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

International News Economic News 1.   World’s No 1 almond importer: India. A. To emerge as the world’s largest consumer of Almond in recent times India has toppled China and Spain. B. 7 per cent to worth about Rs 3,900 crore last year against Rs 3,640 crore in 2016 almond imports into India rose. National News

International News Important Days 1.   2 April: World Autism Awareness Day. A. At United Nations Headquarters New York the 2018 World Autism Awareness Day observed. B. It will focus on the importance of empowering women and girls with autism and involving them and their representative organizations in policy and decision making to address these challenges.

International Summits & Conference 1.   In Delhi permanent Indus Commission meet begins. A. A representative of the Ministry of External Affairs (MEA) and technical experts, sources said the Indian delegation for the annual meeting comprises India’s Indus Water Commissioner P K Saxena. B. By Syed Muhammad Mehar Ali Shah Pakistan’s six-member delegation for the commission’s 114th

National Event 1.   International Yachting Festival inaugurated by Andhra CM. A. The International Yachting Festival in Visakhapatnam flagged off by Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister N Chandrababu Naidu. B. It was inaugurated in the presence of IT minister Nara Lokesh, HRD minister Ganta Srinivasarao and other local MLAs which is being held from March 29 to April

1.   India’s most backward district: Haryana’s Mewat. A.    A preliminary ranking for the 101 most backward districts of India that have signed up for the Narendra Modi government’s ‘Transformation of Aspirational Districts’ programme has released by NITI Aayog. B.    While Andhra Pradesh’s Vizianagaram is the best-performing district of the 101 Haryana’s Mewat is the lowest-ranked among

1.   Re-structuring of NSDF and NSDC approved by cabinet. A.    Approval for restructuring of National Skill Development Fund (NSDF) and National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC) has given by The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi. B.    It is approved to strengthen governance, implementation and monitoring framework. C.    Better corporate governance, transparency and

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.   The 4th largest Automobile Market Globally is now India. A.    India has overtaken Germany and has become the fourth largest automobile market in the world according to the latest 2018 global data show. B.    The automobile sales grew by 9.5 percent, as the statistics show which is the fastest growth rate among major global

1.   25 March: International Day of Remembrance of the Victims of Slavery and the Transatlantic Slave Trade. A.    It is is a United Nations international observance designated in 2007 to be marked on 25 March every year. B.    “Remember Slavery: Triumphs and Struggles for Freedom and Equality” is the theme of International Day of Remembrance

1.   Naipunya Ratham launched by Andhra Govt. A.    NAIPUNYA RATHAM, a multi-utility vehicle which aims to bring technology to the remote corners launched by Andhra Pradesh Government. B.    12 more Naipunya Rathams by May this year will be roll out by government announced by Chief Minister N.Chandrababu Naidu. C.    It will will facilitate and look to improve

1.   23 March: World Meteorlogical Day. A.    World Meteorological Day recognized annually on March 23 commemorates the establishment of the World Meteorological Organization (WMO) on this date in 1950. B.    The essential contribution of National Meteorological and Hydrological Services to the safety and well-being of societyshowcases the day. C.    “Weather-ready, climate-smart” is the theme of World Meteorlogical Day in 2018.    2.   24

1.   Changi: ‘World’s best airport’, Mumbai ranked 63rd. A.    In the list of ‘world’s best airport’ Singapore’s Changi Airport has topped for the sixth consecutive year. B.    At the Skytrax World Airport Awards the announcement was made in Stockholm. C.    The top five in the list respectively are South Korea’s Incheon Airport, Tokyo Haneda in Japan, Hong

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.   20 March: International Day of Happiness. A.    Every March 20 the International Day of Happiness is celebrated worldwide. B.    Philanthropist, activist, statesman, and prominent United Nations special advisor Jayme Illien conceptualized and founded it to inspire, mobilize, and advance the global happiness movement. C.    “Share Happiness” is the theme of International Day of Happiness 2018.