Current Affairs

National Scheme 1.   From Karnal on Apr 30 Gobardhan Yojna’ to be launched. A. From Haryana’s Karnal on April 30 a central government scheme for managing and converting cattle dung and solid waste into manure and biogas, Gobardhan Yojna, will be launched nationally. B. For Galvanising Organic Bio Agro Resources Gobar is an acronym. C. The

International Agreements 1.   Delegation-level talks with Swaziland King Mswati III hold by President Kovind in Mbabane. A. On a three-nation Africa visit, President Ram Nath Kovind, held delegation-level talks with Swaziland King Mswati III in Mbabane. B. In the presence of President Kovind and King Mswati India and Swaziland signed two agreements on health and

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 Visits by world president, prime minister 1.   Between both countries India visit further strengthened friendly relations: Nepal PM. A. His India visit has further strengthened friendly relations between both the countries said by Prime Minister of Nepal K. P. Sharma Oli. B. Oli said that discussion with Indian leaders was cordial and positive

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