Daily Current Affairs

International Economic News 1.   Report: In global startup ecosystem in 2017 India ranks 37th. A. According to a report released by global startup ecosystem map Start up blink, India ranked 37th in the global startup ecosystem in 2017. B. United States followed by the United Kingdom topped the list, measuring startup ecosystem strength and activity.   Defence […]

1.   27 March: World Theatre Day. A.    International Theatre Institute (ITI) initiated World Theatre Day in 1961. B.    ITI Centres and the international theatre community celebrate it annualy on the 27th March. C.    Jean Cocteau (France) in 1962 wrote the first World Theatre Day International Message.   2.   Cool EMS Service between India and Japan

1.   22 March: World Water Day. A.    To highlight the importance of freshwater World Water Day is an annual observance day on 22 March. B.    To advocate for the sustainable management of freshwater resources it also be used. C.    United Nations first designated World Water Day and was commemorated in 1993. D.    ‘Nature for Water’ is

1.   Ameenah Gurib-Fakim Mauritius President resigns. A.    After being embroiled in a scandal over her use of a credit card to buy luxury personal items, Mauritius President Ameenah Gurib-Fakim resigned. B.    She submitted her resignation in the “national interest,” her lawyer Yousouf Mohamed said. C.    On March 23, her resignation would take effect.   2.

1. On Inclusive Internet Index, India Ranks 47th. A)  When it comes to inclusive Internet and connectivity for all, India is ranked 47th out of 86 countries. B)  It is stated by a facebook report. C) Facebook, which commissioned the Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU) to create a comprehensive “Inclusive Internet Index,” found India in the middle of

1.  To mark ‘World Rare Disease Day’ a Conference inaugurated. A)   The one-day Conference inaugurated by the Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare, Shri J.P. Nadda, in the presence of Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) of the Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER), MoS PMO, Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, Atomic Energy

1.   In UK Paper £10 notes go out of circulation. A.    Across the UK on March 1, Old paper £10 notes, featuring British naturalist Charles Darwin, went out of circulation. B.   By the new polymer version featuring British author Jane Austen introduced last year, they have been replaced. C.   Anyone with the old banknote will need

1.   3 March – World Wild Life Day   A.    On March 3 World Wild Life Day was celebrated all over the world. B.    It is celebrated to create awareness about the world’s wild animals and plants and safeguard them. C.   3 March, as UN World Wildlife Day, announced by The United Nations General Assembly

1.   Manik Sarkar steps down as Tripura CM after 25 years A.    To Governor Tathagata Roy, Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar tendered his resignation. B.   Tathagata Roy asked him to continue in office till the next Chief Minister takes over. C.    Winning 43 of the 59 seats for which elections were held, the BJP-IPFT

1.   Toll-free emergency no and Sukhad Yatra app launched for highway users.  A.   Sukhad Yatra mobile application and 1033 Toll-free Emergency number for highway users launched by Ministry of Road Transport & Highways (MoRTH).  B.     It also launched scheme for District Driving Training Centres. C.      It will provide grant of financial assistance for Road Safety Advocacy and awards for outstanding work in Road Safety.

1.   8 March – International Women’s Day A.     On March 8 every year, International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated. B.     It commemorates the movement for women’s rights. C.     On February 28, 1909 in New York, the first observance of a Women’s Day was held. D.   March 8 was suggested by the 1910 International Woman’s Conference

1.  A report says on global city wealth index,Mumbai gets 47th spot. A.    In a city wealth index report, an independent global property consultancy ranked India’s financial capital Mumbai at 47th spot out of 314 cities across the globe. B.   The ‘city wealth index’ takes into consideration four major indicators for ranking – Wealth, investments, lifestyle

1.   During Visit of President of France to India 14 pacts are signed.              A.    To broaden the scope of their 20 year-old strategic partnership, India and France on Saturday outlined concrete steps. B.    The 14 pacts are signed in areas ranging from defence, security, nuclear energy to the

1.   Two-term limit for Presidential rule scrapped by China.   A.    A limit on how long its leader can serve has abolished by China, it means president Xi could now rule the country indefinitely. B.    In 1982, a system introduced by former leader Deng Xiaoping which overhauled by the ammendment. C.    It was introduced with the

1.   World Hindi secretariat in Mauritius inaugurated by President of India.                A.    The World Hindi Secretariat building on March 13, 2018 on the third day of his visit to Mauritius inaugurated by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. B.    A large ENT hospital being built

1.   15 March – World Consumer Rights Day. A.    Every year on March 15 the World Consumer Rights Day (WCRD) is celebrated. B.    It is celebrated to pay solidarity with the international consumer movement and give more attention to promote basic rights of consumers. C.    To promote the basic rights of all consumers and demand those rights

1.       (IRSDC) is taking up redevelopment across the country. A)  Redevelopment of around 600 major Railway stations across the country is taking up by Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC). B) 26.03.2018 is the last date for submission of entries in this competition. C) In this mega exercise, assistance and involvement of all stakeholders

1. In Nadi, Fiji during 19-23 February 2018, Dr. Satya Pal Singh, Minister of State, Ministry of Human Resource Development; and Ministry of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Government of India led the Indian delegation to the 20th Conference of the Commonwealth Education Ministers (20CCEM) held. “Sustainability and Resilience: Can Education Deliver?” was

1.       Every year on 20th February, Social Equality Justice day is observed. ·         “Workers on the Move: the Quest for Social Justice”, is the theme of World Day of Social Justice 2018. ·         It is a day recognizing the need to promote efforts to tackle issues such as poverty, exclusion and unemployment. 2.       Mandarin as

1.       Foundation stone of the New Mumbai International Airport, has laided by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi. ·         Bhumi Poojan ceremony for the upcoming airport performed by him. He highlighted the importance of transportation in the faster growth of the economy. ·         To keep with globalisation it is important to get top quality infrastructure, said