Union Minister Nitin Gadkari inaugurates Delhi-Meerut PKG-3

Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the Delhi-Meerut Package-3 connecting Dasna in Ghaziabad to Hapur. It is the most awaited third package of Delhi Meerut expressway. About Delhi-Meerut Package-3 It is a 22 kilometre-long stretch built with a cost of Rs.1989 crore. The ambitious project boasts several underpasses and construction ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Category: Government Schemes Current Affairs

Topics: Delhi-Meerut Package-3 • Expressway • Ministry of Road Transport and Highways • National Capital Region • Nitin Gadkari

Justice Rajendra Menon recommended as next Chairman of Armed Forces Tribunal

A Supreme Court bench headed by Chief Justice of India (CJI) Ranjan Gogoi has recommended former Delhi High Court Chief Justice Rajendra Menon as the next chairman of Armed Forces Tribunal (AFT). The other members of bench included Justices SA Bobde and S Abdul Nazeer. Key Highlights If the appointment of Justice Rajendra Menon is ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: AFT Chairman • Armed Forces Tribunal • Rajendra Menon • Ranjan Gogoi

September 30: World Translation Day

The World Translation Day is marked by the United Nations to pay tribute to the language professionals. By this, the organization plays a crucial role in bringing nations together. This strengthens cooperation, understanding, facilitates dialogues, contributes to development and strengthens world peace and security. The United Nations General Assembly adopted a resolution in 2017 to ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events in Current Affairs

Topics: Indigenous language • international federation of translators • Language • United Nations • world translation day

September 29: World Heart Day

The World Heart Day was created by the World Heart Federation to inform the people around the globe that Cardio Vascular diseases are the world’s leading cause of death. Its main objective is to educate people that by controlling risk factors such as unhealthy diet, physical inactivity, tobacco use, 80% of premature deaths can be ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events in Current Affairs

Topics: Cardiovascular Diseases • The Lancet • WHO • world heart day • world heart federation

Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Bhadauria takes charge as IAF Chief

Air Chief Marshal Rakesh Kumar Singh Bhadauria took charge as the new Chief of the Indian Air Force (IAF). He is now the 26th Chief of the Air Staff of the Indian Air Force. He succeeds outgoing Air Chief Marshal BS Dhanoa, who retired after 41 years of service in IAF on 30 September 2019. ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: BS Dhanoa • IAF Chief • Indian Air Force • Rakesh Bhadauria