Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana: Government achieves 5 crore Free LPG Connections Target

Union Government has announced that it has reached target of providing 5 crore free LPG connections under Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) almost eight months ahead of schedule (i.e. in 27 months instead of 35 months) Key Facts Uttar Pradesh ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Government withdraws proposal of setting up Social Media Communication Hub

Centre has notified Supreme Court that it has withdrawn proposal for setting up ‘Social Media Communication Hub’. This comes after apex court had issued notice to centre earlier and had termed Government’s proposal to monitor online data using this hub ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Facebook launches Digital Literacy Library

Social networking giant Facebook has launched “Digital Literacy Library” to help young people build skills they need to safely enjoy online technology. The lessons can be found on Facebook’s Safety Center as well as on Berkman Klein’s Digital Literacy Resource ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Lok Sabha passes National Sports University Bill, 2018

Lok Sabha has passed National Sports University Bill, 2018 by voice vote to set up the country’s first National Sports University in Imphal (west), Manipur that will provide sports education, research and coaching. The Bill replaces National Sports University Ordinance, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

MDNL Recruitment 2018 for Manager and Assistant Manager Posts

Mishra Dhatu Nigam Limited (MDNL) has invited online applications for filing up the posts of Manager and Assistant Manager in the organisation. The total number of posts is 08 and the break up is given below. The last date to ..

Bihar PSC Recruitment 2018 – 64th Combined Competitive Examination

Bihar Public Service Commission (BPSC) has invited online applications for filing up various administrative posts through 64th Combined Competitive Examination. The last date to apply for these posts is 20th August 2018. Total number of vacant posts is 1255. All ..

Chinese researchers create world’s first single chromosome yeast

Researchers from China’s Centre for Excellence in Molecular Plant Sciences have claimed to have created the world’s first single-chromosome yeast while not affecting the majority of its functions. The experiment was conducted on Brewer’s yeast having 16 chromosomes and which ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Himachal Pradesh launches Shaur Nahin mobile application

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur launched ‘horn not ok’ awareness campaign and ‘shaur nahin’ (no noise) mobile application in state capital Shimla. The campaign aims to spread awareness of unnecessary blowing horn as it creates unnecessary noise pollution ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Mosquito Terminator on Wheels: Special train flagged off to prevent breeding of mosquitoes in New Delhi

Delhi division of Northern Railway and South Delhi Municipal Corporation (SDMC) jointly launched Mosquito Terminator on Wheels, a special mosquito terminator train to prevent mosquito breeding along railway tracks in New Delhi. The special train aims to control and mitigate ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

East Central Railway Recruitment 2018 for Headquarter, Divisions Posts

East Central Railways has invited online applications from qualified candidates for Headquarter, Divisions posts in the organisation. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in the written test and/or interview. The total number of vacancies is 12 and ..