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Facts Box: Major Port at Vadhvan, Maharashtra
The Union Cabinet recently approved the proposal to set up major port at Vadhvan in Maharashtra. The GoI has sanctioned Rs 65,545 crores for the project. Highlights The port is being set up to achieve GoI target of developing infrastructure ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
8th Foundation Day of Land Port Authority of India held in New Delhi
On March 2, 2020, the eighth foundation day of the Land Port Authority of India was celebrated. The event discussed various aspects of land ports such as cargo operations at Integrated Check Ports and other border infrastructure. Land Port Authority ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
United Nations Bio Diversity Summit to discuss threats to Migratory Species from Infrastructural Development
PM Modi is to inaugurate the Conference of Parties to the Convention on Migratory Species (CMS COP 13) on February 17, 2020 in GandhiNagar, Gujarat. The 13th conference of Migratory Species is the first meet on bio diversity. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
PM Modi inaugurates 50 projects worth 1000 crores in Varanasi
On February 16, 2020, PM Modi inaugurated more than 50 projects that are worth 1000 crores in Varanasi. It included 430 beds in a hospital at Banaras Hindu University, flagging off of Maha Kaal Express, 100 year celebration of Jagadguru ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
“Global Investor Summit” for the first time in Jammu and Kashmir; Road Shows to attract investments
The Government of India is making preparation in full swing for the Global Investors Summit to be held in Jammu and Kashmir in April 2020. Highlights In order to increase the number of investments roadshows are to be conducted from ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
NITI Aayog’s Aspirational District Ranking released: Chandauli of UP tops
On January 29, 2020, the NITI Aayog released the ranking of Aspirational Districts of the country for the month of December 2019. The ranking is released every month. Highlights The Chandauli district of UP topped the list followed by Bolangir ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Composite Regional Centre launched in Port Blair
The Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment launched the Composite Regional Centre (CRC) for skill development, empowerment of persons and rehabilitation in Port Blair. The Composite Regional Centres in India are located in Kozhikode, Bhopal, Lucknow, Patna, Guwahati, Srinagar, Ahmedabad, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Report Card on Smart Cities to be released by June 2020
The Government of India will release a report card on 100 selected smart cities by June 2020. The cities are to be assessed based on public performance index, ease of living and climate in June. The initiative is being undertaken ..