Government launches 2nd Swajal Yojana project in Rajasthan

The Ministry of Drinking Water & Sanitation has launched second project of Swajal Yojana at village Bhikampura, Karauli, Rajasthan. It was launched by Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation Uma Bharti. Under this project, four reservoirs will be constructed ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

India’s first Aviation Multi Skill Development Centre launched in Chandigarh

India’s first Aviation Multi Skill Development Centre (MSDC) was launched at Chandigarh Airport’s old terminal. The Centre is a CSR initiative of Airports Authority of India (AAI) and will initially train 2,360 students free of cost in three years. Aviation ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

Fertilizer Subsidy: Key Issues

Nitrogen (N), Potash (K), Phosphorous (P), Calcium (Ca), Magnesium (Mg) and Sulphur(S) are macronutrient of the soil. Fertiziliers are used to increase their deficiency in the soil. Farmers find it unaffordable to pay the market price for the fertilizers, thus ..

Government appoints IIFT, ICAI, NICMAR to improve World Bank's 'Doing Business' ranking

The Union Commerce and Industry ministry has appointed four institutes to interact with stakeholders and suggest measures to push India’s ranking in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index. They are National Institute of Construction Management and Research (NICMAR), Indian ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

28th February: National Science Day

The National Science Day is observed every year on 28th February with an objective to spread message of importance of science and its application among the people. The theme for National Science Day 2018 is “Science and Technology for a ..

Month: Current Affairs - February, 2018

Quiz 808: GK Questions for APPSC Recruitment Exams : Group II Service

This quiz has 10 General Knowledge / GK Questions for APPSC Recruitment Exams : Group II Service based on syllabus of GK of Competition examinations and previous years question papers. 1. The British East India Company ceased to be a ..