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PM Modi Flags-off First Ever Diesel-to-Electric Converted Locomotive

Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off the first ever diesel-to-electric converted locomotive at the Diesel Locomotive Works (DLW) at Varanasi, Uttar Pradesh. Diesel-to-Electric Converted Locomotive The 10,000HP freight locomotive was...

February 20, 2019

Laureus World Sports Awards 2019

The Laureus World Sports Awards 2019 were presented on 18 February 2019 to honour the greatest sporting achievements of 2018 and celebrate the power of sport to change...

February 20, 2019

CCEA approves launch of KUSUM scheme

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved the launch of KUSUM, Kisan Urja Suraksha evam Utthaan Mahabhiyan scheme. The scheme aims to provide financial and water security...

February 20, 2019

National Rural Economic Transformation Project

The Union government has proposed a new rural Livelihood Scheme, the National Rural Economic Transformation Project under the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission (DAY-NRLM). National Rural...

February 20, 2019

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: February 20, 2019

1. India’s first-ever diesel to electric converted locomotive twin engine has been flagged off at which city? [A] Varanasi[B] Delhi[C] Ranchi[D] Shimla Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Varanasi]...

February 20, 2019

Govt clears Delhi-Ghaziabad-Meerut Regional Rapid Transport System

The Union Government has cleared the construction of Rs 30,274 crore Regional Rapid Transport System (RRTS) to connect the national capital with Meerut through Ghaziabad. The RRTS would enable...

February 20, 2019

NIFT Recruitment 2019: 16 Vacancies

National Institute of Fashion Technology has issued notifications for recruiting eligible candidates to the posts of Junior Hindi Translator on contract basis for a period of 5 years...

February 20, 2019

Odisha government launches KALIA Chhatra Bruti scholarship for Farmers Children

The government of Odisha has launched the KALIA Chhatra Bruti scholarship for the children of farmers. The Scholarship is under the KALIA, Krushak Assistance for Livelihood and Income...

February 20, 2019

7th National Photography Awards

The 7th National Photography Awards were presented by Union Minister of State (IC) for Information & Broadcasting Col. Rajyavardhan Rathore. The seventh edition of National Photography Awards was...

February 20, 2019

Govt relaxes norms for Start-ups

The government has relaxed the norms under the definition of Start-Ups. The changes brought in are: The investment limit of angel investors to seek exemption under the Income...

February 20, 2019

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