Page-8 of Current Affairs - February, 2019
Cheetahs from Namibia to be kept at Nauradehi Sanctuary: NTCA
The National Tiger Conservation Authority (NTCA) has stated in the Supreme Court that Spotted Cheetahs being translocated from Namibia would be kept at Nauradehi sanctuary in Madhya Pradesh. NTCA even stated that the International Union for Conservation of Nature (IUCN) ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Chennai Spartans wins the inaugural Pro Volleyball League Title
The Chennai Spartans have won the inaugural Pro Volleyball League Title. Chennai Spartans defeated Calicut Heroes 15-11, 15-12, 16-14 in the summit clash. As a result of the winning the Pro Volleyball League Title, Chennai Spartans have also qualified for this year’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Israeli company sends world's first Privately Funded Mission to Moon
SpaceX Falcon 9 rocket carrying Israeli company SpaceIL’s lunar lander blasted off from Florida. If successful Israel will join the club of countries which includes Russia, the US and China who haa ve made successful controlled landing on the surface ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
FATF keeps Pakistan in Grey List for Failing to Stop Terror Financing
The Financial Action Task Force (FATF) condemning the Pulwama Terror Attack has decided to continue the ‘Grey’ listing of Pakistan for its failure to stop funding of terrorist groups such as Jaish-e-Mohammad, Lashkar-e-Taiba and Jamat-ud-Dawa. Why FATF has decided to ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
UNSC condemns Pulwama Terror Attack
The United Nations Security Council has strongly condemned the “heinous and cowardly” Pulwama suicide terror attack in which 40 CRPF personnel were killed. The highlights of the joint statement issued by the UNSC are: The joint statement noted that terrorist ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
India South Korea sign 7 Agreements to step-up cooperation
During the visit of Prime Minister Narendra Modi to South Korea seven agreements were signed to boost up the cooperation. The agreements signed include: MoU was signed between the Korean National Police Agency and the Ministry of Home Affairs to ..