Page-2 of Current Affairs - January, 2018

Government inks $100 Million loan agreement for Project to Boost Rural Economy of Tamil Nadu

January 31, 2018

The Union Government has inked $100 million Loan Agreement with World Bank for Project to Boost Rural Economy of Tamil Nadu. The loan is from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD) and has a 5-year grace period and ..

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India becomes third largest producer of crude steel

January 30, 2018

According to recent report published by World Steel Association (WSA), India has overtaken US to become the world’s third largest steel producer in 2017. India’s crude steel production has grown by 6.2% to 101.4 million tonnes (MT) in 2017 compared ..

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President Ram Nath Kovind pitches for simultaneous elections

January 30, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind has called for simultaneous elections to Lok Sabha and state assemblies. He made this state while addressing the joint sitting of Parliament on the commencement of the Budget Session. He made this statement arguing that frequent ..

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Hicky's Bengal Gazette: 238th anniversary of India's first newspaper celebrated

January 30, 2018

Journalists and social activists celebrated 238th anniversary of India’s first newspaper the Hicky’s Bengal Gazette. 29 January is also celebrated Hicky’s Day to pay tributes to the fighter-journalist James Augustus Hicky who is considered as founder of journalism in India. ..

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Himachal Pradesh launches Zero Budget Natural Farming project to promote organic farming

January 30, 2018

Himachal Pradesh Government has launched Zero Budget Natural Farming (ZBNF) project to promote organic farming. It was launched by Chief Minister, Jai Ram Thakur. The project aims to increase agriculture produce and the income of farmers by the year 2022. ..

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Highlights of Economic Survey 2017-18

January 29, 2018

Union finance Minister Arun Jaitley tabled the Economic Survey 2017-18 in Parliament during 2018 budget session. The survey was authored by chief economic adviser in the finance ministry Arvind Subramanian. The survey projects economy to grow in the range of ..

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