Rajasthan becomes first Indian state to implement National policy on bio fuels

Rajasthan has become the first Indian state to implement the National policy on bio fuels, which was launched by the Union Government in May 2018. The desert State will lay emphasis on increasing production of oilseeds and establish a Centre ..

Government launches logo, tagline for GI

Department of Industrial Policy and Promotion (DIPP) under Ministry of Commerce and Industry has unveiled tricolour logo for geographical indication (GI) certified products. The logo has tagline “Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India” printed below it. Key Facts In the open ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Lok Sabha passes bill for speedy disposal of commercial disputes

Lok Sabha has passed Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High Courts (Amendment) Bill, 2018. It replaces the ordinance promulgated by President in May 2018 and amends Commercial Courts, Commercial Division and Commercial Appellate Division of High ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Government launches Seva Bhoj Yojna

Union Ministry of Culture launched Seva Bhoj Yojna, a new scheme to provide financial assistance on purchase of specific food items by Charitable Religious Institutions (CRIs) for free distribution among people. Under this scheme, Centre’s share of Central Goods and ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Cabinet approves policy framework for exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons

Union Cabinet has approved policy framework to permit exploration and exploitation of unconventional hydrocarbons such as Shale oil/gas, Coal Bed Methane (CBM) etc. It will be carried out under existing Production Sharing Contracts (PSCs), CBM contracts and Nomination fields to ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

Quiz 919: GK Questions for Court Assistants Recruitment Exams

This quiz has 10 General Knowledge / GK Questions for Court Assistants Recruitment Exams based on syllabus of GK of Competition examinations and previous years question papers. 12345678910 1. Who was the author of Dashkumarcharitam and at whose court did ..

AIIMS Raipur Recruitment 2018 for Junior Resident Posts

All India Institute of Medical Sciences Raipur has invited online applications from qualified candidates for Junior Resident posts. The candidates will be selected on the basis of performance in the interview. The total number of vacancies is 50. The applications have ..

Presidents confers Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards on five MPs

President Ram Nath Kovind has conferred Outstanding Parliamentarian Awards on five Members of Parliament. Recipients are Dr Najma Heptulla: She is former Rajya Sabha MP. She was selected for this award for the year 2013. Hukumdev Narayan Yadav: He is ..

Cabinet approves Extension of Concessional Financing Scheme

Union Cabinet has approved first extension of Concessional Financing Scheme (CFS) for another five years from 2018 to 2023 to support Indian Entities bidding for strategically important infrastructure projects abroad. The scheme also has been liberalized, allowing any Indian company, ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2018

CEL Recruitment 2018 for Experienced Personnel Posts

Central Electronics Limited (CEL) , a Public Sector Enterprise (PSE) at Industrial Area, Sahibabad, Ghaziabad (UP)  under the Ministry of Science & Technology and  engaged in manufacturing of Solar Photovoltaic Cells, Modules & Systems, Railway Signalling Systems and Microwave Electronics ..