Page-5 of Current Affairs - January, 2018

28 January 2018: World Leprosy Day

January 28, 2018

The World Leprosy Day is observed internationally every year on last Sunday of January month to raise global awareness of Leprosy. This year it was observed on 28 January.  Observance of the day focuses on target of zero cases of ..

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Kolkata becomes first Indian metro to get floating market

January 27, 2018

Kolkata, capital of West Bengal became first metro city in India to get floating market. It was inaugurated by West Bengal Chief Minister Mamata Banerjee. The floating market is located on lake at Patuli in South Kolkata which is 400 ..

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Punjab Government launches Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojana

January 27, 2018

Punjab Government has launched Mahatma Gandhi Sarbat Vikas Yojna (MGSVY) for the welfare of the downtrodden citizen across the state. This scheme is aimed at the inclusive growth of the distressed sections of the society. It will be on the ..

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India to host informal WTO Ministerial gathering in March 2018

January 27, 2018

India has announced to host informal Ministerial meeting of World Trade Organisation (WTO) in March 2018 in New Delhi to muster support for issues and also help to multi-lateral process. It was announced by Deepak Jagdish Saksena, India’s ambassador and ..

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Government relaxes norms of Atal Pension Yojana to expand coverage

January 27, 2018

The Union Finance Ministry has relaxed norms of Atal Pension Yojana (APY) to allow small finance banks and payment banks to offer APY distribution. The move is expected to help expand coverage of the scheme and strengthen existing channels of ..

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India-Japan Smart Grid Pilot Project inaugurated in Panipat

January 27, 2018

India-Japan Smart Grid Pilot Project was inaugurated Panipat, Haryana to solve the various complications faced by the power distribution sector. It was inaugurated by State Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar in the presence of Japanese Minister Keniko Sen. Key Facts ..

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