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Centre Bans Jamaat-e-Islami (Jammu and Kashmir)
The Central Government has banned the Jamaat-e-Islami (Jammu and Kashmir) for a period of 5 years due to the outfit’s ‘close touch’ with the militants. The decision of banning the outfit was taken to avoid escalation of the secessionist movement in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Bezbaruah reappointed as Chairman of Tea Board
The Ministry of Commerce and Industries has approved the re-appointment of P K Bezbaruah as the Chairman of Tea Board for a second tenure. He was the first non-IAS chairman of the Tea Board. Highlights of his First Tenure He has ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
April 2019-March 2020 to be observed as Construction-Technology Year
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has declared ‘April 2019-March 2020’ as Construction-Technology year at the Construction Technology India-2019 Expo-cum-conference in New Delhi. Construction-Technology year Construction-Technology year emphasises the role of advanced technology to meet the increasing demand for housing in the country ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Centre for Disability Sports to come up at Gwalior
The Union Cabinet has approved the proposal for setting up of a Centre for Disability Sports at Gwalior in Madhya Pradesh. The Centre for Disability Sports, Gwalior will be set up at an estimated cost f Rs 170.99 crore, spread over ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Govt and ADB sign loan agreement for Mumbai Metro Rail Project
The Government and the Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed a loan agreement of $926 Million to operationalise two lines for the Mumbai Metro Rail System. This is the single largest Infrastructure Project Loan in ADB history approved by the Asian Development ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
UNAIDS observes Zero Discrimination Day
Zero Discrimination Day is annually celebrated by the UN and other international organisations on March 1st. Zero Discrimination Day is celebrated to promote and celebrate everyone’s right, regardless of age, gender, sexuality, nationality, ethnicity, skin colour, etc. Zero Discrimination Day aims to raise ..