PM Modi Flags-off First Ever Diesel-to-Electric Converted Locomotive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first ever diesel-to-electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Diesel-to-Electric Converted Locomotive The 10,000HP freight locomotive was converted from two units of old diesel locomotives of 2600 HP each ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Emergency Response Support System (ERSS) launched in 16 States and UTs

The 112 helpline which was earlier launched in Himachal Pradesh and Nagaland was launched in 16 states and UTs by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh under the Emergency Response Support System (ERSS). The 16 states and Union Territories where the ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

PETROTECH -2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the PETROTECH -2019 conference and called for responsible pricing of crude oil that balances interests of both producers and consumers highlighting the need to have universal assess to clean, the affordable and equitable supply of ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

Sarthi Sandesh Vahini

The Sarthi Sandesh Vahini vehicles were flagged off by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. The Uttar Pradesh state family welfare department has initiated the Sarthi Sandesh Vahini mission to spread awareness regarding family planning in urban and rural areas. The Sarthi Sandesh Vahini ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019

13th edition of International Oil and Gas Conference ‘PETROTECH-2019’

On 11th of February, the 13th edition of International Oil and Gas Conference ‘PETROTECH-2019’ has inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The three-day biennial event is organised under the aegis of ..

World’s longest expressway to come up in Uttar Pradesh

First time in the history of Kumbh, UP State government’s cabinet meeting was held at Prayagraj Kumbh on 29th of January 2019. It is also 2nd time in the history of UP that cabinet meeting held outside the state capital. ..

World's longest expressway to come up in Uttar Pradesh

The government of Uttar Pradesh has approved the construction of the Ganga Expressway. The government has said that it would be the longest expressway in the world. The expressway will provide for better connectivity of the Prayagraj (Allahabad) to Western Pradesh. ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019

Awards under Swasth Bharat Yatra

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) had launched Swasth Bharat Yatra to amplify its Eat Right India initiative. Swasth Bharat Yatra was a 100-day consumer outreach programme. The Yatra saw the participation of around 2.5 crore people ..