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World Press Freedom Day: 3 May World Press Freedom Day was proclaimed by the UN General Assembly in December 1993, following the recommendation of UNESCO’s General Conference. Since then, 3 May, the anniversary of the Declaration of Windhoek, is celebrated worldwide as World Press Freedom Day. Theme for the year 2018 is …

India- South Africa Business Summit Concludes in Johannesburg Minister of Commerce and Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, attended India- South Africa business summit from April 29-30,2018 in Johannesburg, South Africa. The visit began with a series of bilateral meetings: he met Dr. Rob Davies, Minister of Trade and Industry …

Government Launches Pilot Scheme for Procurement of Aggregate Power of 2500 MW   The Indian governmenthas launched a Pilot Scheme for procurement of aggregate power of 2500 MWon the competitive basis for three years under medium term from commissioned power plants without power purchase agreements. ii. The main purpose of the scheme is to revive commissioned …

DAC Approves Capital Acquisition Proposals of Over Rs3,687 crore   The Defence Acquisition Council (DAC)approved the capital acquisition proposals of over 3,687 crore rupees.The decision was taken in the meeting council, chaired by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman in New Delhi. ii. In a boost to indigenisation and in the realisation of India’s growing technological …

1) The Union Government withdrew the Armed Forces Special Powers Act (AFSPA) totally from which Northeastern state, as was disclosed on 23 April 2018? – Meghalaya Explanation: With insurgency-related incidents in the northeast region down by 85% from the levels recorded at the peak of militancy two decades ago, the Centre has withdrawn …

1) The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM) for 2018 was held on 19 and 20 April 2018 at which place? – London Explanation: The Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting 2018 (also known as CHOGM 2018, was the 25th meeting of the heads of government of the Commonwealth nations. It was held in London …

1) Veteran filmmaker and Bhimsain, best known for his film “Gharaonda”, passed away late in Mumbai on 17 April 2018. He was a pioneer of which field through which he made enormous contribution to the Indian television industry? – Animation Explanation: Bhimsain was a multi-faceted personality. He enriched the medium of both television …

1) Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 14 April 2018 rolled-out the ambitious Ayushman Bharat Yojana that aims at covering 10 crore poor and vulnerable families and provide a medical cover of Rs 5 lakh per family per year. The first healthcare and wellness centre under this scheme was inaugurated at which …

India Successfully Launches GSAT-6A Communication Satellite   ISRO successfully launched the GSLV-F08 carrying the GSAT6A communication satellite from Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh. Today’s launch adds another feather in ISRO’s cap as it is mastering the technique of making home-made communication satellites. The GSAT-6A satellite will …

) How many institutes of higher education were granted full autonomy by the Union Government on 20 March 2018? – 60Explanation: The Union government on 20 March 2018 gave autonomy to 60 institutes of higher education, which have maintained a high standard of academic excellence. These 60 institutes include 5 central universities, 21 …