Delhi Government releases blueprint for Odd-Even formula

Delhi government has released a detailed blueprint for its ambitious Odd-Even formula for road-rationing plan to check pollution in the national capital. The Odd-Even formula plan seeks to curb the number of vehicles plying in the national capital by limiting ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

India joins select club nations to build LNG ships

India has joined select club nations to build Liquefied natural gas (LNG) ships after state owned Cochin Shipyard has received certification in this regard. Cochin Shipyard also became first shipyard in India to get the nod to build LNG-transporting ships ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Cabinet approves amendments to The National Waterways Bill, 2015

The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given its approval to carry out official amendments in The National Waterways Bill, 2015. The amendments seek to add 106 additional inland waterways as the national waterways based on ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Indian Railways flags off first double decker Goa-Mumbai train

Indian Railways has flagged off the first inaugural service of the Goa to Mumbai double-decker air-conditioned Shatabdi train. The fully air-conditioned double-decker train was the first of its kind in the country and was flagged off from Panaji by Union ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2015

Rajiv Bansal appointed as CFO of OlaCabs

Homegrown app-based cab operator OlaCabs has appointed Rajiv Bansal as Chief Financial Officer (CFO) as part of its expansion drive in the country. He will succeed Mitesh Shah who will henceforth lead strategic finance initiatives of Ola as part of ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2015

Egypt launches Suez Canal expansion

Egypt has launched a major expansion of the Suez Canal. It was inaugurated by Egyptian President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi in a lavish ceremony held at port city of Ismailiya ( located on west bank of canal). Suez Canal expansion project ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2015

Union Cabinet gives nod to revised estimate for East-West freight corridor

Union Cabinet has given to 81,459 crore rupees revised estimate for Eastern and Western Dedicated Freight Corridor (DFC) Project. Decision in this regard was taken in Union Cabinet meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. Cabinet also ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2015

Evolution of the Indian Aviation Industry

The Indian aviation industry has experienced remarkable changes since its inception in the early 20th century. It contributes to the nation’s economic growth, connectivity, and tourism. This page outlines the evolution of this dynamic sector. Early Beginnings (1910-1947) First Flight ..