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The Union Cabinet on 20 February 2018, has approved the proposal for adjudication of dispute on Mahanadi River Waters. The Tribunal shall determine water sharing among Mahanadi basin States (Odisha and Chhattisgarh) on the basis of the overall availability of water in the complete Mahanadi basin, contribution of each State, the present utilization of water resources in each State and the potential for future development. The Supreme Court of India Read More …
The Delhi government on 20 February 2018, launched ‘Mission Buniyaad’ for improving learning skills of children studying in state and municipal-run schools. The main objective of the mission is to ensure that students studying in primary schools in the Capital develop age-appropriate and class-appropriate reading and maths skills, Under the mission children will undergo a reading level assessment based on which they will be enrolled in specialised “Mission Buniyaad” classes. The Buniyaad classes Read More …
India on 20 February test-fired surface to surface medium range nuclear capable Agni-II missile from Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast. The trial of missile was conducted from a mobile launcher at the Launch Complex-4 of the Integrated Test Range (ITR). The Intermediate Range Ballistic Missile (IRBM) has already been inducted into the services and February 20 test was carried out by the Army’s Strategic Forces Command (SFC) with logistic Read More …
Union Home Minister Shri Rajnath Singh on 18 February 2018, interacted with students from Jammu and Kashmir under Youth Exchange Programme ‘Watan Ko Jano’ 2017-18. Around 200 youth from the state are on a visit to different places of the country as part of the programme from 11th Feb-20th Feb, 2018. Organiser: The Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has been organising programme “Watan Ko Jano” to give exposure to the youth and children of Read More …
Myanmar is building Tuidimjang dam on on the Twigem river flowing into Myanmar from Manipur. This dam is being built by Myanmar authorities barely 100 metres from the zero line separating the India and Myanmar. It can cause submergence as well water scarcity among border villagers in Kengjoi subdivison of Manipur’s Chandel district. One of the villages under fear is Khangtung, which is inhabited by the Thadou tribe. The village is 137 km Read More …
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on February 19, 2018 took part in the anointing celebrations of Lord Bahubali in Shravanabelagola, near Mysuru in Karnataka. This year the Mahamasthakabhishek ceremony is celebrating its 88th festival. This year the festival was inaugurated on 17th February. The ceremony which will be celebrated during 9 days and will end on 25 February. The Prime Minister also inaugurated the recently constructed steps which make the climb Read More …
In the The 57th Meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB), held on 16 February, achievements of GSI (Geological Survey of India) were outlined and the proposed Annual Programme for ensuing 2018-19 was presented before all Board members. Achievements of GSI Multi-sensor Aero-geophysical Surveys : GSI has launched Multi-sensor Aero-geophysical Surveys to target deep seated and concealed mineral deposits using global expertise and knowledge that will generate aero-geophysical data Read More …
According to the Tribal Affairs Minister Jual Oram, the Central Government will set up 562 more Ekalavya Model Residential Schools (EMRS) in tribal areas of the country. 271 such schools have already been sanctioned out of which, 190 are currently operational. In the Union Budget 2018-19, it was announced that by the year 2022, every block with more than 50% ST population and at least 20,000 tribal persons, would have Read More …
Dinesh Arora, director (health) at Niti Aayog, was on 13 February appointed director of the prime minister’s flagship healthcare programme, Ayushman Bharat. The National Health Protection Scheme (NHPS) envisages a Rs 5 lakh floating cover for nearly 100 million families or 500 million citizens. Dinesh Arora is a qualified doctor and has worked in public health in the past, heading the National Rural Health Mission in Kerala from May 2006 Read More …
India’s first radio festival was held in New Delhi on 15 February 2018 to mark World Radio Day. The World Radio Day was celebrated on 13 February. The festival was organized by International Association of Women in Radio and Television, in collaboration with UNESCO. At the event various participants outlined the importance of radio. Paralympian Deepa Malik in her address said, that ‘radio talks about positivity and it is pivotal in Read More …
Who: Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilisers Ananth Kumar inaugurated the three-day (15-17 February 2018) ‘India Pharma & India Medical Device 2018’ event in Bengaluru on February 15, 2018. It is the third edition of event. It has been termed as the India’s biggest global pharma conference. Organiser: The event is being organised by the Department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP), Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers, along with Federation of Indian Chambers Read More …
The Central Government has extended the anti-narcotics scheme for 3 more years to combat illicit trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substance. The notification was issued in this regard by Ministry of Home Affairs on February 14, 2018. The assistance for narcotics control has been extended, with an estimated budget of 21 crore rupees. The most common drugs of abuse are ganja, hashish, opium and heroin. The financial assistance will be Read More …
According to an analysis by the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR), Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister and Telugu Desam Party leader N. Chandrababu Naidu with Rs 177 crore is the richest Chief Minister of India, whereas with mere Rs 26 lakh assets CPI (M) leader and Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar is the ‘poorest’ Chief Minister. As per the analysis, out of 31 incumbent Chief Ministers, 35%, or 11 of the 31 Read More …
The Vice President of India, Shri M. Venkaiah Naidu will inaugurate the 8th Global Theatre Olympics on 17th February, 2018 at the majestic Red Fort in New Delhi. This Global Theatre Festival is being held in India for the first time. Due to magnitude of the event, it has been termed ‘Natya Mahakumbh’. Where: The 51 days long event will travel to 17 Indian cities with 450 shows, 600 ambience performances and Read More …
The President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind, hosted an‘LPG Panchayat’on February 13, 2018 at Rashtrapati Bhavan. It was organised by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas. Aim: The aim of this LPG Panchayat was to provide a platform for LPG consumers to interact with each other, promote mutual learning and share experiences. About LPG Panchayat: Each LPG Panchayat has about 100 LPG customers coming together, near their living Read More …
