Annie Zaidi wins 2018 Hindu Playwright Award 2018

Annie Zaidi, an Indian author, has won the 2018 Hindu Playwright Award 2018 for her play ‘Untitled’ at the 14th edition of The Hindu Theatre Fest at the Taj Coromandel. The award was presented by Ratna Pathak Shah, actor and ..

Punjab Launches ‘Tatkal sewa’ for property registration

The Punjab Government will start ‘Tatkal Sewa’ for property registration across the state from 13th August 2018. The state government has fixed the sum of Rs 5,000 as facilitation charges to seek appointment for ‘tatkal’ (instant) registration for properties. Beside ..

Pali District Court Recruitment 2018 for Junior Assistant & Class IV Staff Posts

Pali District Court has invited online applications from qualified candidates for various Junior Assistant & Class IV Staff posts in the organisation. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written test and/or interview. The total number of ..

Michelle Bachelet: Former Chilean president appointed UN High Commissioner for Human Rights

Former Chilean president Michelle Bachelet (66) was appointed as next United Nations High Commissioner for Human Right. She was nominated by UN Secretary General Antonio Guterres and her appointment was approved by UN General Assembly. She will have four year ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Operation Madad and Operation Sahyog launched to rescue people in flood-hit Kerala

Indian Navy has launched Operation Madad, major rescue and relief operation in flood-hit Kerala. Indian Army also has launched Operation Sahyog to rescue people in flood-hit Kerala. Both operations will support rescue and relief efforts of civil administration and National ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Marie Curie voted as most influential woman in history as per recent Readers of BBC History magazine poll

Nobel prize winning scientist Marie Curie was the most influential woman in this poll. The magazine ranked Polish born Curie at the top of a list of 100 women who changed the world, for her role in treating cancer.

Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve included in World Network of Biosphere Reserves

On August 10, 2018, the Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (KBR) of Sikkim has been included in the UNESCO’s World Network of Biosphere Reserve (WHBR). With this, number of biosphere reserves from the country included in World Network of Biosphere Reserves has ..

Axis Bank first to introduce iris authentication for Aadhaar-based transactions

Axis Bank became first bank in the country to introduce Iris Scan Authentication feature for Aadhaar-based transactions through its micro ATM tablets. These micro ATM tablets are Standardisation Testing and Quality Certification (STQC) certified and UIDAI compliant registered devices with ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Index of Industrial Production (IIP): Industrial output records 5-month high growth of 7% in June 2018

According to data released by Central Statistics Office (CSO), factory output measured in terms of Index of Industrial Production (IIP) had 7% in June 2018, five-month high. This was on account of higher output in mining, manufacturing and power generation ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Faridabad District Court Recruitment 2018 for Clerks Posts

Faridabad District Court has invited online applications from qualified candidates for various Clerks 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 21. The applications ..