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World Economic Forum (WEF) released it’s annual ‘Inclusive Development Index 2018 (IDI) in Davos on 22 January, 2018. This index has categorised world’s 103 countries in two broad categories: 29 advanced economies and 74 emerging economies. India was ranked 62nd in 74 emerging economies. India is ranked lower than China (26th) and Pakistan (47th). In 2017 index India was ranked at 60th place. Lithuania has topped the emerging nations index, Read More …
Whenever we think about ‘Day Zero’, unknown computer security threat comes in our mind. In computer security term day zero means a looming threat which is yet to be resolved. But these days, everybody in the South African city of Cape Town is worried about the ‘Day Zero’. And they are not worried about computer system threat, but the looming water crisis which can effect their daily living. Day Zero Read More …
The 63rd Jio Filmfare Awards 2018 ceremony took place on January 21 at the NSCI Dome in Worli, Mumbai. It was hosted by Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan and film director Karan Johar. Saket Chaudhary directed ‘Hindi Medium’ was judged the best film, its actor Irfan khan bagged the best actor in leading role award. Here is the full list of award winners: Best Film: ‘Hindi Medium’ (Diirector: Saket Chaudhary) Best Read More …
Shri Om Prakash Rawat was appointed as the 22nd Chief Election Commissioner of India on 21 January, 2018. He will succeed incumbent Achal Kumar Jyoti to the post whose term ends on 22 January, 2018. Mr. Rawat will take charge on 23 January 2018. Who is Om Prakash Rawat? Shri Rawat is a retired IAS officer of 1977 batch Madhya Pradesh cadre. He was appointed the Election Commissioner of India on Read More …
The Blue Nile patas monkey has been identified as a distinct monkey species. This species can be identified with ‘handlebar moustache’. This is found in Ethiopia and Sudan. Actually, it was recognised as a separate species way back in 1862, but in 1927, on the basis of some scientists argument, it was categorised with other patas monkeys to form a single species. But now, once again scientists accepted it a Read More …
In the third week of January 2018, the whole world, particularly those who don’t know about the USA legislation process, surprised to read the news of USA shutdown. After all the United States of America is the largest economy of the world and USA shutting down means halting the World economy. But hold on. USA Shutdown is nothing but a temporally stopping of some of the US Federal government agencies Read More …
News: The Election Commision on 19 January, 2018, recommended to the President Ram Nath Kovind that 20 of Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) MLAs be disqualified for holding offices of profit. Option before the President: The President is bound to accept the Election Commision’s counsel. Options before the AAP: AAP has the option to approach the Delhi High Court. They have already approached the court against EC’s decision. What is the Read More …
International Cricket Council (ICC) on January 18, 2018 announced the winners of its annual awards. Awards are based on the performance period from September 21, 2016 to the end of 2017. Indian skipper Virat Kohli not only won the ICC Men’s cricketer and ODI cricketer of the year award, but he was also named as the captain of ICC test and ODI dream team. COMPLETE LIST OF WINNERS OF ICC ANNUAL Read More …
News: Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare Shri J P Nadda announced on 19 January, 2018 that the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan (PMSMA), programme has crossed one crore mark in antenatal check-ups. The Union Health Minister stated that the Prime Minister of India had envisioned that 9th of every month, symbolizing the 9 months of pregnancy, should be dedicated to pregnant women. The PMSMA programme was launched in Read More …
News: The Vice President of India, Shri M Venkaiah Naidu on January 19, 2018, while delivering the 14th Dr V.K.R.V. Rao Memorial Lecture at the Institute for Social and Economic Change in Bengaluru, outlined 12 initiatives to make agriculture viable and remunerative. Why Agriculture: According to the Vice President, despite agriculture being the main occupation of most Indians, farmers are finding the profession unattractive because of low and stagnated income and productivity. The Read More …
Event: Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Shri Arun Jaitley, on 19 January, 2018, launched the National CSR (Corporate Social Responsibility) Data Portal & Corporate Data Portal in New Delhi. What it will do: The National CSR Data Portal will capture information on CSR activities carried out by eligible companies, filed on the MCA21 registry in their financial statements. The filed information provides a snap shot of CSR activities Read More …
News: The Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), on January 19, 2018, announced the Cyber Surakshit Bharat initiative in association with National e-Governance Division (NeGD) and industry partners at an inaugural event in Delhi. Shri K J Alphons, Honourable Minister of State for Electronics & Information Technology and Tourism (Independent Charge), inaugurated the initiative. Aims: Cyber Surakshit Bharat aims to conduct a series of training programs in the next six months Read More …
Uttar Pradesh Public Service Commission on 19 January, 2018, published the revised answer keys of Uttar Pradesh Upper Subordinate Preliminary Examination 2017 along with the result. CLICK THE LINK GIVEN BELOW FOR REVISED ANSWER KEYS of General Study Paper-1. GENERAL STUDY-1 SERIES A GENERAL STUDY-1 SERIES B GENERAL STUDY-1 SERIES C GENERAL STUDY-1 SERIES D CLICK HERE FOR UPPCS PRELIMS EXCLUSIVE CURRENT AFFAIRS 3000 MCQ PDF
India on January 18, 2018, successfully tested the “first pre-induction trial” of its over 5,000-km range Agni-V. The missile was tested for its full range at 9.53 a.m. from the Dr. Abdul Kalam Island (formerly wheeler island) in Odisha. This was the fifth test of the missile and the third consecutive one from a canister on a road mobile launcher. The launch was supervised by project director G. Ramaguru. Agni-V Read More …
18 children, including 7 girls will be awarded National Bravery Awards 2017 on January 24. Three of the 18 brave-hearts are being awarded posthumously. Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will award these brave hearts of the society at a function in New Delhi on January 24, 2018. List of awardee Bharat Award: Km. Nazia of Uttar Pradesh Geeta Chopra Award: Late Km. Netravati M. Chavan of Karnataka Sanjay Chopra Award:Master Read More …
