Gujarat to host 2016 Kabaddi World Cup

The International Kabaddi Federation (IKF) has announced that 2016 Kabaddi World Cup will be hosted in Ahmedabad, Gujarat between October 7 and 22, 2016. The event will see participation of 12 Kabaddi teams from around the world representing all the ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

Vijay Rupani takes oath as new Chief Minister of Gujarat

Mr Vijay Rupani (60) has sworn in as the 16th Chief Minister of Gujarat after Anandiben Patel had resigned from the post on August 3, 2016. He was administered the oath of post and secrecy by the Gujarat governor O.P. ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

Gujarati Literature

The important figures and facts in Gujarat Literature for General Knowledge are as follows: Acharya Hemachandra Though the history of Gujarati Literature can be traced to as back as 1000AD; the discussion starts with Acharya Hemachandra (1089–1172), the great Jain ..

Gujarat HC quashes 10% quota for economically backward classes

The Gujarat high court has quashed 10 percent reservation quota for the economically backward classes (EBCs). In this regard, the Court has declared The Gujarat Unreserved Economically Weaker Sections (Reservation of Seats in Educational Institutions in the State and of ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2016

World famous Rath Yatra of Lord Jagannath begins

The annual Rath Yatra (Chariot Festival) of Lord Jagannath began different parts of the country. The festival is celebrated on second day of Sukla Paksha i.e. the day in bright fortnight of Ashadha month. It will see congregation of more ..

Month: Current Affairs - July, 2016

Gujarat Government announces IT policy to promote IT-based start-ups

The Gujarat government has announced its first ever IT and Electronics Start-up Policy which will be applicable only to IT and electronics related start-ups. The policy has special focus on encouraging new ventures by providing them various incentives and subsidies. ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2016

Islamic Development Bank to open its first branch in India at Ahmedabad

Saudi Arabia’s Islamic Development Bank (IDB) has decided to open its first branch in India at Ahmedabad, Gujarat. In this regard, IDB and its private sector arm, Islamic Corporation for the Development of the Private Sector (ICD), already have met ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Gujarat Government launches Smart Village program

Gujarat Government has launched Smart Village program to improve public facilities in the villages. It was launched by Gujarat Chief Minister Anandiben Patel on the occasion of completion of two years of her Government. Key facts Under this programme, 300 ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Veteran Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil passes away

Veteran Gujarati folk singer Diwaliben Bhil passed away in Junagadh, Gujarat. She was 80. Diwaliben Bhil had given her voice to various Gujarati folk songs, film songs and Garba (Gujarati folk dance). About Diwaliben Bhil She was born in tribal ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016

Gujarat Government accords minority status to Jain community

The Gujarat Government has accorded minority status to the Jain community in the state. In this regard state government has issued a government resolution (GR) giving minority status to the Jain community. Key facts The decision has nothing to do ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016