. The total project cost is estimated to be Rs 234 Crore ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
All ASI protected historical monuments declared polythene-free zones
All Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected historical monuments and archaeological sites have declared polythene-free zones. Union Ministry of Culture has issued an advisory to all State Governments/UTs to support ASI in keeping monuments polythene free up to 300 meters ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Urban areas of Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh declared open defecation free
The Union Urban Development Ministry has declared urban areas of Gujarat, Andhra Pradesh open defecation free (ODF). These are the first states to become open defecation free in urban areas. It was announced on the occasion of second anniversary of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Which of the following countries will be partner country in the 2017 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit?
Which of the following countries will be partner country in the 2017 Vibrant Gujarat Global Summit? [A]United States [B]Russia [C]United Kingdom [D]Germany Show Answer United States The United States will be partner country in the 8th edition of Vibrant Gujarat ..
Indo-Islamic Architecture in Gujarat
Before the Muslim conquest, Gujarat was under the influence of Jainism. The master-craftsmen whom the Muslims employed to construct their buildings adopted Hindu and Jain designs with necessary modifications to suit the puritanical taste of Islam. Sultan Ahmad Shah was ..
Gujarat signs MoU to build small airports
The Gujarat government has inked a tripartite memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the Ministry of Civil Aviation and the Airport Authority of India (AAI). Under these MoUs, 11 small airports and airstrips will be developed under the Centre’s Regional Connectivity ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2016
Gujarat becomes first state to distribute 2 crore LED bulbs under UJALA scheme
Gujarat has become the first state in the country to distribute two crore LED bulbs under the Centre’s UJALA (Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All) scheme. The state has reached the milestone in just 96 days and over 42 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
PM Narendra Modi launches first phase of SAUNI project in Gujarat
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has launched the first phase of SAUNI (Saurastra Narmada Avataran Irrigation) Yojana at Sanodara of Jamnagar district of Gujarat. SAUNI Yojana is multipurpose project that aims to solve the water problems of a parched Saurashtra region ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Gujarat to host 2016 Kabaddi World Cup
The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) has announced that 2016 Kabaddi World Cup will be hosted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat between October 7 and 22, 2016. The event will see participation of 12 Kabaddi teams from around the world representing all the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016
Vijay Rupani takes oath as new Chief Minister of Gujarat
Mr Vijay Rupani (60) has sworn in as the 16th Chief Minister of Gujarat after Anandiben Patel had resigned from the post on August 3, 2016. He was administered the oath of post and secrecy by the Gujarat governor O.P. ..