Current Affairs

1.  In the latest international Intellectual Property (IP) index released by the US Chambers of Commerce, ranking 44th out of 50 countries, India has “increased substantially” its score. a)  India overall increased its score substantially from 25 per cent (8.75 out of 35) in the 5th edition of the Index to 30 per cent (12.03 out […]

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.   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.   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. The helitaxi – first such service in Bangaluru. A.  When Bengaluru’s first helitaxi service took off, app-based taxi service took on a whole new meaning. B.  It ferry passengers from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) to Electronics City in 15 minutes. C.  By KIA in partnership with Thumby Aviation Pvt Ltd, the service is being

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.   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.   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.  In Maharashtra at Satara first Mega Food Park inaugurated. A)   It was inaugurated at Village Degaon, District Satarawas on 1stMarch, 2018. B)   It was inaugurated by Smt. Harsimrat Kaur Badal, Minister of Food Processing Industries in the presence of Shri Devendra Fadnavis, Chief Minister, of Maharashtra. C)   This is the 12th Mega Food Park

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. 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.       (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.       Between the Indian Army and Seychelles People’s Defence Forces started the eighth joint military exercise on February 24 and will continue till March 4 at Mahe Island, Seychelles. The exercise is named “Lamitye” which in the local dialect ‘Creole’, means friendship. In the series of bilateral exercises being conducted in the beautiful island nation, this

1.       In 46 developmental blocks of the state, the Haryana government launched Parivartan, a scheme designed to address 10 issues, including cleanliness and pollution. ·         For each of the 10 fields, there are three to seven parameters on which the performance of the officers would be assessed, said the chief minister. ·         The 10 issues

1. Anti-graft watchdog Transparency International, released the 2017 corruption perception index and has ranked India at 81 among 180 countries and territories.    a) In 2017 India’s score is 40 – the same as 2016, and an increase since 2015, when it was 38.    b) The least corrupt countries are New Zealand and Denmark

1.       In the West Java province of the archipelago country, the Indian and Indonesian armies began the sixth edition of their annual military exercises. ·         At Bandung, the opening ceremony of the two-week Garuda Shakti military drill between the Special Forces of the Indian Army and the Indonesian Army was held. ·         Along with Indonesian

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.       Towards improvement of delivery of healthcare services, “Information and Communication Technology (ICT) has great potential.This was stated by Shri J P Nadda, Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare during his address at Global Digital Health Partnership Summit, at Canberra, Australia. ·         Using ICT under Digital India Program of Government of India”, India is