Maharasthra
Western Ghats to be declared Ecologically Sensitive Area soon
On May 21, 2020, the Union Minister Prakash Javadekar interacted with the Chief Ministers of the State Governments through video conference. The meeting held discussions relating to notification of declaring Western Ghats as Ecologically Sensitive Area. Highlights The states that ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
19th National Conference on e-Governance begins in Nagpur
The nineteenth edition of National Conference on e-Governance has begun on 21 January 2016 in Nagpur, Maharashtra. It was inaugurated by the Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways Nitin Gadkari and the Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Microsoft to develop digital villages, cyber-security centre in Maharashtra
Software giant Microsoft has agreed to develop ‘digital villages’ and a ‘smart MIDC’ (industrial colony) in Maharashtra under state’s flagship ‘Make In Maharashtra’ initiative. It was announced by Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis after he met Microsoft CEO Satya Nadella during ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2015
Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Awards for 2012 declared
Rajiv Gandhi National Quality Awards for the year 2012 were declared by Union Minister of Consumer Affairs, Food and Public Distribution, Ram Vilas Paswan. The awards are awarded by the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS). BEST OF ALL AWARD Rail ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2014
Gujarat gets NCA approval to raise height of Narmada Dam
The Narmada Control Authority (NCA) has given nod to raise the height of the Sardar Sarovar Dam by 17 metres to 138.62 metres, which, on its completion, would allow Gujarat to get three times more water for irrigation. The new ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: India Nation & States Current Affairs
Cyclone Nanauk moves towards Oman, monsoon to reach Maharashtra, Gujarat in few days
“Nanauk”, the tropical cyclone that emerged in the east-central Arabian Sea is likely to hit Oman on June 15, 2014. Due to the influence of the cyclone, Delhi witnessed an unexpected hike in moisture levels which caused rain bringing the soaring ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: International / World Current Affairs
West Bengal, Maharashtra sign agreement to help victims of trafficking
The governments of West Bengal and Maharashtra have inked an MoU to facilitate identification and repatriation of women and children who are victims of human trafficking. The governments signed pact to follow a Standard Operating Procedure (SOP) to establish identities ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
Category: Places in News Current Affairs
Supreme Court bans use of bulls in sports
The Supreme Court put a ban on the use of bulls and bullocks in sports. These animals have been used in sports like Jallikattu (traditional bull fight of Tamil Nadu) and bullock-cart race (Maharashtra) for centuries. The court banned use ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2014
Category: Legal & Constitution Current Affairs