Page-14 of Current Affairs - March, 2019
WhatsApp to Work with Nasscom to Impart Digital Literacy
WhatsApp and National Association of Software and Services Companies (Nasscom) have decided to work together to impart digital literacy for curbing the menace of fake news before the general elections. Fake News Fake News are the stories which appear to ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
SAIL launches Smart Garbage Bins
Steel Authority of India Ltd (SAIL) has launched smart garbage bins made of stainless steel which integrates technology for smart waste management. Smart Garbage Bins The Smart Garbage Bins will send signals to the garbage collection vehicle about the ‘fill-up’ position ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Mercer Quality of Living Ranking 2019
The Quality of Living Index 2019 was released by the Consulting Agency Mercer. The index was based on the data analysed between September and November 2018. The index ranks 231 cities. Quality of Living Index 2019 Austrian capital Vienna tops ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Pramod Sawant sworn-in as CM of Goa
Pramod Sawant, who was the speaker in the Goa assembly was sworn-in as the new chief minister of Goa following the demise of Manohar Parrikar. Pramod Sawant holds Bachelors degree in Ayurvedic Medicine and has completed his post-graduation studies in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Uttar Pradesh Begins Otter Census
For the first time, Uttar Pradesh is taking a census of otters in its protected areas. The census has begun in the Pilibhit Tiger Reserve (PTR). Otters Otters live on fish and spend much of its time in or close ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Bomb Cyclone
The bomb cyclone swept has through the US Great Plains resulting in blizzard conditions, hurricane-like winds, snow and heavy rain and subsequent flooding. Bomb Cyclone or Bombogenesis Bomb Cyclone or bombogenesis refer to a rapidly intensifying area of low-pressure winter ..