Current Affairs

1.   To withdraw from International Criminal Court: Philippines. A.    From the International Criminal Court (ICC), the Philippines said it will withdraw a month after the judicial body started an inquiry into President Rodrigo Duterte’s controversial war on drugs. B.    It would withdraw from the treaty, that established the court, notice had given by the country. […]

1.   International Competition Network Annual Conference to be hosted by India for the first time. A.    From 21st to 23rd March 2018 in New Delhi India to host 17th Annual Conference of International Competition Network 2018 (ICN2018). B.   Devender Singh Sikri, Competition Commission of India’s Chairperson said that this is the first time India is hosting

1.   On WEF energy transition index India ranks 78th. A.    Lower than its emerging market peers like Brazil and China, among 114 countries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index, India has been ranked at 78th. B.    On how well they are able to balance energy security and access with environmental sustainability and affordability

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.   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.   In Mexico World Ocean Summit 2018 concluded. A.    In Mexico’s Riviera Maya recently World Ocean Summit was held. B.    It’s a chance to come up with solutions to protect the planet’s vast ocean resources and to talk about the problems facing the world’s seas for business, government and environmental leaders. C.    Governments need to

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.   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.  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