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Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya launches ‘Ropax’
A passenger ferry service called ‘Ropax’ was launched between Mumbai and Mandwa of Maharashtra by the Union Minister of State for Shipping Mansukh Mandaviya. The vessel which can carry as many as 200 cars and 1,000 passengers was built in ..
New Name for Mumbai Central Station: Nana Shankarseth
On March 12, 2020, the Maharashtra Cabinet approved the proposal to rename Mumbai Central Station to Nana Shankarseth. The approved proposal is to be sent to Ministry of Railways. It is the Central Railways operating under Ministry of Railways that ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
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
Delhi Cloud Region
Google had announced plans to open a Cloud Region in Delhi. This is to be the second such establishment in India. About Cloud Regions Cloud regions are real life geographical locations where the resources for the cloud services are located. ..
“Microsoft Future Decoded – CEO Summit” held in Mumbai
Technology- Major Microsoft hosted its “Microsoft Future Decoded – CEO Summit” in Mumbai on February 24. The summit was attended by leaders of different fields. The gathering was addressed by Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella, during his three-day visit to India. ..
Cabinet approves to set up Vardhavan port in Maharashtra
On February 5, 2020, the Union Cabinet approved to set up the Vardhavan port in Maharashtra. The port is to be developed in “Landlord Model”. The Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust will act as the lead partner in developing the port. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Sunil Mehta appointed as the Chief Executive of IBA
As per the recent announcement from the Indian Bank’s Association (IBA) made on Monday, 27th January 2020, Former Managing Director and CEO of Punjab National Bank, Sunil Mehta has taken charge as the Chief Executive of Indian Banks’ Association. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Sanjna Kapoor to be conferred with Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters
Veteran theatre personality and the daughter of Bollywood star Shashi Kapoor, artist Sanjna Kapoor is to be presented with the French honor, Knight of the Order of Arts and Letters. The Culture Minister of France, Franck Riester, who is currently ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Country’s first ‘walk-through’ aviary at Mumbai
The Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Uddhav Thackeray on Sunday, 26th January 2020 inaugurated the Indias first ‘walk- through’ aviary and also the biggest and tallest as part of the 71st Republic Day celebrations at the Veermata Jijabai Bhosale Udyan and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Ind-Ra estimates 5.5 Percent GDP Growth Rate for FY 21
The Mumbai headquartered India Ratings and Research (Ind-Ra) has estimated that the gross domestic product (GDP) of India to grow at 5.5 percent in FY21. The rating agency also hoped that the growth would improve in 2021 but the country’s ..