Mangdechhu hydropower project
India is soon expected to commission the flagship 750-megawatt Mangdechhu hydropower project in Bhutan.
The Mangdechhu project was bagged by the Bharat Heavy Electricals
Ltd. (BHEL) and it will be implemented on a bilateral basis.
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India is soon expected to commission the flagship 750-megawatt Mangdechhu hydropower project in Bhutan.
The Mangdechhu project was bagged by the Bharat Heavy Electricals
Ltd. (BHEL) and it will be implemented on a bilateral basis.
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India and the UAE signed currency swap agreement.
Currency Swap is such a pact between two countries that allows trading in their own currency and payments to import and export trade at pre-determined exchange rate without bringing in a third benchmark currency like the US dollars.
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Currency Swap is such a pact between two countries that allows trading in their own currency and payments to import and export trade at pre-determined exchange rate without bringing in a third benchmark currency like the US dollars.
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‘sikkolunaturalproducts.com’
To help Tribal farmers, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Srikakulam, has created an exclusive e-commerce portal ‘sikkolunaturalproducts.com’ to create a platform for the sale of turmeric, millets, jute products and others. Middlemen will have no role in marketing produce
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To help Tribal farmers, National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD), Srikakulam, has created an exclusive e-commerce portal ‘sikkolunaturalproducts.com’ to create a platform for the sale of turmeric, millets, jute products and others. Middlemen will have no role in marketing produce
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Coringa Birds Festival-2018
Forest Department is hosting the first of its kind ‘Coringa Birds Festival-2018,' near Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (CWLS), in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE) Region.
'Indian Skimmer’ has been selected as the mascot of the two day festival.
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Forest Department is hosting the first of its kind ‘Coringa Birds Festival-2018,' near Coringa Wildlife Sanctuary (CWLS), in the East Godavari River Estuarine Ecosystem (EGREE) Region.
'Indian Skimmer’ has been selected as the mascot of the two day festival.
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State Emblem
The State Emblem is inspired by the Amaravati School of Art.
It consists of a ‘Dhamma Chakka’, the ‘Wheel of Law’ embellished with a ring of triatnas (Buddhist symbol) alternating with pinnate leaves and precious stones.
The three circles of decorative beads in ascending order of numbers – 48 in the inner, 118 in the middle and 148 in the outer circle.
‘Puna Ghataka’ or ‘The vase of plenty’ is at the hub of the ‘Dhamma Chakka’.
It is decorated with a four banded garland on the main body with medallions and tassels.
There is a braid around the thin neck and a flaring mouth.
The colours used in the symbol are green, red and yellow.
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The State Emblem is inspired by the Amaravati School of Art.
It consists of a ‘Dhamma Chakka’, the ‘Wheel of Law’ embellished with a ring of triatnas (Buddhist symbol) alternating with pinnate leaves and precious stones.
The three circles of decorative beads in ascending order of numbers – 48 in the inner, 118 in the middle and 148 in the outer circle.
‘Puna Ghataka’ or ‘The vase of plenty’ is at the hub of the ‘Dhamma Chakka’.
It is decorated with a four banded garland on the main body with medallions and tassels.
There is a braid around the thin neck and a flaring mouth.
The colours used in the symbol are green, red and yellow.
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Project Gandiva by Andhra Pradesh
Main aim is to groom talented sportspersons who could compete at national and international level sports meets.
It is planned to see AP on top in the country in athletics by 2021, win a medal in Asian and Commonwealth Games in 2022, compete in Olympics in 2024 and win a medal at Olympics in 2024.
For the same the government has initiated the establishment of the Centre of Excellence, state sports academies, sports schools, long-term athletic development programme.
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Main aim is to groom talented sportspersons who could compete at national and international level sports meets.
It is planned to see AP on top in the country in athletics by 2021, win a medal in Asian and Commonwealth Games in 2022, compete in Olympics in 2024 and win a medal at Olympics in 2024.
For the same the government has initiated the establishment of the Centre of Excellence, state sports academies, sports schools, long-term athletic development programme.
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PRASAD
PRASAD stands for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual
Augmentation Drive (PRASAD).
Under the scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial
Assistance (CFA) to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for development and beautification of the identified pilgrimage destinations.
The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points
(road, rail and water transport), last mile connectivity, basic tourism
facilities.
Recently Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttrarakhand, Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and Parasnath in Jharkhand are included in the scheme.
The number of sites has now become 41 in 25 states.
Amaravati, Tirupati, Srisailem are from Andhra Pradesh.
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PRASAD stands for Pilgrimage Rejuvenation and Spiritual
Augmentation Drive (PRASAD).
Under the scheme, the Ministry of Tourism provides Central Financial
Assistance (CFA) to State Governments/Union Territory Administrations for development and beautification of the identified pilgrimage destinations.
The scheme aimed at infrastructure development such as entry points
(road, rail and water transport), last mile connectivity, basic tourism
facilities.
Recently Gangotri and Yamunotri in Uttrarakhand, Amarkantak in Madhya Pradesh and Parasnath in Jharkhand are included in the scheme.
The number of sites has now become 41 in 25 states.
Amaravati, Tirupati, Srisailem are from Andhra Pradesh.
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Agriculture Export Policy-2018
Objectives
To double agricultural exports from present US$ 30+ Billion to US$ 60+ Billion by 2022 and reach US$ 100 Billion in the next few years thereafter, with a stable trade policy regime.
To diversify export basket, destinations and boost high value and value added agricultural exports including focus on perishables.
To promote novel, indigenous, organic, ethnic, traditional and non-traditional Agri products exports.
To provide an institutional mechanism for pursuing market access, tackling barriers and deal with sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues.
To strive to double India’s share in world agri exports by integrating with
global value chain at the earliest.
Enable farmers to get benefit of export opportunities in overseas market.
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Objectives
To double agricultural exports from present US$ 30+ Billion to US$ 60+ Billion by 2022 and reach US$ 100 Billion in the next few years thereafter, with a stable trade policy regime.
To diversify export basket, destinations and boost high value and value added agricultural exports including focus on perishables.
To promote novel, indigenous, organic, ethnic, traditional and non-traditional Agri products exports.
To provide an institutional mechanism for pursuing market access, tackling barriers and deal with sanitary and phyto-sanitary issues.
To strive to double India’s share in world agri exports by integrating with
global value chain at the earliest.
Enable farmers to get benefit of export opportunities in overseas market.
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Exercise Hand-in-Hand 2018
Exercise Hand-in-Hand is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between armies of India and China.
The joint exercise for the year 2018 will be conducted at Chengdu, China.
The aim of the exercise is to build and promote close relations between
armies of both the countries and to enhance ability of joint exercise
commander to take military contingents of both nations under
command.
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Exercise Hand-in-Hand is conducted annually as part of military diplomacy and interaction between armies of India and China.
The joint exercise for the year 2018 will be conducted at Chengdu, China.
The aim of the exercise is to build and promote close relations between
armies of both the countries and to enhance ability of joint exercise
commander to take military contingents of both nations under
command.
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Chang’e-4
Chang’e-4 is humanity’s first probe to land on and explore the far side
of the moon, launched by China
Unlike the near side of the moon that is “tidally locked” and always
faces the earth, the far side is mountainous and rugged.
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Chang’e-4 is humanity’s first probe to land on and explore the far side
of the moon, launched by China
Unlike the near side of the moon that is “tidally locked” and always
faces the earth, the far side is mountainous and rugged.
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TX2-Double the number of Tigers
It is an ambitious and visionary species conservation goal that was set by the governments of the 13 tiger range countries to double the
number of wild tigers by 2022.
It was launched by World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) at the 2010 St
Petersburg Tiger Summit held in Russia.
The 13 tiger range countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia,
China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia,
Thailand and Vietnam.
Its aims include
●Driving political momentum to ensure tigers remain top priority for
world leaders.
●Professionalizing wildlife protection by training rangers, developing
conservation standards (CA|TS) and technology (SMART) to
achieve zero poaching.
●Tackling illegal wildlife trade through partnership with TRAFFIC,
●Focusing efforts in key tiger landscapes
●Ensuring there is space for both tigers and people in future.
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It is an ambitious and visionary species conservation goal that was set by the governments of the 13 tiger range countries to double the
number of wild tigers by 2022.
It was launched by World Wildlife Foundation (WWF) at the 2010 St
Petersburg Tiger Summit held in Russia.
The 13 tiger range countries are Bangladesh, Bhutan, Cambodia,
China, India, Indonesia, Laos, Malaysia, Myanmar, Nepal, Russia,
Thailand and Vietnam.
Its aims include
●Driving political momentum to ensure tigers remain top priority for
world leaders.
●Professionalizing wildlife protection by training rangers, developing
conservation standards (CA|TS) and technology (SMART) to
achieve zero poaching.
●Tackling illegal wildlife trade through partnership with TRAFFIC,
●Focusing efforts in key tiger landscapes
●Ensuring there is space for both tigers and people in future.
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Applications starts from 10th Jan to 31st Jan 2019
Screening test on 5th May 2019
Mains on 18th and 19th July 2019
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Total 446 posts
Applications starts from 10th Jan to 31st Jan 2019
Screening test on 5th May 2019
Mains on 18th and 19th July 2019
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Group1 notification .pdf
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Group 1 Notification
Total 169 posts
Applications starts from 7th Jan to 28th Jan 2019
Screening test on 10th March 2019
Mains from 10th to 22nd June 2019
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Total 169 posts
Applications starts from 7th Jan to 28th Jan 2019
Screening test on 10th March 2019
Mains from 10th to 22nd June 2019
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#ShowYourInterest
#OnlineTestSeries
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Chang’e-4
Chang’e-4 is the Chinese lunar rover which made the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon.
The probe touched down at a targeted area in the Von Karman Crater near the moon’s South Pole-Aitken basin.
This is the first time any craft has landed on the unexplored and rugged far side of the moon.
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Chang’e-4 is the Chinese lunar rover which made the first-ever soft landing on the far side of the moon.
The probe touched down at a targeted area in the Von Karman Crater near the moon’s South Pole-Aitken basin.
This is the first time any craft has landed on the unexplored and rugged far side of the moon.
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U K Sinha Panel
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up an expert committee under former Sebi chairman U.K. Sinha to suggest long-term solutions for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSME sector.
The eight-member committee will examine the factors affecting the timely and adequate availability of finance to the sector.
It will review the current institutional framework in place to support the MSME sector.
It will study the impact of the recent economic reforms on the sector and identify the structural problems affecting its growth.
To study the global best practices with respect to MSMEs and recommend its adoption in India.
To propose measures for leveraging technology in accelerating growth of the sector and suggest long-term solutions for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSME sector.
RBI allowed a one-time restructuring of existing debt up to ₹25 crore for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which have defaulted on payment but the loans given to them have continued to be classified as standard assets.
MSMEs contribute about 40% to India’s export and 45% in the manufacturing sector.
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The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) set up an expert committee under former Sebi chairman U.K. Sinha to suggest long-term solutions for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSME sector.
The eight-member committee will examine the factors affecting the timely and adequate availability of finance to the sector.
It will review the current institutional framework in place to support the MSME sector.
It will study the impact of the recent economic reforms on the sector and identify the structural problems affecting its growth.
To study the global best practices with respect to MSMEs and recommend its adoption in India.
To propose measures for leveraging technology in accelerating growth of the sector and suggest long-term solutions for the economic and financial sustainability of the MSME sector.
RBI allowed a one-time restructuring of existing debt up to ₹25 crore for the micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs) which have defaulted on payment but the loans given to them have continued to be classified as standard assets.
MSMEs contribute about 40% to India’s export and 45% in the manufacturing sector.
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