Eastern States Current Affairs, GK & News
Indian Army observes “No Movement”; Special train to ferry soldiers
On April 16, 2020, the Indian Army chief Lt General Manoj Naravane issued directives to all the military cantonments, headquarters, establishments to strictly ensure no movement of forces till April 19, 2020. This is being done to fight COVID-19 during extended lock down. Highlights The army headquarters are to function with 50% man power. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Defence Current Affairs
Topics: Chief of Indian Army • Eastern States • extension of lock down • Indian Army • Indian Railways • lock down • Lt Gen Manoj Mukund Naravane • Northern states
GoI to launch Purvodaya to accelerate Eastern India Development
On January 10, 2020, the Ministry of Steel announced that it will launch “Purvodaya”, a world class steel hub. The hub aims at an accelerated development programme of eastern states. The Ministry will be joined by CII (Confederation of India Industries) in the implementation of “Purvodaya”. Highlights The initiative aims at developing the eastern states ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs
Topics: CII • Crude Steel • Eastern States • High Quality Steel • Ministry of Steel • national steel policy • Odisha • Purvodaya • Steel Production
First regional conference of eastern states on Water Resources held in Kolkata
The first regional conference of eastern states on Water Resources was held in Kolkata, West Bengal in bid to address outstanding water resources issues. It was conveyed by Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation. Key Facts The conference was aimed at addressing outstanding water resources issues, inter-state issues, intra and inter-basin issues ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018
Topics: Bihar • Chhattisgarh • Eastern States • Interstate Water Dispute • Jharkhand • Ministry of Water Resources • National • Odisha • Water Issues • West Benga