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Environment Ministry, World Bank release report on Strengthening Forest Fire Management in the Country
Ministry of Environment and Forests and Climate Change (MoEFCC) and World Bank Report have jointly released report on Strengthening Forest Fire Management in the Country. The report discusses policies on forest fire prevention and management (FFPM) at national, state and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
External Affairs Ministry launches India for Humanity initiative
Union Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) has launched India for Humanity initiative to commemorate the 150th birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and honour of his service to humanity. It will feature year-long series of artificial limb fitment camps in a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
China to sell 48 Wing Loong II military drones to Pakistan
China has agreed to sale 48 Wing Loong II high-end armed drones to its all-weather ally Pakistan. This is China’s largest export deal for drones to date to any country. The cost of this deal with Pakistan and or when ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
World Post Day: October 9
World Post Day is observed every year on October 9 to spread awareness about the postal services and their role in the everyday lives of people and businesses. The day is celebrated to mark anniversary of the establishment of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
PM unveils 64-foot-tall statue of peasant leader Chhotu Ram in Rohtak, Haryana
Prime Minister Narendra Modi has unveiled a 64-foot-tall statue of peasant leader Sir Chhotu Ram at his native village Sampla in Rohtak district of Haryana. The statue has been sculpted by renowned sculptor and Padma Bhushan-recipient Ram Vanji Sutar. Around ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government exempts devices operating in low frequency range from licensing norms
Department of Telecom (DoT) has exempted wireless devices that operate in low frequency range like bluetooth, wireless chargers, internet-of-things (IoT) products, medical devices etc. from licensing requirement. The move aimed at facilitating ease of doing business for adoption of new ..