NITI Aayog’s International Conference on “Sustainable Growth through Material Recycling: Policy Prescriptions” held New Delhi

NITI Aayog’s International Conference on “Sustainable Growth through Material Recycling: Policy Prescriptions”was held at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi on August 6, 2018. It was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Road Transport, Highways & Ganga Rejuvenation, Nitin Gadkari. ..

Parliament grants constitutional status to National Commission for Backward Classes

The Parliament of India has passed the 123rd Constitutional Amendment Bill, which grants constitutional status to the National Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC). The bill was passed after the House repealed the NCBC Act, 1993. It will contribute to the ..

The world’s first-ever thermal battery plant inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh

On August 6, the world’s first-ever facility to create thermal batteries has been inaugurated in Andhra Pradesh by the state’s Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu in Amaravati. The thermal battery plant, which is manufactured by the Bharat Energy Storage Technology ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020

New Delhi to host 22nd edition of ‘Parampara series – National Festival of Music and Dance’ festival 2018

The 22nd edition of ‘Parampara series – National Festival of Music and Dance’ festival will be held at Kamani Auditorim in New Delhi from August 10, 2018. The purpose of the festival is to offer a platform to young talents ..

Argentina’s U-20 wins 2018 Cotif Cup football tournament

Argentina defeated Russia in the final match. India had won one of the matches in tournament.

The elephants Kanha Tiger Reserve enjoys week-long picnic

In Madhya Pradesh, the elephants at the Kanha National Park (KNP) are on a week-long picnic. This picnic, which is arranged every year, includes massaging for the elephants and a delicious menu. The purpose of a picnic is to provide ..

Restricted Area Permit eased for foreigners visiting 29 Andaman and Nicobar Islands

The Union Home Ministry has excluded 29 inhabited islands in Andaman and Nicobar from Restricted Area Permit (RAP) regime under the Foreigners (Restricted Areas) Order, 1963 till December 2022. This decision aims to increase footfalls and promote tourism. Government is ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

CCL Recruitment 2018 for Mining Sirdar and Electrician Posts

Central Coalfields Limited has invited online applications from qualified candidates for the posts of Mining Sirdar and Electrician posts. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in written exam and/or Interview. The total number of vacancies is 480. ..

Government raises import duty on 328 textile products to curb imports

Government has doubled import duties on 328 textile products to 20% from existing rate of 10% under Section 159 of the Customs Act, 1962.  Earlier in July 2018, Government had doubled import duty on over 50 textile products — including ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Quiz 923: GK Questions for Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Examination

This quiz has 10 General Knowledge / GK Questions for Uttar Pradesh Higher Judicial Service Examination based on syllabus of GK of Competition examinations and previous years question papers. 12345678910 1. India’s first solar-powered 1600 HP DEMU train has launched ..