Page-30 of GKToday Archives: July, 2018

Tahira Safdar named first-ever female high court chief justice of Pakistan

Justice Tahira Safdar has been named as the new Chief Justice of the Balochistan High Court. With this, she will become the first-ever female high court chief justice in Pakistan. Justice Safdar will take charge of her new role following ..

Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) Recruitment 2018 for Lecturer Posts

Jammu & Kashmir Public Service Commission (JKPSC) has invited online applications from qualified candidates for Lecturer posts in the organisation. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written test and/or interview. The total number of vacancies is ..

AP government launches e-Pragati Core initiative to provide integrated services to citizens

The Andhra Pradesh government has launched ‘e-Pragati core initiative’ at Undavalli to provide integrated services to citizens. The aim of the digital initiative is to connect citizen to 34 departments, 336 autonomous organisations and 745-plus government services. In simple words, ..

S B Behera committee set up by Odisha government for development of Odia film industry

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has set up a ministerial committee to prepare a draft policy for the development of Odia film industry. The committee will also examine different problems being faced by the Odia cinema industry and recommend measures ..

NITI Aayog to collaborate with Lupin Foundation in Aspirational Districts Programme

The NITI Aayog has signed Statement of Intent (SoI) with Lupin Foundation to collaborate in Aspirational Districts Programme. The purpose of the programme is to improve indicators in education, health and nutrition, financial inclusion and skill development, agriculture and water ..

Pakitsan’s Fakhar Zaman becomes fastest player to score 1000 ODI runs

Fakhar Zaman from Pakistan has become the fastest player to score 1000 runs in One-Day International (ODI) cricket during the 5th match against Zimbabwe at Bulawayo on July 22, 2018. He took 18 innings to achieve the feat and broke ..