Page-4 of GKToday Archives: May, 2018

Latest report of Moody’s Investors Service projects GDP growth forecast to 7.3% in 2018

May 31, 2018

The latest report of Moody’s Investors Service has cut India’s GDP growth forecast to 7.3% in 2018 from the previous estimate of 7.5% due to higher oil prices and tighter financial conditions. However, Moody’s maintained its 2019 growth forecast at ..

Facebook partners with NCW to launch Digital Literacy Programme

May 31, 2018

Social networking giant Facebook has partnered with National Commission for Women (NCW) to launch Digital Literacy Programme to train women on safe use of internet and social media. The programme was launched by Facebook in collaboration with Ranchi, Jharkhanda-based Cyber ..

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Andhra Pradesh notifies new state symbols after bifurcation

May 31, 2018

Andhra Pradesh Government notified its new state symbols after four year after bifurcation of undivided Andhra Pradesh in 2014 into two states of Andhra Pradesh and Telangana. These states symbols were notified by State department of environment, forest, science and ..

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Scientists create world’s first 3D-printed human corneas

May 31, 2018

Scientists from Newcastle University, UK have created world’s first 3D printed human corneas (3D printed thin protective film over eye) that could solve problem of shortage of available eye donors and help millions of blind people gain sight again. Cornea ..

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Government launches India’s first ever guidelines for Adventure Tourism

May 31, 2018

The Union Ministry of Tourism for first time issued guidelines for Adventure Tourism in India in an effort to make adventure sports safer. These guidelines were launched Minister of State for Tourism (Independent Charge) K. J. Alphons in New Delhi. ..

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INDOPACOM: US Pacific Command renamed as Indo-Pacific Command

May 31, 2018

United States has renamed its oldest and largest stragically important military command US Pacific Command (PACOM) to Indo-Pacific Command (INDOPACOM). The decision was taken in recognition of growing importance of Indian Ocean in US strategic thinking. The Trump administration already ..

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