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INDIAN AFFAIRS
Year 2018 was declared as Telugu promotion year by Andhra Pradesh CM N.
Chandrababu Naidu at the 29th edition of Annual Book Exhibition of Vijayawada which is
inaugurated by Vice President M Venkaiah.
Union Home Ministry has declared entire state of Nagaland as “disturbed area” for six
more months (till June 2018) under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act –it necessary to
grant special powersto armed forces in tackling such incidences.
The Puducherrygovernment launched a special police force to safeguard tourists with
special blue colour head gears. They will also wear blue badges with police emblem.
Union Cabinet has approved the revised model concession agreement for public private
partnership (PPP) projects in major ports.
Union Cabinet approves setting up of new All India Institutes of Medical Sciences
(AIIMS) in Bilaspur (Himachal Pradesh)will be set up at cost of Rs.1351 crore under the
PradhanMantriSwasthyaSurakshaYojana (PMSSY).
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (Amendment) Bill, 2017was passed in
the RajyaSabha by voice vote.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by PM Narendra Modi gave its approval for
implementation of the JalMarg Vikas Project (JMVP) at a cost of Rs 5369 croreforHaldia-
Varanasi stretch of National Waterway-1.
Indian government commenced SwachhSurvekshan– 2018(world’s largest cleanliness
survey). Under Swachh Survekshan 2018, all 4041 cities and towns in India will be rated and
ranked on various parameters of sanitation and cleanliness.
Union Defence Ministry approved procurement of simulated training solutions for Indian
Navy’s P-8I long range maritime patrol aircraft and electronic warfare systems for the
Army. Total cost involved in these deals is Rs. 2420 crore.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA), chaired by PMNarendraModi gave
approval for mandatory packaging of foodgrains and sugar in the jute material for the Jute Year
2017-18.
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The Centre has approved a logo as the state’s symbol which is designed and conceptualized
by West Bengal CMMamata Banerjee. The logo highlighting the "Biswa Bangla" theme with
Ashoka Pillars.
Kolkata's NetajiSubhas Chandra Bose International Airport has become the 5thairport in
India having CAT III B landing system runway 01R. It enables flights to land even when
visibility is 50 metres with decision height of 15 meters.
The Atal Pension Yojana’s (APY) subscriber base reached a mark of 80 lakhs. The Atal
Pension Yojana (APY) is run by the Pension Fund Regulatory and Development Authority
of India (PFRDA).
Border Security Force (BSF) has launched "Operation Alert" along 200 km long
International Border(IB) in Jammu and Kashmir to prevent infiltration attempts by
terrorists from the Pakistani side.
Union Minister of Human Resource Development, PrakashJavadekar releasedAll India
Survey on Higher Education (AISHE) report 2016-2017. Tamil Nadu recorded 46.9% GER
(With highest record).
Central Government has sanctioned the construction of 14460 individual and community
bunkers at a cost of Rs 415.73 crore for people living along the Line of Control (LoC) and
International Border(IB) in Jammu & Kashmir.
Indian Navy has signed MoU with the Cochin Port Trust (CPT) for increasing the
berthing capacityof naval ships in Kochi.Under the MoU, Cochin Port Trust has leased 228 metres
of berths atMattancherry Wharf to Indian Navy for a period of five years.
Delhi CM, ArvindKejriwal launched a first common mobility card for rides on public buses
and the metro in Delhi.
Cabinet has approved proposal to amend Section 4(1) and Section 5(1) of the National
Trust for theWelfare of Person with Autism, Cerebral Palsy, Mental Retardation and Multiple
Disabilities Act, 1999.
President Ram NathKovind inaugurated 4th International Dharma-Dhamma
Conference on "State and Social Order in Dharma-Dhamma Traditions" at Rajgir in Nalanda
district of Bihar.
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PMNarendraModi inaugurated 22nd National Youth Festival, a five-day event being held
at Gautam Buddha University, Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. Theme -‘Sankalp Se Siddhi’.
President of India, Ram NathKovind, inaugurated the ‘Economic Democracy Conclave’
at Thane, Maharashtra.This conclave has been organised by RambhauMhalgiPrabodhini.
Union Home Minister, Rajnath Singh inaugurated the International Workshop on Disaster
Resilient Infrastructure (IWDRI) which was organised by the National Disaster
Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with United Nations Office for Disaster Risk
Reduction (UNISDR) in New Delhi.
The Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI) approved authentication based on
facial recognition in combination with fingerprint or iris scan for Aadhaar users.
Central Government has sanctioned projects worth over Rs.10000 crore in the North East
for better network connectivity.
Defence Acquisition Council (DAC), chaired by Union Defence Minister,
NirmalaSitharaman, clearedprocurement of 72400 assault rifles and 93895 carbines to
meet their immediate requirement of Defence Forces deployed in border areas.
S S C Shenoi, Director of Indian National Centre for Ocean Information Services (INCOIS)
hasstated that India will function the own new ocean data acquisition system (called
automatedmoorings) in April 2018.
President Ram NathKovind launched the Pulse Polio programme for 2018 from
RashtrapatiBhavan, New Delhi, by administering polio drops to children below five years.
Electronics &Information technology and Law & Justice minister Ravi Shankar Prasad
launched ‘StreeSwabhiman’, an initiative by CSC (Common Services Centres) in New Delhi to
develop a model for providing adolescent girls and women access to affordable sanitary
products.
Airports Authority of India (AAI) chairman GuruprasadMahapatra said that, AAI has
allocated Rs 3400 crore for upgradation of airports in the North East region.
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs, ArunJaitleypresented Union Budget 2018-
19 in Parliament.
Union Finance Minister, ArunJaitley, in his Budget address on February 1, 2018, announced
thatgovernment will build a tunnel through the Sela Pass in Arunachal Pradesh.
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The Floating Treatment Wetland (FTW) on Neknampur Lake was inaugurated in
Hyderabad on World Wetlands Day (February 2). It has been named the largest FTW in India
by the India Book of Records.
Uttar Pradesh State Government inaugurated state's first ever butterfly park in Kanpur.
Maharashtra State Government has approved Ghodazari in Chandrapur district as a new
wildlifesanctuary in the state at the 13th meeting of the Maharashtra State Board for Wildlife.
Union Minister for Environment, Forest and Climate Change, Dr Harsh Vardhan appealed to
the teaching community to join the ‘Green Good Deeds’ campaign to sensitize students about
climate change and global warming.
Kala Ghoda Arts Festival(20th edition) is an annual multicultural festival held in the Kala
Ghoda area of SouthMumbai. This year’s theme is ‘Hara Ghoda’ (Green Horse).
Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated the First International Kala Mela
(Art Festival) at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts, New Delhi. This festival has been
organised by Lalit Kala Akademi.
ChhatrapatiShivaji International airport, Mumbai created a new world record for single-
runway operations by handling 980 arrivals and take-offs in 24 hours.
‘Pelican Bird Festival-2018’ was held at the Atapaka Bird Sanctuary on Kolleru Lake, in
Andhra Pradesh. It 2018 was jointly organised by the AP Tourism Authority (APTA) and Krishna
district administration.
Arunachal Pradesh CMPemaKhandu laid foundation stone for Rhodendron Park in Tawang
district of Arunachal Pradesh.It will be built in an area of 1.15 hectares.
Haryana CMManoharLalKhattar stated that the State Government will establish 'Haryana
KisanKalyanPradhikaran', a farmers' welfare department.
5th South Asia Region Public Procurement Conference is being held in New Delhi from
5th – 7th
February, 2018. It was inaugurated by Union Finance Minister, ArunJaitley. Themeis “Public
Procurement and ServiceDelivery”.
National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) is launching a pilot project includes
developing asatellite based electronic toll collection system to analyse the feasibility of “Pay as
you use” tolling system in India.
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NITI Aayog launched the ‘Healthy States, Progressive India’ Report. It was jointly
released by NITI Aayog CEO - Amitabh Kant, Ministry of Health, Secretary - Preeti Sudan and
World Bank India Country Director - Junaid Ahmad.
PlastIndia 2018 10th edition of international plastics exhibition for 6 days from 7th
February 2018 to 12th February 2018, started in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. It was inaugurated by
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani.
President Ram NathKovind inaugurated the 88th MahamastakabhishekaMahotsav of
Lord Gomateshwara at Shravanabelagola in Hassan district, Karnataka. The
MahamastakabhishekaMahotsav is held once in 12 years. It has been celebrated for nearly 1,
000 years.
Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Ms.UmaBharti inaugurated Swachh
Bharat Sanitation Park in Delhi. This park is to create awareness on various safe technological
options related to Sanitation.
‘Integrated Automatic Aviation Meteorological System (IAAMS)’ was inaugurated at
INS Garuda, a naval air station located in Kochi, Kerala.
Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, J P Nadda launched National Deworming
Day. It is held on 10 February and 10 August to treat intestinalworm infections in all children
aged 1- 19 years.
Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched Gujarat University’s Centre for Spoken
Sanskrit that will provide a spoken Sanskrit course. Co-ordinator of this course is AtulUnagar.
Central Government has released a sum of Rs.1269 crore to Andhra Pradesh forvarious
projects. Out of Rs. 1269 crore, Rs. 417.44 crore has been given as grant for the
Polavaramproject across the Godavari River.
Jharkhand CMRaghubar Das announced that "Dada-Dadi Park" for senior citizens will
soon be set up in all cities of Jharkhand.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath in collaboration with UNICEF launched “Dastak
Campaign against Japanese Encephalitis (JE) and Acute Encephalitis Syndrome (AES)”.
Union Minister of State for Rural Development, Ram KripalYadav has stated that
CentralGovernment is working towards connecting all villages through a road network as partof
the 'PradhanMantri Gram SadakYojna'.
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Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, NitinGadkari releasedIndia's first ever
Highway Capacity Manual (HCM). This manual is known as 'Indo-HCM' and has been
developed byCSIR-Central Road Research Institute (CRRI).
On the occasion of Chinese spring festival, Indian and Chinese armies held a Border
Personnel Meeting (BPM) in Chushul sector of Ladakh region.
India's first Radio Festival was held in New Delhi, commemorating the World Radio
Day which was celebrated on 13thFebruary.
Hampi monuments, regarded as Karnataka’s pride, will be one among 10 tourist
destinations across India to be developed as ‘Iconic Tourism Site’ by Central Government.
President Ram NathKovind hosted the LPG Panchayat at RashtrapatiBhavan, New Delhi.
LPG Panchayat was organised by the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas.
President of India, Ram NathKovind, inaugurated the international conference ‘Agricon
2018’ and ‘Agriexpo 2018’ at Chandrashekhar Azad University of Agriculture & Technology
(CSAUT), Kanpur, Uttar Pradesh.
Maharashtra State government will be setting up India’s first institute for artificial
intelligence (AI)in Mumbai.
Madhya Pradesh's first butterfly park, at Gopalpur in Raisen district opened for public on
February15, 2018. It houses 65 species of butterflies and nearly 137 plant varieties.
In maternal mortality rate (MMR), Assam is at the bottom of the list among all
IndianStates. MMR figure in Assam is 300 against the national average of 167.
PMNarendraModi laid foundation stone of Navi Mumbai International Airport.
Estimated cost for constructing this airport is Rs 16700 crore. It will have two parallel runways.
Fijisigned a declaration ofpartnership with India's The Energy and Resources Institute
(TERI) for assistance in tackling climatechange. It was signedon sidelines of the World
Sustainable Development Conference (WSDS 2018) in New Delhi.
Union Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh inaugurated theNational Banana
Festival 2018 at the Vellayani Devi Temple grounds at Kalliyoor, in Thiruvananthapuram,
Kerala.
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22nd edition of World Congress on Information Technology (WCIT)and 26th edition of
Nasscom India Leadership Forum (ILF) are held in Hyderabad. Theme - “Amplify Digital –
Disrupt The Core”.
Delhi government will implement ‘Mission Buniyaad’ to improve learning levels ofstudents
attending primary classes in the state government and municipal schools.
Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R.K. Singh
inaugurated the 2 days ‘International R&D Conclave’ in New Delhi. It is organised by Central
Electricity Authority (CEA).
The Central Government has formed a committee lead byRajiv Kumar, Vice Chairman of
NITIAayog, to study the Brahmaputra and flood control measures in Assam and nearby
states.
Kerala government has made vaccination cards mandatory for children to obtain first
standardadmission in schools as per its new health policy. Kerala State Cabinet approved the
draft healthpolicy presented by Health Minister KK Shylaja.
Israeli Ambassador to India, Mr Daniel Carmon has stated that a first Centre for Agriculture
in theNorth East region of India that is being established with Israeli collaboration, is going to
beinaugurated in Mizoram.
'AadiMahotsava', a tribal festival organized by Assam, began at Gandhi Mandir Indoor
stadium, in Guwahati, Assam. It was inaugurated by Assam CMSarbanandaSonowal.
The 44th Khajuraho dance festival started off in Chhatarpur district of Madhya Pradesh.
Madhya Pradesh Governor Anandiben Patel lit the traditional lamp.
The 7th edition of Youth Festival began at Central Park, New Delhi. The 7th edition of
Youth Festival is themed: 'Let Love Live'.
The 15th edition of Vodafone Odeon Theatre Festival started off in Kolkata, West
Bengal. This festival is conducted to provide a platform for theatre artists to display their talent.
RashtriyaSanskritiMahotsav celebrations began in Madhya Pradesh. It is being celebrated
to highlight the idea of unity in diversity.
Unique Identification Authority of India (UIDAI), introduced a ‘Baal Aadhaar’ card for
children below the age of five years. ’Baal Aadhaar’ Card will be of Blue Colour.
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Indian Navy’s Andaman & Nicobar Command will be hosting a multinational mega event
‘MILAN2018’ from 6th – 13th March, 2018 at Port Blair. Theme - 'Friendship Acrossthe
Seas'.
PMNarednraModi flagged off the 'Run for New India' marathon in Surat, Gujarat.
The 21st National Conference on e-Governance is held in Hyderabad, Telangana. The
theme for this year’s Conference is: ‘Technology for accelerating Development’.
Union Minister of Drinking Water and Sanitation, Uma Bharti, launched the Swajal pilot
project at Village Bhikampura, in Rajasthan.
Union Defence Ministry has started the process to set up India's first defence industrial
‘Quad’(quadrilateral corridor) linking Chennai with Hosur, Coimbatore, Salem and
Tiruchirappalli.
Union Cabinet approved the Fugitive Economic Offenders Bill, 2018 to deal with those
who escape overseas after committing financial malpractices in India.
The Maharashtra government has partnered with Wikipedia, to spread the Marathi
language and enhance its online usage on Marathi language day (27th February 2018).
OdishaCMNaveen Patnaik has launched 'AmaGaon, AmaVikas'programme with an
objective to reach out to the people in rural areas of Odisha and involve them in developmental
activities.
UttarakhandCMTrivendra Singh Rawat inaugurated the week-long 29th edition of
annual International Yoga Festival (IYF) at ParmarthNiketan ashram in Rishikesh.
Shigmotsav 2018 is conducted in various regions of Goa. Shigmotsav or Shigmo is the
biggest Hindu festival in Goa.
India's first helicopter taxi service (heli taxi) was launched in Bengaluru on March 5,
2018. This service has been launched by Kerala-based Thumby Aviation Private Limited.
‘Vision for Future’ event is conducted to celebrate the 70 years of successful Indo-Russia
ties, in New Delhi.
Odisha MSME International Trade Fair 2018 is held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha to focus
mainly on food processing sector.
The Institute of Bioresources and Sustainable Laboratory (IBSD), Imphal, &Loktak
Development Authority (LDA) has established a floating laboratory in Loktak Lake, Manipur.
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P K Sinha, Cabinet Secretary, launched “I-Metros”, an association of all Indian Metro Rail
companies, at the Conference on “Indian Metros: Collaborating for Excellence” conducted at
Metro Bhawan, in New Delhi.
Karnataka government unveiled the State flag (nada dhwaja) for Karnataka. The flag is
tricolor comprising yellow, white and red with State emblem at the centre. The state emblem is
blue in colour named Gandaberunda. Gandaberunda is a mythical two-headed bird.
DuringInternational Women’s Day, PMNarendraModi, launched the National Nutrition
Mission at an event held at Jhunjhunu in Rajasthan.
Rajasthan has become the second state in India after Madhya Pradesh to approve death
sentence for those convicted of raping girls aged 12 years and below.
Diu has become the first and only Union Territory of India to achieve full solar energy
efficiency.
Govt. of Telangana launched Women Entrepreneurship Hub (WE- Hub) India’s first
state-led incubator exclusively for women entrepreneurs in Hyderabad.
Ministry of Civil Aviation and Airport Authority of India and FICCI jointly organized the four-
day biennial event ‘WINGS INDIA 2018‘ in Hyderabad. Theme - ‘India-Global Aviation
Hub’.
India’s tallesttricolour flag hoisted in Belagavi is 110m high from the base plate to the
top while its size is 120X80 ft& weights 500kg.
Banlotwa has become the first 'alcohol-free' village in Ranchi district, Jharkhand .
Multilateral Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief (HADR) Air Force exercise,
‘Samvedna’began off the coast of Kerala.
The National Academy of Coastal Policing (NACP), India’s first coastal policing academy,
has been set up in Okha, in DevbhoomiDwarka district of Gujarat.
C-17 Globemaster, the Indian Air Force’s (IAF) largest transport aircraft, made a historic
landing at Tuting Advanced Landing Ground (ALG) in Arunachal Pradesh.
Union Ministry of Environment and Forests (MoEF) has granted environmental
clearance for setting up India-based Neutrino Observatory (INO) project at Bodi West hills in
Theni district of Tamil Nadu.
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Three-day annual KrishiUnnatiMela, focusing on ‘doubling farmers’ income’ began in
New Delhi.
PMNarendraModi inaugurated the 105th session of theIndian Science Congress in
Imphal, Manipur.
Maharashtra Environment Minister announced that state government has decided to ban
the use of plastic.
National School of Drama (NSD) will be hosting the 8th edition of Theatre Olympics in
Mumbai this is the first time India is hosting the festival.
Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation
NitinGadkari inaugurated the 5th 'NadiMahotsava' at Bandrabhan in Hoshangabad, Madhya
Pradesh.
President Ram NathKovind released Rs 1000 and Rs 10 commemorative coins on
Nabakalebara festival which observed in the Shree Jagannath Temple at Puri, Odisha.
Governor of West Bengal, KeshariNathTripathi inaugurated the 7th Women Science
Congress at the ongoing 105th session of Indian Science Congress in Imphal, Manipur.
Vice-Chairman of NITI Aayog, Dr. Rajiv Kumar inaugurated the First India-Japan
Workshop on Disaster Risk Reduction in New Delhi.
Phase I of Varuna 18, an Indo-French Naval Exercise, began in Mormugao Port Trust (MPT)
in Goa.
Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Ananthkumar has announced that Central
Government has approved the setting up of a Plastic Park in Deoghar District of Jharkhand.
Punjab government decided to impose a permanent ban on hookah bars in Punjab.
The world’s longest sandstone cave named ‘KremPuri’ has been discovered in Meghalaya.
It was measured by the Meghalaya Adventurers’ Association (MAA). It is 24, 583 metres long.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) launched Free Wi-Fi Facility at Udwada Village, in
Valsad District, Gujarat. It is launched under SaansadAdarsh Gram Yojana.
Andhra Pradesh (AP) State Government launched, NAIPUNYA RATHAM or World on
Wheels, a multi-utility vehicle aimed at taking technology to the remote corners of the state.
Air India flight (AI 139) became the first flight to land at Tel Aviv's Ben Gurion Airport
(Israel) after passing through Saudi Arabia air space.
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Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment, ThaawarchandGehlot launched “First
Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 words” in New Delhi.
The 46th All India Police Science Congress held in Shimla, Himachal Pradesh.
Chandigarh has become North India’s 1st city to install Digital Automatic Speed Gun
Cameras to check vehicles driving above the permissible speed limit.
Odisha State Government signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with the British
Council for cooperation, they will support Odisha State governments "Mo School" (My School)
initiative.
Delhi government presented a 'green budget' aimed at controlling pollution and monitoring
its impact on the environment.
The birth anniversary of Dr BR Ambedkar(14th April) will be celebrated as 'Social Justice
Day'.He was the first law minister of independent India. He is a founding father of the Republic
of India.
A ‘National Conference on Down Syndrome’ was held in New Delhi. This conference was
organized by Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment. A book entitled “Twilights
Children” was released
Assam State Government launched a special programme named ‘Mission Sambavh’ to
build one lakh toilets across the state under the Swachh Bharat Mission.
‘Print Biennale India 2018’, the first-ever International Exhibition of Graphic Prints was
inaugurated in New Delhi.
Surat district in Gujarat has become the first district in India to have 100 percentsolar
powered Primary Health Centers (PHC).All 52 PHCs in Surat are now powered by solar
system.
The MadhavpurMela started at MadhavpurGhed village in Porbandar district Of Gujarat.
Tamil Nadu CM unveiled an insect museum at the Tamil Nadu Agricultural University in
Coimbatore, which is the first of its kind in India.The lobby of this insect museum depicts the
theme, "BUGS ARE KINGS"
SARAS AajeevikaMela 2018 is held PragatiMaidan, New Delhi. It is organized by DAY-
NRLM (DeendayalAntyodayaYojana – National Rural Livelihoods Mission).
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Indian cricket captain ViratKohli’s wax figure will soon be unveiled at Madame Tussauds,
Delhi .
Indira Gandhi Memorial Tulip Garden, Asia's largest Tulip garden, in Srinagar, Jammu
&Kashmir, was opened for visitors.
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries HarsimratKaurBadal inaugurated Rajasthan’s
first mega food park , M/s Greentech Mega Food Park Private Ltd, at Roopangarh Village in
Ajmer, Rajasthan.
Assam CMSarbanandaSonowal launched '181-Sakhi', a toll-free helpline number for
women. It will work from 9 am to 5.30 pm, but will soon be a 24x7 service.
Madhya PradeshCM increased the retirement age of Madhya Pradesh government
employees from 60 to 62 years.
Minister for Human Resource Development, PrakashJavadekar launched thegrand finale of
Smart India Hackathon 2018 (Software Edition) in New Delhi.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath inaugurated Hindon Elevated Road - India’s longest
elevated road, in Ghaziabad, Uttar Pradesh which is 10.3 km long & built on 227 single pillars.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu inaugurated the International Yachting
Festival in Visakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh with an aim to boost sea tourism.
“Huddle Kerala”, Asia's largest startup ecosystem congregation, will be held at Kovalam,
Kerala
India is now the second-largest mobile phone producer in the world after China as per
the data shared by Indian Cellular Association with the government.
The Union Cabinet approved the promulgation of the Fugitive Economic Offenders
Ordinance 2018, to seize the domestic assets of those deemed by a relevant court to be
fugitive economic offenders.
India has agreed for the most revered Buddhist relics from Sarnath to be taken to Sri Lanka
for public exposition on the occasion ofVesak festival.
The petrol pumps in the capital started supplying ultra-clean Bharat Stage VI grade fuel
(both petrol & diesel). This move makes New Delhi the first city in the country to switch from
BS-IV grade fuels to BS-VI.
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R K Singh, Minister of State (IC) for Power & New & Renewable Energy, laid the foundation
stone of the 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project (NMHEP) along with
UttarakhandCMShriTrivendra Singh Rawat in Uttarkashi.
PMNarendraModi flagged off India's first all-electric high-speed locomotive in Bihar with the
country's most powerful engine with 12, 000 horsepower & a maximum speed of 120 km/hr.
GujaratCM Vijay Rupani approved setting up a 5, 000 MW capacity solar park at the
Dholera Special Investment Region (SIR), which would be the largest such entity in the world
after its completion.
The much-awaited bridge 'IbSetu' built over the Ibriver in Sambalpur district was thrown
open to the public by CM Naveen Patnaik. The 2.5-km-long bridge, which is the State’s
second longest bridge,
State-run Gujarat Narmada Valley Fertilizers & Chemicals Limited (GNFC) started its socio-
economic Neem Project, inaugurated by Union Minister SmritiIrani in Amethi District of Uttar
Pradesh
West Bengal has once again topped in the country with DigambarpurGram Panchayat
(GP) bagging the Centre’s award for the best Gram Panchayat in the country.
Diu Smart City has become the first city in India, that runs on 100% renewable energy
during daytime setting a new benchmark for other cities to become clean & green.
West Bengal government has given its approval to State Forest Department to apply for
coveted Ramsar Site recognition under Ramsar Convention to Sunderban Reserve Forest.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has agreed in principle to give an aid of 1, 700 crore
rupees to Uttarakhand for infrastructure development & creation of sewerage treatment
facilities in urban areas.
Home Ministry has decided to relax the six-decade-old Protected Area Permit regime
from Nagaland, Mizoram & Manipur for five years.
PM of the Kingdom of NetherlandsMark Rutte arrived in India for a two-day official visit.
Rutte is scheduled to meet a Business Delegation at Hotel Taj Diplomatic and then participate in
the Clean Ganga Event.
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Queen Maxima of the Kingdom of the Netherlands who is also the United Nations
Secretary General’s Special Advocate for Inclusive Finance for Development has arrived in New
Delhi on a four-day visit to India.
India launched its second IT corridor in China to cash in on the burgeoning Chinese
software market.
PMNarendraModi embarked on a threenation visit to Indonesia, Malaysia and
Singapore. During his five-day visit, the PM will hold delegation level talks with the leadership
of the three countries, on matters of mutual interest.
In New Delhi, PM of Netherlands Mark Rutte inaugurated the Indo-Dutch Ganga Forum
India will be the host country for celebrations of World Environment Day 2018. The theme
for this year is 'Beat Plastic Pollution'. The World Environment Day will be celebrated on 5th
of June.
PMNarendraModi and Bangladesh PM Sheikh Hasina jointly inaugurate Bangladesh Bhawan
at Shanti Niketan in West Bengal.
PMNarendraModi has dedicated to the nation its first smart and green highway, the
Eastern Peripheral Expressway at Baghpat in Uttar Pradesh. The 135-kilometer six-lane access-
controlled expressway is eco-friendly and has world-class safety features.
Bhubaneswar (capital city of Odisha) becomes the fourth National data centre of National
Informatics Centre (NIC) after Delhi, Hyderabad and Pune.
PMNarendraModiduring his visit, laid down the foundation stone of 'Zojila Tunnel' on the
Srinagar-Leh National Highway in Leh. The 14.2- kilometre long Zojila tunnel will be India’s
longest road tunnel and Asia’s longest bidirectional tunnel.
India's ShivangiPathak has become youngest women of the country to scale Mt Everest
from Nepal side.
PM of The Netherlands, Mark Rutte, will be on a two-day official visit to India with an aim to
boost National and State Currentthe economic and political cooperation between the two
countries.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has recognised Cochin International
Airport Ltd (CIAL) in Kerala as the world’s first fully solar energy-powered airport. CIAL
is India’s first airport to be constructed in public-private-partnership (PPP) model in 1999.
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15th PravasiBharatiya Divas will be held in the holy city of Varanasi in January 2019.The
theme will be “Role of Indian Diaspora in building a New India”.
India surpassed France to become one of the world's five largest military spenders, the other
countries in top five include the US, China, Saudi Arabia, & Russia.
India signed a loan deal worth $ 200 million with the World Bank for the National Nutrition
Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan).
India & Panama signed 2 agreements on the exemption of Visas for holders of
Diplomatic & Official Passports & in the field of Agriculture. These agreements were
signed during the second leg visit of Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu to Panama.
India has released grant of Nepalese Rupees (NRs) 18.07 crore for river training &
construction of embankments along Lalbakeya, Bagmati&Kamla rivers in Nepal. Indian
Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri handed over a cheque.
In a first, a Post Office Passport Seva Kendra (POPSK) run by first all-woman team has
started operations in Phagwara, Punjab. It was 192nd POPSK in the country
PM, NarendraModi, laid the foundation stone of various projects of the Government of India
and Government of Jharkhand, at an event in Sindri. The total cost of these projects is Rs.27,
000crores.
The Gujarat government unveiled its 'Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy' which aims
to reduce the state's dependence on freshwater sources like the Narmada river.
Himachal Pradesh government will spend 25 crore rupees on renovating and developing the
historic British Raj'Bantony Castle Estate’ as a major tourist attraction.
Goa celebrates its Statehood Day as people’s demand for full statehood was attained on
30th May 1987, when Goa became India’s 25th state..
Maharashtra became the first state to provide digitally-signed land record receipts
(also known as 7/12 receipts), which would check irregularities & bring in transparency.
Madhya Pradesh government launched the country's first Integrated Control &
Command Centre (ICCC) for all 7 smart cities of the state, in Bhopal. Bhopal, Indore, Ujjain,
Gwalior, Jabalpur, Satna, &Sagar are the seven smart cities under SCM in Madhya Pradesh.
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Arunachal Pradesh CM PemaKhandu inaugurated the state’s biggest solar power plant at
Energy Awareness Park in the presence of Power Minister TamiyoTaga in Itanagar. It has a
capacity of 1 MW.
Jayakwadi Dam built over Godavari River is located inMaharashtra.
Mouling National Park is situated in Arunachal Pradesh.
ArunimaSinha was the first Indian amputee to climb Mt Everest.
National Informatics Centre (NIC) was established in 1976. It Headquarters in New Delhi.
UNEP was founded as result of United Nations Conference on Human Environment in June
1972.It is headquartered in Nairobi, Kenya.
Union Government announced to establish India’s first national police museum in
Lutyens' Delhi.
President Kovind given his assent to an ordinance to set up the country’s first national
sports university in Manipur.
Union Minister for Women & Child Development Maneka Gandhi laid the foundation stone of
India's first advanced DNA forensic laboratory in Chandigarh.
Mumbai's Victorian & Art Deco Ensembles inscribed as a UNESCO World Heritage Site.
Odisha government decided to raise the health cover from Rs 5 lakh to Rs 7 lakh under
BijuSwasthyaKalyanYojana (BSKY) for women.
PM Modi dedicated the Mohanpura Dam Project and attended the
MadhyaPradeshShehariVikasMahotsav.
Gujarat government announced wind-solar hybrid power policy - 2018, aiming to make
optimum utilisation of the land & grid.
The world's first of its kind & state-of-the-art International Centre for ‘Humanitarian
Forensics’ (ICHF) was launched at the Gujarat Forensic Sciences University in Gandhinagar,
Gujarat.
Union Minister of Steel, ChaudharyBirender Singh dedicated the rebuilt Blast Furnace-1
‘Parvati’ of SAIL, Rourkela Steel Plant (RSP) to the Nation.
PM Modi visited Chhattisgarh where he dedicated the modernised & expanded Bhilai steel
plant to the nation. He also took part in programmes in Naya Raipur - the upcoming capital
city of the state.
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Shillong, the capital city of Meghalaya has been selected as 100th Smart City.
Neem& black buck have been declared as the state tree & animal respectively of Andhra
Pradesh. The rose-ringed parakeet will be the state bird while jasmine will be the state flower.
President Kovind has declared Tripura's queen variety pineapple as state fruit& its export
was a major step in connecting the state with world trade.
Minister of State for Defence, Dr, SubhashBhamre dedicated a highway tunnel at Theng
near Chungthang in north Sikkim to the nation. The tunnel will benefit the tourism & rapidly
propel the growth of the state.
Andhra Pradesh CM N Chandrababu Naidu stated that the state was now Open Defecation
Free (ODF) as it had achieved its goal of constructing 2.77 lakh individual toilets.
LokSabha passed the Negotiable Instruments (Amendment) Bill, 2017 which has the
provision of allowing a court trying an offence related to cheque bouncing, to direct the drawer
to pay interim compensation to the complainant.
The Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas and Skill Development &Entrepreneurship
DharmendraPradhan laid the foundation stone for permanent campus of National Skill
Training Institute (NSTI) for Women at Mohali, Punjab, which is only one of its kind in
India which is exclusively for women.
Govt. decided to sharply increase the Minimum Support Price (MSP) for Kharif crops. The
MSP for common variety paddy, the most important Kharif crop, will be raised by Rs 200.
PM NarendraModi inaugurated the new Headquarters building of the Archaeological Survey
of India in New Delhi.
PM Modi inaugurated the Varanasi City Gas Distribution Project , Varanasi-Ballia MEMU train,
laid the Foundation Stone for an International ConventionCentre in Varanasiand the
Foundation Stone of the 340 km long Poorvanchal Expressway in Azamgarh in Uttar Pradesh.
India become the Vice-Chair (Regional Head) of the Asia Pacific Region of World Customs
Organisation (WCO) for a period of two years (from July 2018 to June 2020). The underlying
Theme of the Inaugural Ceremony is “Customs – Fostering Trade Facilitation”.
PM Modi dedicated the Bansagar Canal Project to the Nation in Mirzapur, Uttar Pradesh.
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India has been elected new President of Asian Tug of War Federation. India's
GautamKaul won the prestigious post in the Federations' Executive Committee elections held in
Kathmandu, Nepal.
Indian Government has announced the launch of a new MicroDot Technology that would
help check on vehicle thefts.
The hotel named 'Hostess' was launched by Kerala Tourism minister
KadakampallySurendran. 'Hostess', India's public sector hotel run entirely by women for
women is claimed to be the first such in the country.
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurated the Rs 300 croreRukura Medium Irrigation Dam
project in Sundargarh district.
Jharkhand CM Raghubar Das announced that the first 'Khadi Mall' of the country that
will be opened in Jharkhand.
Numaligarh Refinery Ltd (NRL) in Assam has become the first oil public sector
undertaking (PSU) to adopt an online legal compliance system by introducing 'Legatrix'.
Union minister of chemicals and Fertilisers Ananth Kumar announced that the country’s first
e-waste recycling unit will come up in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
Union Minister of State for Development of North Eastern Region (DoNER) Dr Jitendra Singh
attended the famous 4-day Meghalaya Annual Cultural Festival, "Behdienkhlam", held every
year at the small peripheral town of Jowai, Meghalaya.
Madhya Pradesh CM Shivraj Singh Chauhan inaugurated state-run power giant National
Thermal Power Corporation Limited (NTPC) 250 MW Solar Power Plant in Mandsaur.
The first of world’s cheapest drinking water project launched in Darbhanga district,
Bihar. It would be managed by Self Help group of Darbhanga Nagar Nigam.
In a tribute to the late former PMAtalBihari Vajpayee, the Chhattisgarh Cabinet approved the
proposal to rename Naya Raipur as 'Atal Nagar'. The Bilaspur University will be known as
AtalBihari Vajpayee University while the NarrowGauge Line will be called Atal Path.
The Supreme Court ruled that the ‘None of The Above’ (NOTA) option will not be
applicable for voting in the RajyaSabha elections.
Delhi Police inducted an all-woman Special Weapons and Tactics (SWAT) team, consisting
of 36 commandos – the first ever by any police force in India – for antiterrorist operations.
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The Union Government, Rajasthan and the World Bank signed a USD 250 million
Development Policy Loan (DPL) to support Rajasthan in improving the performance of its
Electricity Distribution Sector under the State’s ‘24x7 Power for All’ program.
Bhopal tops for lowest overall emissions and energy use from urban commute.
Bhopal tops for lowest overall emissions and energy use from urban commute, analysed by
Centre for Science and Environment
In a big step forward to strengthen the startup ecosystem in Rajasthan, the
CMVasundharaRaje launched India’s largest business incubator the Bhamashah Techno Hub in
Jaipur.
Rajasthan become the first State in the country to implement the national policy on
biofuels unveiled by the Centre this year.
The world's first-ever thermal battery plant was unveiled in Andhra Pradesh by the
state’s CM N Chandrababu Naidu. It is manufactured by the Bharat Energy Storage Technology
Private Limited (BEST).
India & Morocco signed anMoU for deepening cooperation between MSME sectors of the
two countries in Rabat, Morocco.
PM Modi has been awarded with the UN’s highest environmental honour, , for his
leadership of the International Solar Alliance & pledge to eliminate single use plastic by 2022.
Cochin International Airport was given the award for its leadership in the use of sustainable
energy.
PM Modi inaugurated a new airport at Jharsuguda, which will attract investors to the
mineralrich area.
PM NarendraModi inaugurated the Pakyong Airport in Sikkim on September 24, nine
years after the foundation stone was laid. The airport is the hilly state's first & only airport.
India & Serbia signed agreements on cooperation in plant protection & plant quarantine &
on-air services, following the talks between Vice President Venkaiah Naidu& Serbian President
AleksandarVucic.
India, Iran & Afghanistan held their first tripartite meeting in Kabul, Afghanistan during
which implementation of the Chabahar port project& a host of other issues including ways to
deepen counter-terror cooperation were discussed.
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India & France have signed implementation agreement on 'Mobilise Your City' (MYC) in
the presence of Minister of State (I/C), Ministry of Housing & Urban Affairs (MoHUA) Hardeep
Singh Puri& Alexander Ziegler, Ambassador of France in India.
India & Nepal signed anMoU on Preliminary Engineering-cum-Traffic Survey on Broad
Gauge Rail Line between Raxaul (Bihar) & Kathmandu.
India &US signed the Communications Compatibility & Security Agreement (COMCASA)
that will facilitate India to obtain critical defence technologies from the US, & access critical
communication network to ensure interoperability among the US & the Indian armed forces.
PM NarendraModi laid the foundation stone of India International Convention & Expo
Centre (IICC) in Dwarka, New Delhi.
External Affairs Minister (EAM) SushmaSwaraj, along with Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath
inaugurated the website for the 15th PravasiBharatiya Divas 2019, www.pbdindia.gov.in.
PM of Mauritius Pravind Kumar Jugnauth will be the Chief Guest.
For the first time in India, dog owners will have a dedicated dog park to visit which was set
up in Hyderabad, the park is spread across an area of 1.3 acres.
Delhi government signed anMoU with the Seoul Metropolitan Government to work closely in
the fields of environment, tourism, wastewater & solid waste management, infrastructure &
public health.
The festival of Nuakhaiis being celebrated in Odisha.
Haryana government signed anMoU with Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) to set up an ethanol
plant in Panipat with an outlay of over Rs 900 crore.
For the first time, bus services between Bihar & Nepal have started. It was flagged off from
Patna by CM Nitish Kumar. Four buses will ply from Bodhgaya to Kathmandu. Similarly, four
buses will ply from Patna to Janakpur.
The PMShriNarendraModi has inaugurated the Mahatma Gandhi museum in Rajkot,
Gujarat. This Museum captures every nuance of Bapu's philosophy and puts it in the context of
history.
PMNarendraModi inaugurated the 'Conference on Academic Leadership on Education
for Resurgence' in Delhi. The aim of this conference is to further strengthen the education
system in the country.
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The National Khadi Festival 2018 is being organized by Khadi and Village Industries
Commission (KVIC) to promote Khadi products. The main objective of the festival is to
promote the products of cottage industry and create awareness regarding the art of states.
The National Dolphin Research Centre (NDRC), India’s and Asia’s first, would be set up
in Patna (Bihar), on the banks of the Ganga river in the Patna University premises.
A four-day Indian International Science Festival (IISF)2018 was held in Lucknow(Uttar
Pradesh). The theme of this year's festival is ‘science for transformation’.
The union minister Suresh Prabhuhas released the policy on biometric based digital
processing of passengers at airports called DigiYatra. The DigiYatra central platform will be
operational by end of Feb 2019.
The first Regional Conference on ‘women in Detention and access to justice’takes place
in Shimla.
Recently, President Ram NathKovind visited to Central Asian Country Tajikistan. He
visited the Tajik National University and addressed ‘countering Radicalization: Challenges in
Modern Societies’.
The Textiles minister Smt. SmritiZubinIrani has inaugurated the exhibition “Revisiting
Gandhi: The Art of Shelly Jyoti” in New Delhi. The exhibition organized as part of Gandhi Parv
realizes what Gandhi inspired and put into action, selftransformation, with the ultimate goal of
the total transformation of society.
The Indian Postal Serviceshonored the Udaipur-based non-profit organization by
launching their postal stamps Narayan SevaSansthan. The stamp of Rs 5 includes the official
logo of the Narayan SevaSansthan.
Bilateral Maritime Exercise between Japan and India to Commence at Visakhapatnam. The
ships participating are INS Satpura, a multipurpose stealth frigate, INS Kadmatt,
AntiSubmarine Warfare Corvette, Missile Corvette, and INS Shakti, the Fleet Tanker.
PMNarendraModiunveiled a 64-Feet tall statueofDeenbandhu Sir Chhotu Ram
(messiah of farmers) at Sampla in Rohtak district, Haryana. PM Modi also laid the foundation
stone of the Rail Coach Repair Factory at Badhi in Sonepat district.
The chairman of Infosys Sudha Murthy has inaugurated the ten- days MysuruDasara‘Nada
Habba’ at the Chamundi Hills in Mysuru.
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NASSCOM has signed anMoU with the United Nations (UN) agency to strengthen child
rights through meaningful business interventions UNICEF.
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (BPCL) has commissioned a second generation (2G)
Ethanol BioRefinery at Baulsingha village in Odisha’sBargarh district (by December
2020)which will be the first biofuel plant in the country at which ethanol will be produced from
rice straw.
The country’s first India-Israel Innovation Centre (IIIC), an entrepreneurial technology
hub, was launched in Bengaluru.
The Ministry of Textiles will release 7.8 Core rupees for the construction of a textile
tourism complex in Nongpoh, Meghalaya.
The fifth edition of the annual Dilliseminar on ‘Geopolitical Impact of Sea Power’
commenced at the Indian Naval Academy (INA).
The Union Minister of State for Textiles, Ajay Tamta has inaugurated the 46th edition of
world’s largest IHGFDelhi Fair at Greater Noida organized by Export Promotion Council for
Handicrafts.
NITI Aayog has signed an agreement with Microsoft India to deploy artificial intelligence
(AI) based solutions across various sectors such as agriculture and healthcare.
MahilaKisanDiwas has been celebrated to increase the active participation of women in
Agriculture.
The Defence Minister NirmalaSitharaman dedicated a DRDO website to former president
Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam in New Delhi, The Kalam Vision - Dare to Dream.
The Union Minister of Textiles SmritiZubinIrani has inaugurated the three days 6th edition
of India International Silk Fair (IISF) in New Delhi.. India is the 2nd largest producer of silk
in the world. India International Silk Fair organized by the Indian Silk Export Promotion Council
(ISEPC).
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has released a biography of late Anumolu Ramakrishna
titled Building a Legacy. The biography is authored by Chartered Accountant V
PattabhiRam.Ramakrishna
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India has ranked as the 58th most competitive economy on the World Economic Forum’s
(WEF) global competitiveness index for 2018. The US (1st) is followed by Singapore(2nd)
and Germany (3rd).
Ministry of Rural Development and a college have signed a Memorandum of Understanding
(MoU) for establishing ROSHNI – Centre of Women Collectives led Social Action with Lady Irwin
college.
IRCTC has launched a new (artificial intelligence) AIbased assistant, 'Ask Disha' for its
website.
A book on MaharanaPratap authored by historian Rima Hooja has been released
titledMaharanaPratap: The Invincible Warrior.The book narrates the life of MaharanaPratap,
the great Rajput warrior and talks about the famous battle of ‘Haldighati’.
India will host the 4th edition of Global Partners' Forum (GPF) in New Delhi.
The union minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi unfurled India’s highest tricolor on the terrace of
the majestic Haj House in Mumbai. The national flag measured 20x30 feet and stood 350 feet
above the ground level.
Stephen Hawking’s final work‘Brief Answers to the Big Questions’ has been launched
It tackles various issues including the existence of God, potential time travel and human
intelligence during the next 100 years.
PMNarendraModi dedicated the National Police Memorial (NPM) to the nation on Police
Commemoration Day of 21st Octoberin New Delhi. The memorial has been erected on 6.12
acres of land in Chanakyapuri, at the northern end of Shanti Path.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu embarked on a sevenday visit to three South African
countries Botswana, Zimbabwe and Malawi.
President Ram NathKovind has inaugurated a three-day 'Vishwa Shanti Ahimsa
Sammelan' in Maharashtra. andreleased a book, titled 'SarvocchaDigambar Jain Pratima',
on the occasion.
NITI Aayog has organized the 4th edition of NITI Lecture Series in New Delhi. The theme this
year is “AI for ALL: Leveraging Artificial Intelligence for Inclusive Growth”.
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Sanjay LeelaBhansali's magnum opus‘Padmaavat’ has been officially selected for 2018
Taipei Golden Horse Film Festival .The film is Bhansalire-imagining of the story of Queen
Padmavati.
India’s longest river bridge will be built across the Brahmaputra, connecting Dhubri
(Assam) to Phulbari (Meghalaya). The new bridge19.3 km (four-lane bridge) will complete
the missing link of NH127B from Assam to Meghalaya.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan has inaugurated the International Conference on Status and Protection of
Coral Reefs (STAPCOR – 2018) at Bangaram coral Island of Union Territory of Lakshadweep.
The theme of the conference is “Reef for Life”.
The Indian Mobile Congress 2018 (second edition) has opened in New Delhi. The theme
for this year is "New Digital Horizons Connect, Create, Innovate."
Manipur CM N Biren Singh has declared open the first edition of North East Olympic
Games (NEOG) 2018 at Imphal. The NEOG games is being organized by the MOA under the
aegis of the North East Olympic Association.
The Union Home Minister ShriRajnath Singh attended the57th Raising Day Parade of Indo-
Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) at Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh.
The Union minister Maneka Sanjay Gandhi has inaugurated the Women of India National
Organic Festival (5th edition)in New Delhi. The objective of the ten days long ‘Organic
Festival’ is to boost organic culture and promote women, organic farmers and entrepreneurs.
PMNarendraModi has inaugurated three-day farmers' conclave 'KrishiKumbh 2018' in
Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh. The Kumbh will witness Israel & Japan (as official partners) while
Haryana & Jharkhand (as partner states).
The union Road Transport & Highways Minister NitinGadkari has laid the foundation for
India’s largest Dry Dock atCochin Shipyard, Kerala. The Dry Dock will give an impetus to
Make in India initiative under Sagarmala and raise India’s share in global shipbuilding to two
percent.
NarendraModi inaugurated the ‘Statue of Unity’(world's tallest Statue of 182m) on
birth anniversary of SardarVallabhbhai Patel in Surat, Gujarat. The statue of unity located on
the Sadhu Bet island (near Rajpipla) on the Narmada river, located between the Satpura and
the Vindhya mountain ranges.
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The President of India, Shri Ram NathKovind, inaugurated the International
AryaMahasammelan – 2018 in Delhi.
The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Development of North Eastern Region
(DoNER) inaugurated 10th Nuclear Energy Conclave in New Delhi.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) with the support of the Asian Development Bank has
launched the country’s first flood forecasting and early-warning system
The Jharkhandstate government is constructing India's biggest war memorial. Stories of
the slain soldiers' bravery will be written in the war memorial which will have a replica of the
Kargil War.
The Union Cabinet chaired by the PM Narendra Modihas approved implementation of
Bhopal Metro Rail Project &Indore Metro Rail Project
Madhya Pradesh election commission established 500 pink booths in the state for the
assembly election. These polling booths will run by only women officers and workers.
The Jharkhand has become the partner state at 2018 Goa International Film Festival.
Cyclone 'Titli' over the Bay of Bengal intensified into a severe cyclonic storm and moved
towards the Odisha& Andhra Pradesh coast at a wind speed of 145 kmph.
The Uttarakhand CM Trivendra Singh Rawat flagged off the test run of the state’s first
electric bus to encourage the operation of pollution-free vehicles.
The Union Textiles Minister Smriti Irani inaugurated a three-day Silk Expo and workshop
on Silk Samagra in Imphal, Manipur. The union govt. has announced a package of 6000 crore
rupees for the development of apparel and make-up sector in the country.
The Maharashtra government has approved the Tarli Irrigation Project in Satara district.
The project will bring 6, 507 hectares in the Tarli Valley and 8, 876 hectares in the Maan and
Khatavtalukas of Satara district under irrigation.
The four day long mega science expo, India International Science Festival (IISF-2018)
concluded in Lucknow. IISF-2018 with its focal theme “Science for Transformation” had more
than23 special events in its 4th edition. The fifth edition of the science festival will be held in
eastern India.
Shri Mata Vaishno Devi Shrine Boardapproved the enhancement of free accident
insurance cover for pilgrims visiting the shine to five lakh rupees
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The Union Environment Minister Harsh Vardhan has launched Air Quality Early Warning
System for Delhi. It will provide information three to four days prior to any large-scale air
pollution events.
Shahi litchi has got the Geographical Indication (GI) tag after Jardalu mango, Katarni
rice and Magahi paan from Bihar.
Maharashtra CM Fadnavis & Nitin Gadkari inaugurate new domestic cruise terminal in
Mumbai. The Goa cruise service ' Angriya' will be operated between Mumbai and Goa on
alternate days.
3rd Himachal Pradesh Science Congress to boost to rural innovation sector held at
Indian Institutes of Technology (IIT) Mandi. The theme of Himachal Pradesh Science Congress
is "Rural Upliftment through Science and Technology Interventions".
Uzbekistan Ambassador to India Farhod Arziev has inaugurated a four-day international
dance festival UdbhavUtsav in Gwalior, Madhya Pradesh.
Arunachal Pradesh Information and public relation (IPR) Minister Bamang Felix has
inaugurated the two days Children’s Film Bonanza begins in Naharlagun.
The Supreme Court (SC) has banned the petrol (15-yearold) &diesel vehicles (10-year-
old) to curb pollution in Delhi-NCR.
India has jumped 23 places to 77th in ease of doing business ranking now.
First India-Japan military exercise‘Dharma Guardian’ has begun at a jungle warfare school
in Mizoram’s Vairengte.
Malayalam film Olu will be the opening film at the 49th International Film Festival of
India (IFFI) -2018 in Goa. Jury also selected the Marathi film Kharvas as the Opening non-
feature film.
The Fourth Dialogue of the NITI Aayog Development Research Centre (DRC) of the State
Council, Peoples' Republic of China was held in Mumbai.
The National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) & UN Habitat organize a policy dialogue -
Urban Café - ‘River for Habitat’.
PM Narendra Modi has launched the Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Support
and Outreach Programme in New Delhi.
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India and Japan have signed a loan agreement worth of 1817 cr. for the construction of
Turga Pumped Storage (I). Turga Pumped Storage Project on Turganala is a closed loop type
(1, 000 MW) Pumped Storage Project located in Purulia district of West Bengal.
India Pavilion inaugurated at Videocittà 2018 in Rome Film Festival. Note: India Pavilion at
Videocitta 2018 showcased Indian films’ heritage, ease of film shooting in India, promoted film
shooting locations in India.
The Indian Coast Guard has launched a new offshore patrol vessel called ICGS Varaha from
a corporate shipyard near Chennai.
The Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IITM) have designed and booted up India’s first
microprocessor -- Shakti. An open-source high-level synthesis language ‘Bluespec’ was used in
making the chips.
According to AYUSH Minister ShripadYessoNaik, the Ayurveda Departments will open 19
All India Institute of Medical Science (AIIMS).
CEO and MD of Ashok Leyland VinodDasari announced to resign from the company citing
personal reasons.
BinnyBansal has announced his resignation as CEO of Flipkart Group.
Ashok Kumar Gupta has been appointed as the Chairperson of Competition Commission of
India (CCI).
The LokSabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan has extended the tenure of LokSabha Secretary
General Snehlata Shrivastava for one year.
SiddharthTiwari has been appointed as the Chief Representative of the Bank for
International Settlements (BIS) for Asia and the Pacific
US President Donald Trump announced the nomination of retired Army Gen.John Abizaid
as U.S. ambassador to Saudi Arabia
MansiGulati’s BookYoga And Mindfulness has been launched by the Vice President M.
VenkaiahNaidu .
The union minister Shri R K Singh has inaugurated the second edition of INSPIRE in New
Delhi. INSPIRE stands for - International Symposium to Promote Innovation & Research in
Energy Efficiency.
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The three-day event of Global IT Challenge for Youth with Disabilities- 2018 concluded in
New Delhi. This year 96 youth with disabilities from 18 countries participated in it.
The first passenger train to run on broad gauge between India and Nepal will run from
December 2018. The train will run from Jayanagar in Bihar to Kurtha in Dhanusa district in
Janakpur Zone of southeastern Nepal.
The 25th editorial of SIMBEX take place in Andaman Sea and Bay of Bengal. It was the
first formalized when RSN ships began training with the Indian Navy in 1994.
IIT- Madras has developed portable solar-powered cold storage device with 500 kg
capacity for storing vegetables and fruits, among other items.The first unit of device was
deployed at farm in Madurantakamin Kancheepuram district in Tamil Nadu.
The joint military exercise between Indian and Russia‘INDRA 2018’ is being conducted at
Babina Military Station. It is the tenth edition of Exercise INDRA series.
The union minister Dr.Satya Pal Singh has launched two new initiatives for higher
educationLEAP & ARPIT.
According to the National Bureau of economic research (NBER), India’s most congested
and second slowest city is Bengaluru.
The 10th-anniversary commemorative activities of the Indian Ocean Naval Symposium
(IONS) was held at Kochi. The theme for the 10th-anniversary seminar of IONS is “SAGAR”
(Security and Growth for All in the Region).
The 38th edition of India International Trade Fair (IITF) 2018 opens at PragatiMaidan
in New Delhi, as it marks the beginning of the150th birth anniversary celebrations of
Mahatma Gandhi. The partner country is the Islamic Republic of Afghanistan and the focus
country is the Federal Democratic Republic of Nepal. The focus state is Jharkhand.
A unique initiative of online professional development of 15 lakh higher education faculty
using the MOOCs platform is SWAYAM.
ISRO successfully launches GSLV Mark III D2 carrying GSAT 29 satellite. India's heaviest
rocket referred to as "Baahubali".
India’s first specialized hospital for elephants was formally opened in Mathura
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The 6th Indian Social Work Congress (ISWC) 2018 was held in New Delhi.The theme
was “Human Development and Social Inclusion: Imperatives for Social Work Education
and Practice”.
AYUSHMinistry is celebrating its first Naturopathy Day across the country.
The two-days 8th National Conference of Women in Police (NCWP) has begun in Ranchi.
14th edition of international children’s theatre festival held in New Delhi. The 14th
edition of Jashne Bachpan(theatre festival for children) was held at the Sammukh, Abhimanch,
Abhikalp.
Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh has released a book ‘Radio Kashmir in Times of Peace
& War’ written by Dr RajeshBhat. The book explains the role played by Radio Kashmir in
serving the people of Kashmir and strengthening democratic institutions in Kashmir, since the
inception of Radio Kashmir in 1947.
The Union Government of India and the World Bank have signed a USD 310 million Loan
Agreement for JPSIP project which is a part of the Government of India’s ‘Power for All’
program launched in 2014.
PMNarendraModi laid the foundation stones of City Gas Distribution (CGD) projects in
129 districts. About 46.5 lakh households and 32 lakh CNG vehicles are availing the benefit of
clean fuel through existing CGD networks.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has given its approval to expand the
scope of mandatory packaging norms under the Jute Packaging Material (JPM) Act, 1987. The
CCEA approved that 100% of the food grains and 20 percent of sugar shall be mandatorily
packed in diversified jute bags.
According to The Geological Survey of India (GSI) report, 44 new coal blocks found in four
eastern states.
Malaria cases declined in India by 24%. According to World Health Organization (WHO),
India is the only country to have recorded a substantial decline in malaria.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has developed a new technology ‘Impact Based
Forecasting Approach’ to assess the rise of water level in rivers and reservoirs by rain.
United Nations has selected Uttar Pradesh's Noida and Greater Noida to participate in its
Global Sustainable Cities 2025 initiative.
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Vice President of India Sri Venkaiah Naidu laid the foundation stone of the Dera Baba
Nanak - Kartarpur Sahib Corridor at Mann village of Gurdaspur district (Punjab). The corridor
will provide smooth and easy passage to Sikh pilgrims to visit ‘GurdwaraDarbar Sahib’ in
Pakistan (completed by 23rd November, 2019).
The union Government to set up National Sports Stadium for differently-abled in
Meghalaya. The stadium is expected to be completed before National Games 2022.
The four day National festival for CCI children ‘HAUSLA-2018’ inaugurated in New Delhi.
'Hausla 2018' has seen the participation of more than 600 children from CCIs across 18 states.
The theme for the event is 'child safety'.
The Union Minister Suresh Prabhu has launched the ‘logo’ and ‘brochure’ of ‘Logix India
2019’. India ranked 44 in the World Bank Logistics Performance Index 2018.
The National Projects Construction Corporation Limited (NPCC) company has been conferred
with the status of Miniratna: (Category –I) by the Government of India.
The Minister of State for Home Affairs KirenRijiju has inaugurated the 14th Formation Day
of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in New Delhi. The theme of this year’s
Formation Day is ‘Early Warning for Disasters’. .
The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh has launched the India’s first Emergency
Response Support System (ERSS) at Mandi(Himachal Pradesh). All emergency numbers,
including 100 (for police), 101 (for fire), 102 (for ambulance) and disaster response have been
integrated into countrywide one number, 112.
The President Shri Ram NathKovind has inaugurated the 2nd International Ambedkar
Conclave in New Delhi. The Conclave is being organized by the Forum of SC and ST Legislators
and Parliamentarians and the Dr Ambedkar Chamber of Commerce.
President Shri Ram NathKovind received the first copy of the book from Finance minister
ShriArunJaitley -- Making of New India: Transformation under Modi Government.
J&K Governor Mr Satya Pal Malik flagged off ‘SAUBHAGYA RATH’ comprising 20 vehicles
each for one District of Kashmir and Jammu divisions from Raj Bhawan, Jammu. Note: The
SAUBHAGYA RATH under ‘Pradhan Mantri Sahaj BijliHarGhar Yojana’ - SAUBHAGYA shall
move in each district for one month, to rule out the possibility of any household remaining un-
electrified.
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The Union Cabinet chaired by PMShriNarendraModi has approved renaming of
Jharsuguda Airport (in Odisha) as Veer SurendraSai Airport. Veer SurendraSai was an
Indian freedom fighter and tribal leader who sacrificed his life fighting against the British East
India Company.
The Maharashtra Cabinet has approved the conversion of decommissioned carrier INS
Viraat into a floating museum. The project worth 852 crore rupees will be implemented
through public-private-partnership (PPP).
Delhi CMArvindKejriwal has inaugurated the iconic Signature Bridge over river
‘Yamuna’. The Signature Bridge is (675 metres long) a cantilever spar cable-stayed bridge,
spans Yamuna river at Wazirabad section, connecting Wazirabad to East Delhi. The pylon of the
Signature bridge is tallest structure in Delhi and is double the height of QutbMinar.
The Odisha government has launched Mo Bus services for the residents of Bhubaneswar,
Cuttack and Puri. The service will be launched as a part of state government-owned Capital
Region Urban Transport’s (CRUT) ‘City Bus Modernisation’ programme.
Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath has announced that Faizabad district would henceforth
be known as Ayodhya. The Uttar Pradesh CM also announced a medical college in the name of
King Dashrath for the district. ‘Deepotsav’ event was attended by the First Lady of South
Korea, Kim Jung-sook.
The West Bengal Govt. has decided to observe “RosogullaDay” on -- 14th November.
The day commemorate the first anniversary of Bengal’s Rosogulla getting the Geographical
Indication (GI) tag at the ‘Mishti hub’.
CM of Nagaland Neiphiu Rio has launched GPS Mapping of Government Schools and
Personnel Location System (PLS) to computerization and digitization of records in Kohima.
The Union Cabinet has approved setting up of aCentral Tribal University in Andhra
Pradesh. A fund of 420 crore rupees has been granted as the first phase expenditure towards
the establishment of the University.
PM NarendraModi dedicated multimodal terminal to the nation on the river Ganga.
The Union Minister Vijay Goel has inaugurated the 26th Conference of Central and States
Statistical Organizations at Dharamshala. The theme of this year's Conference is "Quality
Assurance in Official Statistics".
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Jharkhand state celebrated its 18th foundation day on 15th November 2018. The
Jharkhand state was carved out of the southern part of Bihar on 15 November 2000.
The fifteen days AadiMahotsav festival takes place in Delhi. The theme of the festival is
'celebration of the spirit of tribal culture, craft, cuisine and commerce'.
The Gujarat government has launched aRs 351-crore project for the conservation of the
Gir lions. The project is launched in the backdrop of the Canine Distemper Virus (CDV) outbreak
that claimed 23 Asiatic lion lives in their only dwelling Gir National park in Saurashtra.
Tripura Governor has inaugurated the 7th International Tourism Mart in Agartala.
Bihar CMNitish Kumar unveiled a 70-feet tall statue of Lord Buddha at Rajgir. It is the
second tallest statue of Buddha in the country. The statue has been installed above a 16- metre
radius pedestal in the middle of Lake GhoraKatora.
The Uttarakhand government has decided to rename the Dehradun Jolly Grant airport
after former PM AtalBihari Vajpayee.
Asian Development Bankhave signed a 200 million USD loan agreement to finance
widening and upgrading of about 230 Kilometers State Highways in Bihar.
Telangana Chief Electoral Officer Dr Rajat Kumar inaugurated five-day exhibition on Our
Vote- Our Future.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) will provide a 75 million USD loan for a water supply
project in four coastal towns of Karnataka.
The first edition of ‘Arunachal Literature Festival’ is being organized in Itanagar. The
theme of the Arunachal Literature Festival is ‘building bridges through literature’.
The Border Security Force celebrated its 54th formation day on 1st December 2018.
India's Border Security Force (first Line of Defence of Indian Territories) was formed on 1st
December 1965, after the Indo-Pak and India-China wars. Senior IPS officerRajni Kant Misrais
the present Director General of BSF.
Defence Ministry NirmalaSitharaman has launched the Armed Forces Week from 1st – 7th
December. The objective is to encourage citizens to make financial contributions to the families
of war heroes and to pay respects to the brave sons and daughters of our nation.
The President Shri Ram NathKovind has inaugurated the 13th edition of CII Agro Tech
India-2018 in Chandigarh. The UK is a partner country at the CII Agrotech this year
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The Chief Guest at the 2019 Republic Day celebrations in New Delhi Cyril Ramaphosa
(South African President)
Air forces of the US and India to hold joint exercise at Kalaikunda and Panagarh Air Force
Base in West Bengal(India) Ex-Cope India 2019.
The 80th Session of the Policy Commission of the World Customs Organization (WCO) held in
Mumbai.The Session is being organized by the WCO and hosted by the Central Board of Indirect
Taxes and Customs (CBIC), India.
India's first locomotive-less train has breached the 180 kilometres per hour speed limit
during a test run at Kota-SawaiMadhopur section in Rajasthan Train 18.Train 18 is capable
of touching 200 kilometres per hour provided the rest of Indian Railways' system, such as tracks
and signals, permit.
The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched India's heaviest
satellite GSAT-11 (weighing 5, 854 kg) by Ariane-5 VA246 rocket from French Guiana (South
America).
The Union Minister ShriNitinGadkari has inaugurated ‘India Water Impact Summit 2018’
in New Delhi.
A four-day International conference on bears being organized in Agra (Uttar Pradesh).The
objective of the conference to share knowledge on principles of welfare of bears and other wild
animals in zoos, sanctuaries and rescue centers.
The five days bilateral air exercise‘SHINYUU Maitri-18’ between Japanese Air Self Defence
Force (JASDF) & Indian Air Force at A F Station Agra.The theme of the exercise is joint
Mobility/Humanitarian Assistance & Disaster Relief (HADR) on Transport aircraft.
Chief of Naval Staff Admiral Sunil Lanba has released a book ‘Blue Waters Ahoy’ in
presence of President Ram NathKovind at RashtrapatiBhavan, Delhi.The book has been authored
by Vice Admiral Anup Singh.
The Indian Coast Guard has conducted the Regional Level Marine Oil Pollution Response
Exercise at sea off Port Blair Clean Sea 2018.Coast Guard ships Viswasth, Vijith, Rajveer,
Rajshri, Dornier and Chetak helicopters participated in the exercise.
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Nagaland state celebrated its 55th formation day on 1st Dec.On 1st December 1963,
Nagaland became the 16th state of India. The union Minister Rajnath Singh also inaugurated
19th Hornbill Festival in Nagaland.
Union Minister NitinGadkarihas inaugurated the second edition of KhasdarMahotsav at
the Ishwar Deshmukh College of Physical Education in Nagpur.It is an attempt to provide our
next generation with better infrastructure like roads, homes, education, skill development.
The City which has observed the 34th anniversary of gas leak tragedy(Methyl Isocyanate gas
was leaked from the pesticide plant of Union Carbide)as on the intervening night of 2nd & 3rd
December in 1984 in Bhopal.
Nagaland becomes first north-eastern state to launch single emergency number 112.It
will have a special women safety feature ‘SHOUT’ to get immediate assistance from police and
volunteers.
Bihar govt has fixed Rs. 100 as the charge for people to get their property registered after
division of family’s immovable assets.
The Gujarat Govt which has approved 50-crore rupees to Science & Technology Innovation
(STI) Fund to provide assistance up to Rs. 50-lakh to UGC and AICTE recognized central and
state universities and colleges.
Maharashtra CMDevendraFadnavis has launched a unique initiative called to transform
rural Maharashtra SMART.The objective of the World Bank assisted to revamp agricultural value
chains, with special focus on marginal farmers across 1, 000 villages.
CMPinarayiVijayan has inaugurated the 23rd International Film Festival of Kerala
(IFFK) 2018 at Thiruvananthapuram.
Delhi CMArvindKejriwal has launched the ‘MukhyamantriTirthYatraYojana’ for senior
citizens. Under this free pilgrimage scheme, Delhi resident above 60 years will be eligible to
take free pilgrimage.The applicant can also take along an attendant above the age of 20 years, if
the applicant or his spouse is above 70 years
18th All India Annual Conference of Heads of Science Centre’s & Museums begins at
Itanagar. Arunachal Pradesh State Council Science and Technology is playing an important role
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to tie up and collaborate with other scientific institutions across the country to promote science
and technology in the state.
The first International Conference on ‘Sustainable Water Management’ was held in
Mohali, Punjab.The conference was organized by Bhakra Beas Management Board (BBMB).
The Indian Navy inducted the 'Deep Submergence Rescue Vehicle' into service at the
Western Naval Command in Mumbai.
Tamil Nadu Govt. has announced the hike of health insurance coverage (under Ayushman
Bharat scheme) from two lakh rupees to 5 lakh rupees. The decision will benefit 1.58 crore
families in the state.
PinarayiVijayan (CM of Kerala) and Suresh Prabhu (Minister of Civil Aviation) jointly
inaugurated an international Airport in Kerala, i.e Kannur international Airport (KIAL).
The Home Ministry has launched a Twitter account named ‘@CyberDost’ to spread
awareness about cyber crimes and normal precautions to be taken.
Shi Yomi has become the 23rd district of Arunachal Pradesh.It was inaugurated by Pema
Khandu (Arunachal Pradesh CM) in presence of Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju.
The Union Government and Asian Development Bank (ADB) have signed USD 60 Million
Dollar Loan Agreement for Assam.The objective of the program is to increase the reliability and
effectiveness of flood and riverbank erosion risk management systems in flood-prone areas of
Assam.
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INTERNATIONAL AFFAIRS
Saudi Arabia and United Arab Emirates (UAE) introduced Value Added Tax (VAT) for
the first time. Most of the goods and services are levied5% tax.Medical treatment, financial
services and public transport also excluded from VAT.
United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has
entered the "bird language" of Black Sea villagers (in northern Turkey) in the list of Intangible
Cultural Heritage.
China has developed a new underwater surveillance network which will help its
submarines to accurately track target vessels and will protect its interests in the Indian Ocean
and South China Sea. The network has been developed by South China Sea Institute of
Oceanology under the Chinese Academy of Sciences (CAS).
According to a South China Morning Post (SCMP) report, China is planning to build its
second foreign naval basein Pakistan. This will be China’s second foreign naval base after
Djibouti.
Union Minister Mukhtar Abbas Naqvi announced that, Saudi Arabia has approved India’s
plan to ferry Haj pilgrims through sea route to Jeddah during the annual Haj agreement
between India and Saudi Arabia was signed in Mecca.
United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) and World Health Organisation
(WHO) agreed to collaborate for accelerating action to curb environmental health risks. The
agreement was signed between ErikSolheim, head of UNEP and
TedrosAdhanomGhebreyesus, Director General of WHO.
Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj and Bhutan's Minister of Foreign Affairs
LyonpoDamchoDorji jointly unveiled the 'Special logo' for the Golden Jubilee celebrations in
New Delhi and Thimphu through video-conference.
India has extended financial assistance of USD 45.27 million to Sri Lanka for upgrading
Kankesanthurai (KKS) Harbour) into a commercial port. Agreement was signed by Sri Lanka's
Ministry of Finance and Export and Import Bank of India (Exim Bank) on January 10, 2018.
Saudi Arabia’s first motor show for women customers was held in Jeddah on January
11, 2018. In context of this news, it is important to note that in September 2017, Saudi King
Salman had ordered an end to the ban on women drivers by June 2018.
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American and Japanese military forces launched 13th annual Iron Fist joint exercises in
California, US. Around 500 U.S. Marines and sailors and about 350 members of the Japanese
Ground Self-Defense Force are participating in this exercise wherein they will be trained in fire
support operations and amphibious assaults.
India has ranked 30th on Global Manufacturing Index released by World Economic
Forum (WEF).It has been developed in collaboration with A T Kearney. Japan has topped in
this report.
India contributed USD 50000 to the United Nations’ youth mission.PaulomiTripathi, a
First Secretary in India`s UN Mission, handed over the contribution to the UN Youth Envoy,
JayathmaWickramanayake.
India and Sri Lanka signed four agreements for collaboration in Information and
communication technology (ICT) sector, connecting of National Knowledge network (NKN)
for collaboration among universities and academics and setting up of e-office system.
Bangladesh, India and Nepal agreed upon operating procedures for trans-border
movement of passenger vehicles under Bangladesh-Bhutan-India-Nepal (BBIN) motor vehicles
agreement.
India attended a meeting of the internationalmilitarycooperation departments of the
ShanghaiCooperationOrganisation (SCO) for the first time, in Beijing,
China.IndiajoinedSCOin2017. The Indian delegation was led by Major General Ajay Seth.
As per World Economic Forums’s (WEF's) Global Risks Report 2018, published on
January 17, 2018, extreme weather events and natural disasters have been identified as the
likeliest global risks to occur in 2018.
International Solar Alliance (ISA) hosted a two-day event,
‘InternationalSolarAllianceForum’ during 17-18th January, 2018 at the World Future Energy
Summit (WFES) 2018 in Abu Dhabi, UAE.
India formally became the 43rdmember of the AustraliaGroup (AG). Australia Group is a
cooperative and voluntary group comprising countries that are working to prevent the spread of
materials, equipment and technologies that could be used to develop or acquire chemical and
biological weapons (CBW).
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Maitre-2, a second passenger bus to Kolkata via Dhaka was flagged off from Agartala,
Tripura. The bus was flagged off by Tripura MLA Ratan Das and Tripura Road Transport
Corporation Chairman RajendraReang.
India has ranked at the 62ndplace among 74 emerging economies on the annual
‘Inclusive Development Index 2018’ released by World Economic Forum (WEF). In 2017,
India ranked 60th among 79 developing economies on this index.
The 10thGlobalForumforFoodandAgriculture (GFFA) was held in Berlin, Germany. The
theme was "Shaping the Future of Livestock – sustainably, responsibly, efficiently”.
World Banka pproved USD 300 million loan to Nepal for
undertakingreconstructionwork post April 2015 earthquake. Nepal is currently facing USD
1.2 billion shortfall in reconstruction funds.
Sanctum Wealth Management report, India will overtakeChina to be the
fastestgrowinglargeeconomy in 2018. In the current global scenario where developed
economies are posting 2-3% growth, Indian economy is on the track to cross the
7.5%growthmark.
The annual meeting of World Economic Forum (WEF) is being held in Davos, Switzerland
from 23rd – 26th January 2018. This year’s theme is “CreatingaSharedFuture in a Fractured
World”.
India has ranked81st out of 119countries on 2018
GlobalTalentCompetitivenessIndex (GTCI). This marks an improvement as compared to
92nd rank in 2017. The index was released on January 23, 2018.
India has ranked177th among 180countries on
EnvironmentalPerformanceIndex2018. This marks a drop from 141st position in 2016.
As per a survey by Go Banking Rates, a personal finance platform, India is the
2ndcheapestcountry to live or retire among 112 countries. The survey assessed countries
on four key affordability metrics viz. local purchasing power index, rent index, Groceries index,
and Consumer price index.
According to a reportbyNewWorldWealth, India is sixthwealthiestcountry with total
wealth of USD 8230 billion. As per the report, United States is the wealthiest country in the
world with total wealth of USD 64584 billion in 2017.
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India has ranked42nd on the EconomistIntelligenceUnit's (EIU)
GlobalDemocracyIndex2017. This marks a drop by 10 spots as compared to 32nd rank last
year. Norway topped the index with an overall score of 9.87 while North Korea is ranked the
lowest at167th.
World's longest zip line, measuring 2.83km in length opened in RasAlKhaimah, the
smallest state of UAE.This 2.83km zip line allows thrill seekers to jump from the peak of Jebel
Jais, UAE's highest mountain.
UttarPradesh State Government, in association with UnitedNationsChildren'sFund
(UNICEF) launched ‘DASTAK’, a door to door campaign to eradicate deadly AcuteEncephalitis
(AE) Syndrome and Japanese Encephalitis (JES) disease from the state.
India has ranked44 out of 50countries in the internationalIntellectualProperty (IP)
index as per the annual report released by Global Innovation Policy Center (GIPC) of the
US Chambers of Commerce. The Index is topped by the US with 37.98 points. 2nd position is
occupied by United Kingdom and third spot by Sweden.
Union External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj met Saudi King Salman binAbdulaziz and
inaugurated 'Janadriyah', the national heritage and cultural festival of Saudi Arabia at
Riyadh.India was accorded the 'GuestofHonour' status at the Janadriyah Festival.
PM Modi travelled from New Delhi to Jordanian capital and Modi was conferred the
‘GrandCollar of the State of Palestine’ by Palestine President Mahmoud Abbas.
Gevora, world'snewtallesthotel opened on February 11, 2018 in Dubai, UAE. Height of
75-storey Gevora Hotel is 356 metres. It has been built by Majid Al Attar.
4thNepalBuildcon and WoodInternationalExpo2018 was held in Kathmandu from 8th
– 11thFebruary, 2018. The expo was inaugurated by Deputy PM of Nepal Kamal Thapa.
6thedition of WorldGovernmentSummit (WGS) 2018 was held in Dubai, UAE. Indian PM
NarendraModi delivered a keynote address at the 6th World Government Summit on the theme:
'Technology for development'.
United Nations (UN) General Assembly spokesman BrendenVarma statedthat Venezuela and
Libya have been suspended from voting in the United Nations (UN) General Assembly because of
millions of dollars in unpaid dues
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Tropical cycloneGitadevastatedTonga, a small SouthPacificisland country, with Category
4 intensity. The speed of sustained winds was 145 mph.
Union Minister of Minority Affairs, MukhtarAbbasNaqvi has stated that an international
educational institution for minorities will be built in Rajasthan's Alwar city. The institute in
Alwar, will be one of the five such institutes, which the Central Government is planning to set up
across India.
Singapore Government announced that it would impose a carbon tax from2019 to cut its
greenhouse gas emissions
India has ranked12th among 52 lower middle-income countries in terms of neonatal
mortality rate according to a report by UNICEF. 57% of neonatal deaths in India occur in Uttar
Pradesh, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh and Rajasthan.
Indian and Indonesian armies began the 6thedition of ‘GarudaShakti’military drill in
Bandung, the capital of West Java province of Indonesia. This joint exercise betweenIndian and
Indonesian Special Forces will continue till March 4, 2018.
CobraGold2018 an internationalmilitaryexercise, is held in Thailand.This is the
37thedition of the Cobra Gold exercise.
Employees’ Provident Fund Organisation (EPFO) declared that rate ofinterest on
employees’ provident fund for 2017-18 will be 8.55 per cent. This marks 0.10 percentreduction
as compared to 8.65 per cent for 2016-17.
A three –day India International Textiles Expo (IITExpo) was organised in Colombo, Sri
Lanka from 21st to 23rd February, 2018.
Saudi Arabia conducted the Groovz Jazz Festival, its first ever jazzfestival, at the Riyadh.
Intercontinental Hotel, in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia. The concert was organized by Time
Entertainment.
20th Conference of the Commonwealth Education Ministers (20CCEM) was held in Nadi, Fiji
from 19th – 23rd February 2018.
In terms of military prowess, India has ranked 4th out of 133 countries on the Global Fire
power (GFP) list 2017. India at 4th rank, trails behind only US, Russia and China.
MarshallIslands has announced that, it will launch its own cryptocurrency and it will be
circulated as legal tender along with the U.S. dollar.
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Airports Authority ofIndia (AAI) is participating in World ATM Congress (WATMC)
2018 which is being held in Madrid, Spain.In context of this news, abbreviation ATM stands for
Air traffic Management, World.
India ranks 52 out of 57 nations on the Mastercard Index for Women Entrepreneurs
(MIWE).
On 7th to 9th March 2018, the fifthWorldOceanSummit(2018) was held in Riviera Maya,
Mexico.
Bolivia unveiled its 200kmlongflag, which it claims to be the world’sbiggestflag. The
flag extends between the cities La Paz and Oruro.
India has ranked133rd out of 156 countries in the WorldHappinessReport2018.World
Happiness report is an annual report published by the U.N. Sustainable Development Solutions
Network. Finland ranks first.
India has ranked78th among 114 countries on the World Economic Forum's (WEF’s)
Energy Transition Index.
Sierra Leone, a West African country has become the first country in the world to deploy
block chain technology in election process.
Singapore is the mostexpensivecity in the world as per Worldwide Cost of Living 2018
among 133 cities conducted by London-headquartered Economist Intelligence Unit (EIU).
New Delhi has secured 22ndrank in the world and 8thinAsia in the TripAdvisor’s top 25
travellers choice of destinations list for 2018. Parissecured 1st rank.
SingaporeChangiAirport has been rated as world'sbestairport for the sixth consecutive
year by UK based consultancy firm Skytrax.
World’s biggest cruise ship, ‘SymphonyoftheSeas’ was delivered to US company Royal
Caribbean Cruise Ltd.
Earth Hour 2018 was observed all over the world. India pledged "Give Up To Give Back".
Indian Navy’s Talwar class frigate INS Tarkash carried out a greeting and training exercise
with the U.S. Navy’s Theodore Roosevelt Carrier Strike Group (TRCSG).
The United Arab Emirates, with the help of Korea Electric Power Corp., has finished
construction of its first commercial nuclear reactor, BarakahUnit1.
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Defence Minister NirmalaSitharaman is in Russia to attend the 7thMoscowConference
on International Security. This is her first visit to Russia in her capacity as the Defence Minister.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj begun her three-day visit to Azerbaijan to
participate in the Mid Term Ministerial Meeting of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) inBaku.
Road Transport & Highways Minister NitinGadkari is on a four-day official visit to
SouthKorea. The visit is aimed at strengthening ties between the two nations & further
cementing cooperation in areas, including sharing of technology, experience in port development
& joint participation in port related construction.
President RamNathKovind has returned to New Delhi after three African nations tour of
Equatorial Guinea, Swaziland&Zambia. Mr Kovind& his Zambian counterpart Edgar
ChagwaLungu laid the foundation stone of Lusaka traffic Decongestion Project.President Kovind
was conferred with 'OrderoftheLion', the highest award of Swaziland.
PM Modi was on the three-nation visit of Europe to Sweden, the UK&Germany. He has
signed various important agreements & attended various conferences during the visit.
External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj left for China on a four-dayvisit. She will
participate in a meeting of the foreign ministers of the ShanghaiCooperationOrganisation
(SCO). She will hold talks with her Chinese counterpart Wang Yi.
Indian Space Research Organisation launched the Indian Regional Navigation
Satellite System-1I (IRNSS-1I), the eighth such satellite to be a part of a constellation. It was
launched from the first launch pad at the SatishDhawan Space Centre in Sriharikota, Andhra
Pradesh. IRNSS-1I is expected to replace IRNSS-1A.
A world-class interpretation centre & other tourist facility for visitors were inaugurated at the
Konark Sun Temple, Odisha.
The trial run of the first container train between India&Bangladesh was
flaggedofffromKolkata city.
Civil Aviation Minister SureshPrabhu inaugurated firstflight from DelhitoPathankot
(Punjab), at a ceremony held at the Indira Gandhi International Airport in New Delhi. Which is
21st airport in the country, which got operational for passengers.
PM Modi inaugurated Dr Ambedkar National Memorial in NewDelhi. The memorial is
dedicated to the life & contributions of Dr.Ambedkar, the principal architect of the Constitution.
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Karan Johar has become the first-ever Bollywood filmmaker to get a place at the famous
Madame Tussauds.
Madras High Court became the first court in south India & overall eighth in the
country to introduce e-court fee payment facility. It was jointly launched by Chief Minister
Edappadi K. Palaniswami& Chief Justice Indira Banerjee.
The Union Government formed a new integrated institutional mechanism, Defence
Planning Committee (DPC) to reform the process of higher defence planning. The permanent
body would be chaired by National Security Advisor AjitDoval.
Bihar Chief Minister NitishKumar released threebooksbasedon Mahatma
Gandhi'sChamparanmovement of 1917. Nitish Kumar released the books titled- 'Mister M K
Gandhi Ki Champaran Diary' written by Arvind Mohan, 'ChamparanAndolan 1917' edited by
AshutoshPartheshwar& 'Pir Muhammad Munis: KalamKaSatyagrahi' collected & edited by
Srikant.
Union Road Transport Minister NitinGadkari has inaugurated the 29thRoadSafetyWeek at
VigyanBhawan in New Delhi. He released a book named "Havea Safe Journey".
Former PMManmohan Singh released a book titled “My Journey from Marxism-
Leninism to Nehruvian Socialism‟ by former Planning Commission & Finance Commission
member C H HanumanthaRao.
Union Minister of Commerce and Industry launched the Intellectual Property (IP) mascot ‘IP
Nani’.
Minister of State for External Affairs General VK Singh visits North Korea, the first high-
level visit from India in 20 years. General VK Singh held talks with his North Korean counterpart
and a host of other leaders.
SangeetaBahl, a 53-year-old former model, has become the oldest Indian woman to
conquer Mount Everest.
Film actorAkshay Kumar launched the twin pit toilet technology campaign in
NewDelhi. The twin pit toilet technology is an Indian invention that collects defecation for a
period of five years and then it turns into a valuable organic compost.
Yoga guru Baba Ramdev'sPatanjali launched a new swadeshi messaging application called
'Kimbho' to compete with WhatsApp.
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VPNaidu visited South America's Guatemala, Peru&Panama. Bilateral trade &
investments are expected to be mainly discussed during the visit.
SushmaSwaraj will hold a bilateralmeeting with Alimov in Delhi. SushmaSwaraj left on a
visit to Myanmar. The visit is part of ongoing high-level interaction between the governments of
India & Myanmar.
PM Modi visited Nepal to take forward the issues of mutual interest & partnership across
diverse sectors. This is Mr Modi’s third visit to Nepal as PM. Both the PMs will inaugurate
Janakpur-Ayodhyabusservice& the inclusion of Janakpur in Ramayana circuit.
ISRO has developed an atomicclock to be used in navigation satellites. It is supposed to
measure precise location data.
NASA signed a spaceactagreement with UberTechnologies to explore concepts &
technologies related to Urban Air Mobility (UAM) for future air transportation such as flying
cars in populated areas.
China launched a hyperspectralimagingsatellite'Gaofen-5' for comprehensive
observation of the atmosphere, including air pollution which is one of the country's major
problems. The Gaofen-5 satellite was launched off the back of a Long March 4C rocket from
the Taiyuan Satellite Launch Center.
California-based aerospace company, SpaceX blasted off its most powerful Falcon 9 rocket,
which is certified to carry humans to space later this year.
Scientists discovered the fastest-growing black hole known in the universe, describing it
as a monster that devours (eats). The discovery of the new supermassive black hole was
confirmed using the spectrograph on the Australian National University (ANU) 2.3-metre
telescope to split colours into spectral lines.
President Kovind arrived in Cuba on the final leg of his three-nationtour to Greece,
Suriname&Cuba. He was received in Santiago by Vice President of Cuba, Ms Beatriz
Johnson.On the first leg, he will leave for Athens. He will leave for Suriname on the 2nd leg &
then to Cuba of the final leg. Suriname is a founding member of the
InternationalSolarAlliance.
Maharashtra CM DevendraFadnavis met World Bank CEO KristalinaGeorgieva in
Washington DC to seek assistance for a Multimodal Transport Corridor & the Rural Livelihood
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Project which aims to provide sustainablelivelihood enhancements in 10, 000 villages in the
state.
PM Modi has arrived in Qingdao, China, to attend the two-day long 18th Shanghai
Cooperation Organisation (SCO) summit. This will be India's first participation in the summit
as a full-time member of the organization.
Nepal's Chief of the Army Staff (COAS) General RajendraChhetri is on a six-day visit to
India. He is visiting India at the invitation of COAS General BipinRawat. General Chhetri will
attend the Officer Cadet's 'Passing Out Parade' as Chief Reviewing officer at Indian Military
Academy in Dehradun.
External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj begins her five-day visit to South Africa. Her visit
will further strengthen the close & long-standing ties with South Africa. The Minister will
participate in the BRICS Foreign Ministers Meeting& chair the IBSA Foreign Ministers
Meeting during her visit.
Air Chief Marshal BirenderSinghDhanoa is on a fourdayvisit to Brazil. He is scheduled to
visit various operational & training units as well as interact with senior officials of the Brazilian
Air Force.
The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare restricted the manufacture of
Oxytocinformulations for domestic use to public sector only from 1st July 2018. Oxytocin is a
naturally-occurring hormone which causes uterine contractions during labour & helps new
mothers lactate.
The Centre of Excellence in Maritime & Shipbuilding (CEMS), a well-funded start-up in
skill development for maritime & shipbuilding sector, has announced setting up of 24 labs -6 in
Mumbai & 18 in Vizag campus.
NITIAayog’sAtal Innovation Mission (AIM) has selected 3, 000 additional schools for
the establishment of AtalTinkering Labs (ATLs), bringing the total number of ATL schools to
5, 441.
Government launched 5, 000 Wi-Fi Choupals in villages & delivery of rail tickets through
Common Service Centres (CSCs).
The European Union Film Festival (EUFF) will premiere in New Delhi at the Siri Fort
Auditorium.
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Information & Broadcasting Minister Col Rajyavardhan Rathore inaugurated the European
Union Film Festival at Siri Fort Auditorium in New Delhi.
Minister of State for External Affairs V K Singh has flagged off the 1st batch of three
month-long Kailash Mansarovar Yatra-2018 in New Delhi. The Yatra will continue till the 8th
of September 2018.
India received the first-ever cargo of Liquefied Natural Gas (LNG) from Russia as
New Delhi diversifies import basket to meet its vast energy needs.
NTPC Ltd has adopted the iconic Charminar in Hyderabad under the Swachh Iconic Places
Projects of India. This is part of a special drive under the Centre’s Swachh Bharat Mission.
Khadi& Village Industries Commission (KVIC) created a world record of distributing the
maximum number of bee-boxes in one day.
Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) proposed a draft bill to repeal
the University Grants Commission (UGC) & set up the Higher Education Commission of India
(HECI). The Act entitled ‘Higher Education Commission of India Act, 2018 (Repeal of
University Grants Commission Act)’ revamps UGC Act, 1951 & its parent legislation
completely.
PM of Bhutan Dasho Tshering Tobgay arrived in New Delhi for a visit to India. During this, he
will call on President Ram NathKovind and hold talks with PM Narendra Modi.
South Korean President MoonJae-in arrived in New Delhi for visit to India. He is being
accompanied by First Lady Kim Jung-sook on his maiden visit to the nation. A financing
arrangement of 10 billion dollars has been set by the Korean side for infrastructure development
in India.
A new integrated state-of-the-art integrated Indian Visa Application Centre (IVAC) was
jointly inaugurated by Home Minister Rajnath Singh and his Bangladeshi counterpart
Asaduzzaman Khan at Dhaka's Jamuna Future Park.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj embarked on a two-day visit to Manama, to co-
chair the second High Joint Commission meeting with her Bahrainicounterpart.
PM Modi left on a three-nation visit to Rwanda, Uganda and South Africa. PM Modi will
reach South Africa to attend the 10th BRICS summit at Johannesburg.
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ShivangiPathak, who became the youngest Indian woman to reach the peak of Mount
Everest, has added another feather to her cap by scaling Africa's highest peak, Mount
Kilimanjaro in 3 days.
A city college student, PrabhatKoli (19), who crossed the English Channel when he was 16,
has become the first Asian to swim the choppy water from Jersey (an Island in the UK) to France
in cold weather.
Bhitarkanika National Park (Odisha) has become the largest habitat of the endangered
estuarine crocodilesin the country with a record number of their nesting sites spotted in it.
Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) launched its, in-house developed,
single-umbrella emarketing system named Khadi Institution Management and Information
System (KIMIS) in New Delhi.
Law Commission recommended that gambling and betting on sports, including cricket, be
allowed as regulated activities taxable under the direct and indirect tax regimes and used as a
source for attracting foreign direct investment (FDI).
Airports Authority of India (AAI) will set up a stateof-the-art Civil Aviation Research
Organization (CARO) at Hyderabad‟s Begumpet Airport .
Union Environment Ministry issued a notification setting noise standards for all airports
across the country. The rules state that busy airports a civil airport with more than 50, 000
aircraft movements per year (take-off or a landing) should not exceed noise levels beyond 75
dB(A)Leq (decibels) during the daytime (6am to 10pm) and 65 dBA during the night
(10pm to 6am).
NITI Aayog unveiled the blueprint of 'National Health Stack' (NHS), a shared digital
healthcare infrastructure. As per the consultation paper titled “National Health Stack
Strategy an Approach‟, the National Health Stack will facilitate the collection of
comprehensive healthcare data across the country.
Indian Railways has introduced Double Stack Dwarf Container ServicesUnder the guidance of
PiyushGoyal. This train was booked from the RelianceRail Siding at Kanalus to Rewari in the
state of Haryana.
Union Government has granted the Institutions of Eminence (IoEs) status to six
institutions including 3 from PublicSector and 3 from Private Sector. Three Public Universities
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granted the Institutions of Eminence (IoEs) status: 1. IIT-Bombay, 2. IIT-Delhi, 3. IISc
Bangalore.
Three Private Universities granted the Institutions of Eminence (IoEs) status: 1. Jio Institute
by Reliance Foundation, 2. BITS Pilani, 3. Manipal Academy of Higher Education.
Satyarup Siddhanta become the second Indian mountaineer after MalliMastan Babu to
climb Mt Ojos del Salado, the highest volcano in the world. Ojos del Salado is a
stratovolcano (a volcano built up of alternate layers of lava and ash) in the Andes on the
Argentina-Chile border.
Railways launched its first consolidated Bridge Management System, a web-enabled IT
application to store data on its one lakh 50 thousand bridges.
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation launches the Swachh Survekshan Grameen
2018 in the Delhiof India decided to allow photography within the premises of all centrally
protected monuments/sites. However, the 3 monuments/sites in which the photography
would not be permitted are Ajanta Caves andLeh Palace having paintings, and Mausoleum of
TajMahal, Agra.
External Affairs Minister SushmaSwaraj to visit Vietnam and Cambodia, with an aim to
deepen India’s strategic cooperation with the two key nations in the ASEAN region. She will
inaugurate the 3rd Indian Ocean Conference in Hanoi. In Vietnam, she will co-chair the 16th
meeting of the Joint Commission along with her Vietnamese counterpart, Pham Binh Minh.
EAM SushmaSwaraj is now in Kyrgyzstan which is the second leg of 3-central Asian nations'
visit. Before landing in Bishkek, the Minister completed a successfulvisit to Kazakhstan where
she met the country's top leaders to discuss ways to consolidate its strategic partnership with
India in areas like trade, energy, security and information technology.
India's first biofuel-powered flight landed in Delhi, covering the distance between
Dehradun & Delhi. It is developed by CSIR-Indian Institute of Petroleum (IIP), Dehradun. The
flight test was successfully completed by SpiceJet.
Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) made public 13 standardised state-of-the-
art ship designs suitable for large barge haulage on river Ganga (National Waterway1). This
marks attaining a critical milestone in the growth of the country’s Inland Water Transport (IWT)
sector.
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IT ministry launched a desktop software e-Aksharayan for Indian Languages Technology
Industry ‘Bhashantara’, in New Delhi. The objective is to enable editing and printing of text in
scanned documents. The software e-Aksharayan launched in 7 Indian languages.
Commerce and Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu launched a logo & tagline for
Geographical Indications (GI) to increase awareness about intellectual property rights (IPRs)
in the country. The slogan is- 'Invaluable Treasures of Incredible India'.
The 123rd Constitutional Amendment Bill giving constitutional status to the National
Commission for Backward Classes (NCBC) has got Parliamentary assent. It will give the
institution all powers to safeguard the rights of the socially and educationally backward classes
and fulfils a long pending commitment of the central govt to the OBCs. NCBC will have a
Chairperson, Deputy Chairperson and 3 other members of which at least one will be a woman.
Minister of state for Culture (I/C), Dr Mahesh Sharma, released 3 books: ‘Jewellery’,
‘Ghats of Banaras’ and ‘Untold Story of Broadcasting’, at IGNCA (Indira Gandhi
National Centre for the Arts), in New Delhi. ‘Jewellery’ was written by Dr Gulab Kothari.
‘Ghats of Banaras’ was written by Dr Sachidanand Joshi and ‘Untold Story of Broadcasting’ was
written by Dr Gautam Chatterjee.
The Khangchendzonga Biosphere Reserve (in Sikkim) has become the 11th Biosphere
Reserve from India that has been included in the UNESCO designated World Network of
Biosphere Reserves (WNBR).
Indian-American high school student AviGoel has won the world championship at the
International Geography Bee’s junior varsity division which was held in Berlin, Germany.
14-year old Avi is a tenth grader at Silver Creek High School in Evergreen, San Jose, California.
Kolkata Municipal Corporation (KMC) launched a Flood Forecasting & Early Warning
System (FFEWS) for Kolkata City. It is also India‟s first comprehensive city-level FFEWS.
SC declared the Centre's flagship Aadhaar scheme as Constitutionally valid. The Supreme
Court ruled that linking the Aadhaar card to PAN card is mandatory & is needed for filing income
tax returns. The apex court, however, said Aadhaar is notmandatory for
openingbankaccounts& linking with existing accounts.
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Supreme Court agreed to live-streaming & video recording of court proceedings, saying
“sunlight is the best disinfectant”. The Supreme Court allowed live streaming of cases of
Constitutional importance that take place in the Court of the Chief Justice of India.
Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) & ISRO signed anMoU for setting up of an state-of-the-art
Integrated Control Room for Emergency Response (ICR-ER) in Ministry of Home Affairs.
Union Cabinet has approved an ordinance making triple talaq a punishable offence. The
Supreme Court had in a verdict in August last year declared it illegal & unconstitutional.
Union Minister for Minority Affairs MukhtarAbbasNaqvi launched the country's first
"National Scholarship Portal Mobile App" (NSP Mobile App) in New Delhi.
Union minister K J Alphons, the Minister of State for Tourism, inaugurated the country's
first tribal circuit project connecting 13 tourism sites in Chhattisgarh.
NITI Aayog, Intel & Tata Institute of Fundamental Research (TIFR) are collaborating to set
up a Model International Center for Transformative Artificial Intelligence (ICTAI).
Ministry of Health & Family Welfare announced the implementation of the Human
Immunodeficiency Virus (HIV) & Acquired Immune Deficiency Syndrome (AIDS)
(Prevention & Control) Act, 2017. As per the law, every HIV infected or affected person
below the age of 18 has the right to live in a shared household & enjoy its facilities. Those
violating the act could be jailed for up to two years or fined up to Rs1 lakh or both.
The first of its kind university in the country in the transport sector, the National Rail &
Transportation Institute (NRTI), started operations. Currently, it is functioning out of the
National Academy of Indian Railways, Vadodara.
The Supreme Court abolished Section 377 of the Indian Penal Code (IPC), the 1862 law
which criminalised homosexuality. The Delhi High Court had decriminalised homosexuality in
2009, but the decisionwas overturned by the Supreme Court in 2013. As per Section 377,
consensual sexual acts are also considered unnatural & are punishable.
India and Russia seal defense deal during the annual bilateral summit of USD 5 billion for
defence system at Hyderabad house S-400 air defence system.
A joint Multi – National Maritime Exercise between the Indian, Brazilian and South
African Navies, is being held at Simons Town, South Africa -- IBSAMAR (6th edition). The
objective of the exercise is to undertake collective training for participating navies, building
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interoperability and mutual understanding as well as sharing of best practices.The last edition of
IBSAMAR (IBSAMAR V) was conducted off Goa, from 19 – 26 Feb 16.
The 46th edition of Cervantino International Festival, to be held in Mexico. India will
participate as a guest of honour. The festival, started in 1953 with a focus on theatre, had India
participating regularly since 1979. However, it will be India's first time as a guest of honour
country.
The Rabindranath Tagore Memorial Auditorium built with Indian grant assistance of 30
crore Sri Lankan rupees has been dedicated to the people in a special function in Sri Lanka. The
state of art auditorium with 1500 seating capacity has been designed by the famous Sri Lankan
architect Geoffrey Bawa to conform to the philosophy of “Tropical Modernism”.
Sushma Swaraj has launched the ‘India for Humanity’ initiative, a year-long series of
artificial limb fitment camps. The limb fitment camps aim to provide physical, economic and
social rehabilitation of the differently-abled around the world.
According to the 2018 Henley Passport Index, Japan’s passport has been declared the
most powerful passport across the world in this year. The Japanese people can travel
without a Visa (or on-arrival Visa) across 190 countries.
The Southeast Asian country decided to scrap capital punishment following strong domestic
opposition to the practice -- Malaysia. Currently, Capital punishment in Malaysia is mandatory
for murder, kidnapping, possession of firearms and drug trafficking, among other crimes.
The defense minister Sitharaman addressed the ‘IndiaFrance Defence Engagement in a
Multipolar World’ in -- Paris. The defense minister SmtSitharaman addressed ‘India-France
Defence Engagement in a Multipolar World’ at the Institute of Strategic Research (IRSEM)
in Paris.
The Indian Ocean: Defining our Future” Conference was held at Temple Trees, in Colombo,
Sri Lanka. It is aimed to explore strongest challenges in the Indian Ocean region.
India was elected to the United Nations' top human rights body for a period of three years
from 1st January 2019. India got 188 votes in the Asia-Pacific category.
Vice President M. Venkaiah Naidu attended the two-day Asia Europe Meeting (ASEM) summit
at Brussels (Belgium). Note: The theme of this year’s ASEM Summit is "Global Partners for
Global Challenges”.
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Canada has become the second country (first Uruguay) to legalize possession and use of
recreational cannabis.
UK-built spacecraft BepiColombo mission will set off for Mercury to determine whether the
plant, which is the closest to the Sun (contains water) -
According to Bhutan's election commission, who won 30 of the 47 national assembly
seats (lower house of the parliament) -- DrukNyamrupTshogpa (DNT).
First-ever India and Japan joint military exercise 'DHARMA GUARDIAN-2018' to
promote Military cooperation will be held in Mizoram.
The 7th meeting of education ministers of member states of the Shanghai Cooperation
Organisation (SCO) was held in -Astana, Kazakhstan.
China's President Xi Jinping has officially opened the world's longest sea-crossing bridge
connecting Hong Kong, Macau and mainland China. The bridge connects Hong Kong to Macau
and the mainland Chinese city of Zhuhai. The bridge spans 55km including its access roads and
has cost about USD 20bn. About 30km of its total length crosses the sea of the Pearl River
delta.
China has successfully tested the world’s largest cargo drone Feihong-98(FH-98),
carry a payload of 1.5 tonnes. This commercial drone ‘Feihong-98’ has been developed and
modified by the China Academy of Aerospace Electronics Technology. The FH-98 has a maximum
take-off weight of 5.25 tonnes (flight height of 4, 500 metres) a cruising speed of 180 kmph,
and a maximum range of 1, 200 kms.
The NATO's (North Atlantic Treaty Organization) biggest military maneuvers (since the
Cold War) begins in Norway. Around 65 vessels, 150 aircraft and 10, 000 vehicles will also
participate in the drill, which takes place in central and eastern Norway, the North Atlantic and
the Baltic Sea.
India collaborate with the United Kingdom (UK) to research different aspects of the
Ganga delta region and the Bay of Bengal. The Bay of Bengal is also critical to India in terms of
resources and also has an impact on the Southwest Monsoon, the lifeline of the country.
Germany's chancellor (since 2000) Angela Merkel, she will step down as chancellor in 2021.
The world's largest airport terminal "under one roof" has been officially opened in
Istanbul. It has capacity to serve 90 million passengers.
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Japan has announced to join the group International Solar Alliance (ISA). Japan will be the
71st country to sign and 48th country to ratify the International Solar Alliance (ISA) Framework.
China has successfully launched a high orbit satellite to boost its home-grown BeiDou
global satellite navigation system being built to rival United States Global Position System
(GPS).
Netherlands will be the Partner Country of 25th DST – CII Technology Summit to be
organized in 2019. India and the Netherlands are addressing unmet needs and opening new
collaborative avenues together in areas such as water, health, agriculture, high tech systems
and IT.
The World Corporate Games 2019 will be held for the first time in the Middle East in
Doha. The 23rd edition is held under the patronage of PM and Interior Minister H E Sheikh
Abdullah bin Nasser bin Khalifa Al Thani and will bring together the local, regional and
international business sporting community. It will be the first time that the World Corporate
Games, established nearly 30 years ago, incorporate eSports and mind sports.
The 18th Indian Ocean Rim Association (IORA) Council of Ministers Meeting was held in
Durban, South Africa. Gen. (Dr.) VK Singh (Retd.), Minister of State for External Affairs,
attended the IORA Council of Ministers Meeting. This meeting took place during the on-going
celebrations of the 150th year of the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi and the 100th
birth anniversary of Nelson Mandela.
India has signed anMoUs with the country in Extradition Treaty, Atomic Energy and VISA
Waiver -- Malawi. According to the T S Tirumurti (Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs),
Secretariat India & Malawi have signed three MoUs on Extradition Treaty, cooperation in the field
of Atomic Energy for peaceful purposes and VISA Waiver for Diplomatic and Official Passports.
Indian Food and Agro Buyer Seller Meet held in Jaddah. Saudi Arabia is India’s one of
the most important trade partners and is a major FDI partner of India after the UAE in Gulf
region. The major products exported by India to Saudi Arabia were rice, Chemicals, refined
petroleum oil and motor vehicles and its parts.
The world’s first artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor debuts in China. The world’s
first artificial intelligence (AI) news anchor made “his” debut at the on-going fifth World
Internet Conference in east China’s Zhejiang province.
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The 33rdedition of the ASEANSummit has begun in Singapore. PMModi is scheduled to
attend the East Asia Summit and Associated meetings of ASEAN. He also addressed the audience
during the Fintech Conference along with the IMF Managing Director, Christine Lagarde.
Commerce Minister leads delegation for RCEP meet in Singapore. The RCEP members
include 10 ASEAN members (Brunei Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore,
Thailand, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam) and their 6 free trade agreement partners
(India, China, Japan, South Korea, Australia and New Zealand).
The fourthedition of Intex South Asia was inaugurated in Colombo. The event has been
organized by Worldex India Exhibition and Promotion Pvt. Ltd in partnership with Cotton
Textiles Export Promotion Council (TEXPROCIL), Retailers Association of India, Clothing
Manufacturers Association of India, Confederation of Indian Textile Industry (CITI) etc.
India has been re-elected as a Member of the International Telecommunications Union (ITU)
Council for another 4-year term (2019-2022).
PMNarendraModiattend the swearing-in ceremony of President of Maldives Ibrahim Mohamed
Solih. India is looking forward to closely work with Maldives in further deepening its partnership.
Amnesty International stripped Aung San SuuKyi of its highest honor over the Myanmar
leader's ‘indifference’ to the atrocities committed by the country's military against Rohingya
Muslims.
PMModi participated in the ASEAN-India Breakfast Summit in Singapore. The ASEAN
members are Indonesia, Thailand, Singapore, Malaysia, The Philippines, Vietnam, Myanmar,
Cambodia, Brunei, and Laos.
India will overtake the US to become the world’s second-biggest emitter of carbon dioxide
from the power sector before 2030.
The World Tolerance Summit opens for the first time in UAE, Dubai. The two-day summit
is being held in line with the UN’s International Day of Tolerance. The theme of the Summit was
‘Prospering from Pluralism: Embracing Diversity through Innovation and
Collaboration’.
OxfordDictionary has declared the adjective as the Word of the Year 2018 -- toxic.
The adjective toxic is defined as ‘poisonous’. The word toxic was selected from a shortlist that
included contenders such as ‘gaslighting, ’ ‘incel’ and ‘techlash.
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India and UnitedKingdom have signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for
collaboration in Cancerresearch. The MoU was signed between Department of Biotechnology
(DBT) and Cancer Research UK (CRUK) for India-UK Cancer Research Initiative for collaboration
in cancer research for the next five years.
The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) summit ended with its leaders failing to
agree on a formal joint statement in Papua New Guinea. The Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation
(APEC) is a regional economic forum established in 1989 to leverage the growing
interdependence of the AsiaPacific. APEC has 21 members.
India, US Joint Special Forces Exercise 2018 commenced at Mahajan Field Firing
Range (MFFR), Bikaner in Rajasthan --VajraPrahar. The 12 days exercise was called between
Special Forces of both countries to deal with operations for counter-terrorism and is being done
at unit as well as sub-unit levels.
The Nepal’s minister has inaugurated an exhibition of construction equipment and
technology at Bhaktapur (near Kathmandu) in Nepal -- ConMac2018.
MEA SushmaSwaraj co-chaired 9th meeting of IndiaLaoPDRJointCommission in
Vientiane. The two sides have reviewed the entire gamut of bilateral relations covering areas of
Defence, Agriculture, Trade and Investment, Science and IT, Energy and Mining among others.
12thWorldCongress on MountainMedicine started in Kathmandu, Nepal. The biennial
event mainly focuses on science and research aspects of high-altitude medicine. The theme of
congress is “Mountain Medicine in the Heart of the Himalayas”.
Nepal PM KPSharmaOli has launched a Security Scheme for formal sector workers of the
country -- Social Security Scheme. The new social security scheme is contribution based and
it will cover health and medical facilities, safe motherhood, accident and physical incapacity
security, security to dependent family members and security at old age.
The PMModi has taken part in the 13thG-20summit in Buenos Aires (Argentina). The
theme of the summit is ‘Building Consensus for a Fair and Sustainable Development’.
During the G20 summit, India will highlight the need for reformed multilateralism which reflects
the contemporary realities and can effectively strengthen collective action for global good.
The SustainableBlueEconomyConference was held in Nairobi, Kenya. The Sustainable
Blue Economy Conference organized by Kenya and co-hosted by Japan and Canada.The theme
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of this conference was ‘The Blue Economy and the 2030 Agenda for Sustainable
Development’.
NASA's robotic lander successfully landed on Red Planet Mars after the six-month
journey—InSight. The spacecraft has been designed to dig deep into the rocky surface of the
Mars to reveal its secrets.The lander sent signals indicating that its solar panels are open and
collecting sunlight on the Martian surface.
Air forces of the United States and India will participate in a 12-day joint exercise at
two air force stations in West Bengal --- Cope India 2019. The exercise will be held from 3rd
to 14th December at Air Station Kalaikunda and Air Station Arjan Singh (Panagarh).
The Indian Space Research Organisation's (ISRO) reliable workhorse PSLV-C43
rocket successfully lifted off with earth observation satellite --HysIS (hyperspectral imaging
satellite).The 30 commercial satellites (1 micro and 29 nano) from eight countries, combined
weight is 261.5 kg.
The Kimberley Process Certification Scheme (KPCS) Plenary 2018 was held in Brussels,
Belgium. EU handed over the Chairmanship of KPCS to India from1st January 2019.India is the
founding member of KPCS and is actively involved in KP activities to ensure that almost 99%
of the diamond trade in the world is conflict free.
Nepal's PMK.P. Sharma Oli has inaugurated the two-day Asia Pacific Summit-2018 in
Kathmandu. The theme of Summit is "Addressing the Critical Challenges of Our Time:
Interdependence, Mutual Prosperity, and Universal Values". Around 1500 participants
from 45 countries, including India, attending the summit.
The 24th meeting of Conference of Parties (COP-24) to the United Nations Framework
Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC) has begun at Katowice, Poland.
OPEC Country has decided to leave the Organization of the Petroleum Exporting
Countries (OPEC) from January 2019 (after nearly six decades) and focus more on the
production of natural gas Qatar.
NASA's InSight lander has provided the first-ever ‘sounds’ of Martian wind on the Mars.
According to NASA, InSight sensors captured a haunting low rumble caused by vibrations from
the wind, estimated to be blowing between 10 to 15 miles per hour on 1st December.
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FAO Councilhas approved India’s proposal to observe an International Year of Millets in
2023. The 160th session of the FAO Council in Rome approved the proposal. FAO Council has
also approved India’s membership to the Executive Board of the United Nations World
Food Program for 2020 and 2021.
The Celebrations of week-long celebrations ‘Vivah Panchami’ begins in the historic
Janakpur city, Nepal. According to Hindu mythology, Lord Rama married Goddess Sita (the
daughter of King Janak of Janakpur) on Vivah Panchami.
Israel has become full member of the Paris-based Financial Action Task Force (FATF).
FATF is an international body (established in 1989) to set up to combat money laundering,
terrorist financing etc.,
The 40th session of the GCC summit will be held in UAE. The Gulf Cooperation Council
(GCC) is a political and economic alliance of six countries (Bahrain, Kuwait, Oman, Qatar, Saudi
Arabia andthe United Arab Emirates) in the Arabian Peninsula
President Ram NathKovind has inaugurated the 5th Enterprise India show in Yangon,
Myanmar. He has dedicated India assisted project ‘Advanced Centre for Agricultural
Research & Education’ (ACARE) and dedicated the Rice Bio-Park to the people of Myanmar.
European Union (EU) has established India’s first Jean Monnet Centre of Excellence
(CoE) at Department of European Studies (DES) at MAHE in New Delhi. Jean Monnet was
French political economist and diplomat.
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APPOINTMENTS & RESIGNS
Fr. Cheif (RAW)RajinderKhanna was appointed the Deputy National Security Adviser
(NSA).
The central government appointed Fr.Sec (RAW) AB Mathur as interlocutor on its behalf
to hold talks with the United Liberation Front of Assam (ULFA).
T.S. Tirumurti was appointed the Secretary (Economic Relations) in the External Affairs
Ministry.
Vijay KeshavGokhale was recently appointed as Foreign Secretary.
Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) has approved appointment of Vijay
Kumar as Managing Director and CEO of National Commodity & Derivatives Exchange Limited
(NCDEX).
Vice Admiral AjendraBahadur Singh, took charge as Chief of Staff, Western Naval
Command and he replaces Vice Admiral Ravneet Singh.
Romanian PM Mihai Tudose resigned after his party (Social Democratic Party) withdrew
its support.
Min. of Sports Tracey Crouch was appointed as UK’s first-ever minister in charge to
tackle loneliness and combat social isolation 'minister for loneliness'.
S.Selvakumar was appointed as the Chairman and Manging Director (CMD) of Security
Printing and Minting Corporation of India Ltd (SPMCIL).He is Joint Secretary in the Department
of Economic Affairs in the Ministry of Finance.
Kenneth Chenault, Former CEO of American Express, joined Facebook’s board, becoming
the first African American Board Member of Facebook.
Gujarat’s first woman Fr.CM Anandiben Patel has been appointed Governor of MP.
Senior IPS officer SudeepLakhtakia has been appointed the new Director General (DG)
of the 'black cats' commando force National Security Guard (NSG).
Om PrakashRawat was appointed as the next Chief Election Commissioner.
Srikumar Menon was appointed next Ambassador of India to the Republic of Angola.
S.Somanath took charge as the Director of Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre at a function
in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
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Sudeep Lakhtakia was appointed the next new Director General (DG) of National
Security Guard (NSG).
Rajesh Agarwal was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of
Niger.
The US Senate appointed Jerome H Powell as the next Chairman of the Federal
Reserve.
Tsewang Namgyal was appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the Republic of
Poland.He is at present the Ambassador of India to Cuba.
Dr V Narayanan has taken charge as Director of ISRO’s Liquid Propulsion Systems
Centre, at Valiamala, Kerala.
MD and CEO of Allahabad Bank Usha Ananthasubramanian became the first woman
chairman of Indian Banks’ Association (IBA) for 2017-18 by its Managing Committee.
Paul Romerresigned from his position as the World Bank's chief economist after he
made a controversial statement on Chile's rankings in ‘Doing Business’ annual report by World
Bank.
Lt. Gen Anil Chauhan assumed charge as the new Director General of Military
Operations (DGMO) of the Indian Army.
DilipAsbe has been appointed as Managing Director (MD) and CEO of National
Payments Corporation of India (NPCI).
NeelamKapoor was appointed as Director General (DG) of Sports Authority of India (SAI).
She is currently the Principal Director General of the Directorate of Field Publicity (DFP).
B A Chopade has been appointed as the vice-chancellor of Banaras Hindu University
(BHU) .
Justice Syed Mahmud Hossain has been appointed as Chief Justice of Bangladesh.
NITI Aayog CEO Amitabh Kant was given an extension till 30th June 2019.
Dubai International Airport has retained its position as world’s busiest international
airport in terms of passenger traffic.
Bangladesh President Abdul Hamid was re-elected unopposed for another five-year
term. Chief Election Commissioner KM Nurul Huda made this announcement.
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Indian women’s cricket team opener SmritiMandhana, was appointed the new brand
ambassador of 'Power', Bata's sport wear brand.
Justice Abhilasha Kumari took charge as the Chief Justice of Manipur High Court.
Antony Dominic, Acting Chief Justice , took charge as the Chief Justice of Kerala.
PepsiCo Fr.Chairman and CEO Indra Nooyi has been appointed as the International
Cricket Council (ICC) Board’s first independent female director.
Grand Master Vidit Gujrathi has been named the brand ambassador of All India Chess
Federation for the Blind (AICFB).
The Muthoot Group has appointed Amitabh Bachchan as its Brand Ambassador.
KP Sharma Oli was named the next Prime Minister of Nepal.
Cyril Ramaphosa was elected the new President of South Africa.
Sachin Tendulkar was named the brand ambassador of the upcoming T20 Mumbai
League.
Shoaib Akhtar has been named the advisor to the chairman on cricket affairs and the
Pakistan Cricket Board (PCB) brand ambassador. He was the first bowler to cross the 100 mph
mark.
Mountaineer SaminaBaig was appointed the National Goodwill Ambassador for
Pakistan by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP).She is the first Pakistani
woman who had climbed Mount Everest.
Krishna KumariKohli became Pakistan's first Hindu woman to be elected to Senate.
First female chief Ryoko Azuma was appointed the commander of a unit that consists of
Japan’s biggest warship.
Architect Balkrishna VithaldasDoshi has been named the 2018 winner of architecture's
highest honour , the Pritzker Prize.
Prakriti has become the first woman to be directly inducted as combat officer into the
ITBP (Indo- Tibetan Border Police).
Uber announced the appointment of Indian skipper ViratKohli as its first brand
ambassador in India, thus embarking on a first-of-its-kind initiative across the Asia Pacific
(APAC) region
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Bidya Devi Bhandari was re-elected for a second term as President of Nepal.She became
the first woman president of Nepal in 2015.
US President Donald Trump has nominated Gina Haspel for the position of CIA
Director.
Larry Kudlow has been named the new chief economic advisor to US President Donald
Trump.
Li Keqiang was re-elected as Chinese Prime Minister for a second five- year term.
Vivo announced the appointment of actor Aamir Khan as its brand ambassador for
India.
Bollywood actress Katrina Kaif has been named the brand ambassador of ‘Educate
Girls’, an international non-profit organisation.
Martin Vizcarra was sworn in as the new President of Peru.
J S Rajput has been nominated by the Ministry of Human Resource Development as
India’s representative to the Executive Board of UNESCO.
K Vijay Raghavan was appointed as Principal Scientific Advisor to the Government of
India.
Justice Jawad Rahim was appointed as the acting chairperson of National Green
Tribunal (NGT).
InduBhushan was appointed the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ayushman
Bharat.
Win Myint was elected as President of Myanmar by Myanmar's parliament.
Abiye Ahmed was elected as the new PM of Ethiopia.
Rosemary DiCarlo was named first female UN Political Chief.
DebjaniGhosh, Fr. MD of Intel South Asia, is the new President of Nasscom.
Khadakwasla has been appointed as Director General Border Roads (DGBR).
Indian shuttler Kidambi Srikanth was appointed as a Deputy Collector in the state
government by the CM Chandrababu Naidu.
Senior bureaucrat Chandra Bhushan Kumar has been appointed as Deputy Election
Commissioner as part of a major bureaucratic reshuffle effected by the government.
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Subrata Bhattacharjee has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to the
Republic of Serbia.
SBI Life Insurance has appointed Sanjeev Nautiyal as its new Managing Director &
CEO.
Assam Health & Education Minister Himanta BiswaSarma was unanimously elected the
Badminton Association of India (BAI) President during its annual general body meeting in Goa.
Ajay Kumar Singhania was elected the Secretary General of BAI. BalramBhargava has
been appointed the new Director General of the Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) &
Secretary of the Department of Health Research. He will succeed SoumyaSwaminathan. Former
UN Secretary-General Ban Ki-moon has been elected chairman of 'Boao Forum for
Asia' (BFA).
Rishad Premji, Board member of Wipro Ltd. has been appointed as the Chairman and
Keshav Murugesh as the Vice Chairman of the National Association of Software &
Services Companies (NASSCOM) for 2018-19.
Lt. Gen PP Malhotra assumed charge as Director General of National Cadet Corps
(NCC), the largest uniformed youth organization in the world.
DilipChenoy was appointed as the Secretary-General of industry body Federation of
Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry (FICCI).
Jim Bridenstine will become the 13th administrator of the National Aeronautics &
Space Administration (NASA) seven months after Trump named him to lead the agency.
Senior lawyer Indu Malhotra was sworn in as the Judge of the Supreme Court in the
presence of Chief Justice of India DipakMisra.
UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres has appointed Christine SchranerBurgener of
Switzerland as his new special envoy on Myanmar.
AdityaGhosh resigned as the President & whole-time director of IndiGo & will leave
the company by 31 July 2018.
Haryana Govt. has appointed international shooter GauriSheoran the brand ambassador
for its two health-related programmes. It was announced by CM ManoharLalKhattar at the
launch of the measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign.
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SikkimCM PawanChamling became the longest-serving Chief Minister in India,
surpassing the record of JyotiBasu, who served as West Bengal CM from 1977 to 2000.
The board of directors of Kotak Mahindra Bank has re-designated UdayKotak as Managing
Director & Chief Executive Officer.
J&K Assembly speaker Kavinder Gupta has been appointed as the Deputy-CM of the
state.
BJP leaders GaneshiLal and Kummanam Rajasekharan were appointed as Governors of
Odisha and Mizoram respectively.
Bihar Governor Satya Pal Malik had given additional charge of Odisha.
The Caribbean island of Barbados has elected Mia Mottley as its first female Prime
Minister since gaining independence from the UK in 1966.
Former Pakistan Chief Justice NasirulMulk was appointed as the interim Prime Minister
of the country until the general elections are held on July 25.
Indian American Congresswoman Pramila Jayapal’s sister SusheelaJayapal became the
first South Asian to be elected in Oregon in the western US State.
The President of India has appointed UttamPacharne, as regular Chairman of Lalit
Kala Akademi.
The U.S India Business Council named Ambika Sharma as its head for India.
US Senate confirmed Gina Haspel as the first female director of Central Intelligence
Agency (CIA).
BS Yeddyurappa resigned 55 hours after taking oath as the Karnataka CM, ahead of the
floor test.
Venezuela's President Nicolas Maduro was re-elected for a second six-year term in
presidential elections, according to the National Electoral Council (CNE).
AAC approved the appointment of Mahanadi Coalfields chief Anil Kumar Jha as Chairman
and Managing Director (CMD) of Coal India.
New York Stock Exchange (NYSE) has promoted Stacey Cunningham to President,
making her the first sole woman head of the 226-year-old exchange.
State-run power equipment maker Bharat Heavy Electricals Ltd (BHEL) has appointed
Pravin L. Agrawal as a part-time official director on its board.
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The JD(S)-Congress coalition government head HD Kumaraswamy was sworn-in as the
New CM of Karnataka. Governor VajubhaiVala administered the oath of office and secrecy to
Kumaraswamy.
Congress Leader G.Parameshwara was sworn in as Deputy Chief Minister. Airtel
Payments Bank has appointed Anubrata Biswas as its Managing Director and Chief
Executive Officer.
NSDL executive SudhaBalakrishnan has been appointed the first-ever chief financial
officer(CFO) of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI).
Paraguay gets first interim woman President Alicia Pucheta for the first time in its
history after outgoing leader HoracioCartes stepped down ahead of schedule.
Justice R.K. Agrawal has been appointed as the President of the National Consumer
Disputes Redressal Commission (NCDRC).
Hockey India appointed Harendra Singh as coach of India's men's team, while
SjoerdMarijne will take over as chief coach of women's side.
WhatsApp Co-founder & CEO Jan Koum announced his resignation from the parent
company Facebook.
Mr Sitanshu RanjanKar took over as the 27th Principal Spokesperson of the
Government of India & Director General of Press Information Bureau in New Delhi.
Fr Australian cricketer Justin Langer has been appointed as Australian cricket team's
head coach for all three formats.
ICICI Bank's board appointed Radhakrishnan Nair as an additional (independent)
director of the bank for five years.
Subhash Chandra Khuntia, has been appointed as Chairman of Insurance Regulatory
& Development Authority of India (IRDAI).
Vladimir Putin was sworn-in as the President of Russia for the fourth time, renewing
another six-year term in office. He won the presidential elections with over 76% of the votes.
Facebook has announced that the company's Vice President of Product Chris Daniels
will be taking over Whatsapp after Co-founder Jan Koum announced his departure, recently.
Armenia’s parliament elected NikolPashinyan as a new PM in a 59-42 vote.
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Google had appointed Nitin Bawankule as the country head for its cloud business in
India as the search giant looks at taking a larger share of the booming demand for those
services in the country.
Carlos Alvarado was sworn in as the new President of Costa Rica.
Mahathir Mohamad was sworn in as PM of Malaysia.He took the oath at the Istana
Negara Palace in Kuala Lumpur.
Fr BCCI President ShashankManohar will serve a second two-year term as the
independent chairman of the International Cricket Council after he was elected unopposed by
the governing body's Board.
Odisha CM- Naveen Patnaik, Mizoram CM- LalThanhawla.
SBI MD B.Sriram has resigned from the country’s largest lender after his appointment as
Chief executive of IDBI Bank.
Pakistan’s National Security Advisor Nasser Khan Janjua resigned from his post.
Senior bureaucrat S.Ramesh appointed as chairman of the Central Board of Indirect
Taxes & Customs (CBIC).
Turkey's long-standing leader RecepTayyipErdogan won a new five-year term after
securing outright victory in the first round of a presidential poll.
Govt. appointed ArjitBasu as Managing Director of the country's largest lender State
Bank of India (SBI).
Chief Economic Advisor (CEA) of India, Arvind Subramanian had resigned from the
post & will return to the US because of "pressing family commitments".
Arvind Saxena has been appointed to serve as the acting Chairman of the Union Public
Service Commission (UPSC).
Dr.InderJit Singh assumed charge as Secretary, Ministry of Coal at ShastriBhawan
office, New Delhi.
An Indian-American woman, Dhivya Suryadevara named the Chief Finance Officer of the
US’ largest automaker, General Motors.
Giorgi Kvirikashvili, PM of Georgia, has announced his resignation amid a disagreement
with BidzinaIvanishvili, the leader of the ruling party.
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Colombia's youngest ever PresidentIvan Duque to be its next president after a long &
divisive campaign.
J&K CM Mehbooba Mufti submitted her resignation to the Governor after BJP announced
to pull out of an alliance with Peoples Democratic Party (PDP).
BJP's General Secretary Ram Madhav also called for Governor's rule in Jammu &
Kashmir.
India’s second largest ICICI Bank board has appointed ICICI Prudential Life
Insurance CEOSandeep Bakhshi as whole-time director & chief operating officer (COO).
N.S. Kannan has been appointed as CEO of ICICI Prudential Life Insurance for five
years.
An IAS office AmitKhare assumed charge as Secretary in the Ministry of Information &
Broadcasting on superannuation of Narendra Kumar Sinha.
Giuseppe Conte sworn in as PM of Italy’s new populist government.
Fr.NIA Chief Sharad Kumar has appointed vigilance commissioner in the probity
watchdog CVC.
President Ram NathKovind gave West Bengal Governor Keshari NathTripathi
additional charge of Tripura Governor.
Spanish Socialist Pedro Sanchez has been sworn in as the country's new PM by King
Felipe.
In Egypt, President Abdel Fattah al-Sisi was sworn in for a second four-year term in
office as the country faces major economic & security challenges.
The Centre has appointed MK Jain, Managing Director, & CEO of IDBI Bank, as the
RBI’s Deputy Governor.
Tata AIA Life announced that its board has appointed Rishi Srivastava as the new chief
executive officer and managing director.
The Hongkong and Shanghai Banking Corporation (HSBC) announced the appointment
of Surendra Rosha as Chief Executive Officer for HSBC India, subject to regulatory
approvals.
Andres Manuel Lopez Obrador has been elected as Mexico's President with over 53% of
the vote, according to the country's electoral commission.
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Chennai-based United India Insurance Company announced the appointment of K B
Vijay Srinivas as its Director and General Manager.
Senior bureaucrat Saraswati Prasad has taken over the additional charge as chairman
and managing director of steel PSU Steel Authority of India Limited (SAIL).
P K Shrivastava took over the reins of the Ordnance Factory Board as its new Director
General and Chairman.
Payments Council of India (PCI) has announced the appointment of Vishwas Patel,
CEO of Infibeam Avenues, as its new chairman. It has also announced the appointment of
Loney Antony, MD, Hitachi Payment Services, as its new co-chairman.
UttamDhillon, an Indian-American top White House lawyer, has been appointed as the new
head of the crucial Drug Enforcement Agency that combats the smuggling and use of
narcotics in the US.
UN Gen Antonio Guterres appointed a veteran Uruguayan Army official Major General
José EladioAlcain as head of the United Nations mission tasked with monitoring the
ceasefire line between India and Pakistan.
Justice Adarsh Kumar Goel, who retired from the Supreme Court of India has been
appointed as the new Chairperson of the National Green Tribunal (NGT).
Brexit Secretary David Davis has resigned from the UK government.
Dr.SandeepSancheti, Vice Chancellor of SRM Institute of Science and Technology
(SRMIST) has assumed charge as the 97th President of the Association of Indian
Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
British PM Theresa May appointed Jeremy Hunt as Foreign Secretary.
VP, India and the President of Indian Council of World Affairs (ICWA), M. Venkaiah
Naidu has appointed Dr. T.C.A. Raghavan as the Director General, ex-officio Member-
Secretary of the Council, ICWA.
Haryana Governor Kaptan Singh Solanki was given the additional charge of Himachal
Pradesh.
Bhushan Steel has approved the appointment of TV Narendran as Chairman and Non-
Executive Additional Director of the company.
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Wrestling Federation of India (WFI) President BrijBhushan Saran Singh is set to be
named the Chef de Mission of the Asian Games-bound Indian contingent. The four deputy
Chefs de Mission are BS Kushwaha, RK Sacheti, DK Singh & Colonel RK Swain.
Balesh Sharma takes over as Vodafone Idea's first CEO.
Veteran Indian development economist Satya S Tripathi has been appointed as the
Assistant Secretary-General and Head of the New York Office of the United Nations
Environment Programme (UNEP) by UN Chief Antonio Guterres.
The Centre appointed renowned scientist, Dr G Satheesh Reddy, as Chairman of the
Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) and Secretary in Department
of Defence Research & Development (DDR&D).
Industry chamber Assocham appointed former bureaucrat Uday Kumar Varma as its new
Secretary General.
Union Minister ArunJaitley is back as the Finance Minister after a three-month interval
to recuperate from a kidney transplant surgery.
Film actor Shri Akshay Kumar appointed as the Road Safety Brand Ambassador.
IAS officer K S Srinivas has taken over as Chairman of Marine Products Export
Development Authority (MPEDA).
Malian President Ibrahim Boubacar Keita has been re-elected for a five-year term after
winning a landslide in a runoff ballot.
Colorado Party’s Mario Abdo Benitez was sworn in as the new President of Paraguay
for a five-year term.
Cricketer-turned-politician Imran Khan took oath as Pakistan's new Prime Minister.
Infosys Chief Financial Officer MD Ranganath, a veteran of nearly two decades at
India’s second-largest software services company, has abruptly stepped down from his
position.
Subhash Sheoratan Mundra has been appointed as Independent Director on the Board
of Indiabulls Housing Finance Ltd (IBHFL) for a period of three years.
Supreme Court will have three serving women judges for the first time, after the Centre
cleared the elevation of Madras High Court Chief Justice Indira Banerjee. The other two
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judges are R Banumathi, appointed in August 2014, and InduMalhotra, appointed in April
2018.
PepsiCo CEO IndraNooyi will step down in October after serving for 12 years as the top
boss at the global New Appointments 5 beverage giant, PepsiCo. She will be succeeded by
company President Ramon Laguarta.
Zimbabwe President Emmerson Mnangagwa narrowly won the country’s landmark
election in Zimbabwe.
Farm and construction equipment maker Escorts appointed Nikhil Nanda as the chairman
and managing director (MD) of the company.
The nominating committee of Internet Corporation for Assigned Names and Numbers
(ICANN) has selected Ajay Data, Founder & CEO of Data XGen Plus and a global leader in
email linguistic services, as a new council member of Country Code Supporting Organisation
(ccNSO).
United India Insurance Company announced the appointment of S Gopakumar as its
Director and General Manager with immediate effect.
Justice Rajendra Menon was sworn in as the new Chief Justice of the Delhi High Court
by Lt Governor Anil Baijal at a ceremony held at the Raj Niwas in New Delhi.
NDA candidate Harivansh Narayan Singh was elected the RajyaSabha Deputy
Chairman with 125 votes.
Ivan Duque was sworn in as the newly elected President of Colombia.
UN Gen Antonio Guterres has chosen former Chilean President Michelle Bachelet to be
the UN’s new human rights chief.
Smt. Justice ManjulaChellur took Oath as Chairperson, Appellate Tribunal for Electricity,
Ministry of Power.
Vikram Misri has been appointed as the next Ambassador of India to China.
Technology giant Google has appointed its privacy lawyer, Keith Enright, as Chief Privacy
Officer.
Opposition leader Ibrahim Mohamed Solih won the Maldives' presidential election, a
surprise defeat for President Abdulla Yameen.
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Renowned scientist Kamlesh NilkanthVyas has been appointed the secretary of the
Department of Atomic Energy&chairman of the Atomic Energy Commission.
Tajinder Mukherjee has taken over as the Chairman & Managing Director of National
Insurance Company Limited (NICL).
Actors Varun Dhawan & Anushka Sharma have been signed on to promote & endorse
the Skill India Mission.
Moutaz Mousa Abdallah has become Sudan’s new PM.
President of India has appointed Justice RanjanGogoi as the 46th Chief Justice of India.
HDFC Life appointed VibhaPadalkar as its new managing director & CEO for a period of
three year
Binoy Kumar has taken over as Secretary, Ministry of Steel.
WPP Plc, the world’s largest communication services group, announced the appointment of
Mark Read as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) & Executive Director (ED).
India retained the top WHO position in South-East Asia Region with Dr PoonamKhetrapal
Singh unanimously re-elected as Regional Director.
Bharat Sanchar Nigam Ltd (BSNL) roped in Indian boxer MC Mary Kom as its brand
ambassador for two years.
State Bank of India (SBI) has appointed Anshula Kant as MD of the Bank.
Axis Bank appointed Amitabh Chaudhry as MD & CEO from 1st Jan, 2019. He is MD & CEO
of HDFC Standard Life Insurance Company at present.
Ajit Mohan has been appointed as the Managing Director (MD) and Vice President of
the Facebook (India wing).
Jayant Mammen Mathew (Executive Editor of MalayalaManorama) has been elected
as the President of the Prestigious Indian Newspaper Society for the year 2018-19.
Navin Gurnaney has been appointed as CEO of Tata Starbucks.
Iraq's parliament elected a veteran Kurdish politician BarhamSalih as the country's new
president.
WNBA leader Lisa Borders became the first CEO of Time's Up.
Gita Gopinath was the first woman to be appointed as head of IMF's research
department.
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ICICI Bank board has elevated Chief Operating Officer (COO) SandeepBakhshi as the
new MD and CEO for five years.
Senior diplomat Sanjay Verma has been appointed as India's Ambassador to Spain.
ArindamBagchi has been appointed as the next Indian Ambassador to the Republic of
Croatia.
Pankaj Sharma has been appointed as the ambassador and India’s permanent
representative to the United Nations Conference on Disarmament (UNCD) in Geneva,
Switzerland.
Rakesh Sharma has been appointed as managing director (MD) and Chief executive
officer (CEO) of IDBI bank for a period of six months.
Srinivasan Swamy has been appointed as the chairman of the International
Advertising Association (IAA).
Nikki Haley, US Ambassador to the United Nations resigned directly to US President
Donald Trump.
Senior Advocate Tushar Mehta has been appointed as the new Solicitor General of India.
The International Criminal Police Organization (Interpol) chief resigns amid detention
in China -MengHongwei.
SeniorVice-President of Interpol's Executive Committee, Kim Jong Yang of South
Korea, will be instated as the acting President.
Dr. ShekharMande has been appointed as the Director General of Council of Scientific
and Industrial Research (CSIR) and Secretary of the Department of Scientific and
Research (DSIR).
Min of State Mobashar Jawed Akbar has resigned from his post in the wake of
allegations of sexual harassment made by several women against him.
Chief of the National Commission for Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) for a period
of three years was Priyank Kanoongo.
M Nageshwar Rao has been appointed as interim Central Bureau of Investigation
(CBI) Director with immediate effect.
Veteran banker Satish Kumar Gupta has been appointed as MD and CEO of Paytm
Payments Bank.
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The four-member GoM headed by the Rajnath Singh will examine the existing provisions
for dealing with sexual harassment of women in offices.
Fr. SBI chairperson Arundhati Bhattacharya has been appointed as an Independent
Director of IT company – Wipro.
Justice Naresh Harish chandra ‘Patil’ sworn-in as the Chief Justice of the Bombay
High Court.
Ethiopian members of parliament have elected Sahle-Work Zewde as the country's first
female President.
Far-right party candidate JairBolsonaro has won the Presidency of Latin America’s
largest nation Brazil.
The government has appointed Indian Revenue Service officer Sanjay Kumar Mishra as
Enforcement Directorate chief.
Senior IPS officer S SDeswal has been appointed the chief of the Indo-Tibetan Border
Police (ITBP).
Indian actor AnupamKher has resigned as the chairman of the Film and Television
Institute of India (FTII) citing commitments to an international TV show in the U.S.
Senior diplomat Gaddam Dharmendra has been appointed India's Ambassador to Iran.
Justice Sanjay Kumar Seth sworn in as the 24th Chief Justice of the Madhya Pradesh
High Court.
D V Sadananda Gowda takes additional charge of the Ministry of Chemicals and
Fertilisers.
Ashok Chawla steps down as Yes Bank chairman.
Justice Amareshwar PratapSahi sworn in as Chief Justice of Patna High Court. The
oath of office was administered by Bihar governor LaljiTandon.
UIDAI head Ajay BhushanPandey to be next Revenue Secretary.
Jalaj Srivastava has been appointed as chairman of the Inland Waterways Authority
of India (IWAI).
Kim Jong Yang (South Korea) has been elected as the Interpol President for two-year
term.
Senior IAS officer Vijay Kumar Dev has been appointed as the chief secretary of Delhi.
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Nahid Afrin has been appointed as the first 'Youth Advocate' of the north eastern region
by the UNICEF to fight for child rights.
Sunil Arora has been appointed the new Chief Election Commissioner (CEC) of India.
Ranbir Singh has been appointed as the Chief Electoral Officer (CEO) of Delhi.
Shri A.M. Naik has been appointed as the Chairman of National Skill Development
Corporation (NSDC) by the Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.
Emmy nominated British actress Millie Bobby Brown has been appointed as UNICEF’s
newest Goodwill Ambassador.
UNICEF Youth Ambassadors:
Name
Profession
Ambassador
Wang Yuan (Roy Wang), 18
year
Singer (China) UNICEF China
Hima Das (18- year) Athlete (India) UNICEF India
HinnaAsefiWardak (15 year) Television presenter (Afghanistan) UNICEF
Afghanistan
SonamWangchen (16- year) Singer, songwriter and musician (Bhutan) UNICEF Bhutan
El Sistema The National Children's Orchestra of Venezuela
(Venezuela)
UNICEF Venezuela
New Finance Secretary of India was Ajay Narayan Jha.
International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) has appointed its new CEO
Jon Ridgeon.
Former Indian diplomat Preeti Saran elected to UN's Socio-Economic Cultural panel.
New Chief Economic Adviser for three years Dr. Krishnamurthy Subramanian.
New Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of the New India Assurance for a period
of five years AtulSahai.
RashtriyaLokSamta Party (RLSP) chief has resigned from the Union council of ministers
Upendra Kushwaha.
Myntra’s chief executive office (CEO) has resigned from his role with his position set to
be abolished Ananth Narayanan.
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Former economic affairs secretary Shaktikanta Das has been appointed as the 25th
governor of the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) for period of three years.
Telangana Rashtra Samithi (TRS) Chief took oath as the Chief Minister of the youngest
state in the country, Telangana K Chandrasekhar Rao.
New president of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) Society and Chairman
of Governing Council Brijendra Pal Singh.
New Vice-Chair of the UN Panel of Auditors Rajiv Mehrishi.
SUMMITS
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Global Investors Summit 2018 - & ‘Advantage Assam’ in
Guwahati.
India-Russia Agriculture Business Summit was held in New Delhi. India- Russia
Agriculture Business Summit was organized by the Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare.
PM NarendraModi, inaugurated the 2018 edition of the World Sustainable Development
Summit (WSDS 2018) at VigyanBhawan in New Delhi. Theme –‘Partnerships for a Resilient
Planet’.
PM Narendra Modi delivered the keynote address at the 4th Global Business Summit in New
Delhi. Theme - ‘New Economy, New Rules’.
PM NarendraModiaddressed the 2nd India-Korea Business Summit in New Delhi.
Theme -"India-Korea: Scaling up the Special Strategic Relationship through Trade and
Investments".
India is to host the first International Solar Alliance (ISA) Summit on 11th March 2018,
in Delhi. French President Emanuel Macron will participate in the event.
Asia's largest startup ecosystem congregation, Huddle Kerala, will be held at Kovalam.
The Global Logistics Summit was held in New Delhi. It was organised by the Department
of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce & Industry, along with FICCI & the World Bank Group.
The two-day Assam Spring Festival began at the Manas National Park
Tripura hosted the first meeting of the NITIForum for NorthEast- a unit of NITI Aayog in
Agartala.
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Bidya Devi Bhandari inaugurated an International Conference on Human Rights forSouth
Asia in Kathmandu.
An international conference on ‘Water, Environment & Climate Change: Knowledge
Sharing & Partnership’ started in Kathmandu, Nepal.
PM Narendra Modi inaugurated 16th International Energy Forum Ministerial Meeting in New
Delhi. It is hosted by India & co-hosted by China & Korea.
India Mobile Congress will be held in Oct 2018 at Aerocity in New Delhi organized by
Department of Telecommunications & Cellular Operators Association of India.
The 7th edition of Home Expo India 2018, organised by Export Promotion Council for
Handicrafts (EPCH), was inaugurated at India Expo Centre & Mart in Greater Noida.
Commonwealth Heads of Government Meeting (CHOGM 2018) has begun in London, UK. PM
Narendra Modi will take part in the event .Theme -'Towards a Common Future'.
Ministry of External Affairs in cooperation with the Government of Germany & the United
Nations Office for Disarmament Affairs (UNODA) hosted theIndia-Wiesbaden Conference
2018 in New-Delhi.
The 1st meeting of National Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN
Abhiyaan was held today in New Delhi. The meeting was chaired by Dr Rajiv Kumar, Vice
Chairman, NITIAayog.
Taipei World Trade Centre (TWTC) launched its office in Delhi, ahead of Taiwan’s first ever
expo in Delhi in May 2018.
Suresh Prabhu, the commerce & industry minister, held the 1ste-commerce think tank
meeting in New Delhi.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj co-chaired the 6th round of India-Mongolia Joint
Consultative Committee meeting with her Mongolian counterpart DamdinTsogtbaatar in
Ulaanbaatar.
India-Nepal Inter-Governmental Committee (IGC) meeting started in Kathmandu, Nepal.
The Indian side is led by Commerce Secretary Rita Teaotia.
Manipur's Shirui Lily Festival 2018 was concluded at Ukhrul district. The festival was
sponsored by thedepartment of tourism, Manipur to spread awareness about conservation of the
endangered Shirui Lily.
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3rd Mission Innovation Ministerial Meeting was held at Malmo, Sweden. The Indian
delegation was led by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister for Science, Technology and Earth
Sciences.
For the first time, an international rail coach expo, displaying rail coaches and train-sets
held in Chennai.
Minister of State for Culture, Dr Mahesh Sharma led the Indian delegation to the 15th
Meeting of the Cultural Ministers of the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Member
States held in Sanya, China.
President Kovind inaugurated the Udyam Sangam-2018 in New Delhi. It is a step forward
towards consolidating the convergence & synergy of all the government initiatives relating to
MSME Sector. He also launched the Solar Charkha Mission and a portal “Sampark”
15th India-Australia Joint Ministerial Commission (JMC) was held in Canberra,
Australia. The meeting was jointly chaired by Suresh Prabhu & Australian Minister for Trade,
Tourism & Investment Steven Ciobo.
PM Modi inaugurated 3rd annual meeting of Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank
(AIIB) at Mumbai's National Centre for the Performing Arts. The theme was "Mobilising
finance for infrastructure: innovation & collaboration".
The three-day annual Sindhu Darshan Festival celebrations on the bank of Indus River
started in Ladakh region of Jammu & Kashmir.
The 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB) has begun in
Mumbai. The theme was "Mobilising Finance for Infrastructure: Innovation &
Collaboration".
An International Conference on Information & Communication Technology (ICT) will be held
in Kathmandu. The Theme was “Sustainable Development Goals for Smart Society”.
11th World Hindi Conference held in Mauritiuswith an aim to increase thepopularity of Hindi
globally. The main theme of theConference is ‘Hindi VishwaAurBharatiySanskriti’.
15th annual Asia & Oceania Region Inter- Governmental Ministerial meeting on anti-
dopingwas held in Colombo
44th G7 summit was held on June 8–9, 2018, in Quebec, Canada.
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The first meeting of the India-Bangladesh Joint Committee on Border Haats concluded in
Agartala, Tripura 3rd BRICS Film Festival took place in Durban, South Africa, along with the
International Durban Film Festival (DIFF). The last day of the festival (27th July) was
celebrated as India Country Day.
NITI Aayog, in collaboration with various ministries and industry partners, is organising
‘MOVE: Global Mobility Summit’ in New Delhi in September 2018.
HRD Minister Prakash Javadekar inaugurated the 17th World Sanskrit Conference held at
Vancouver, Canada. The purpose of this conference is to promote, preserve and practice the
Sanskrit language all over the world by the people.
Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation (MoSPI) organised a two-day
International Round Table Conference on 'Data for New India' in New Delhi. The objective was
to identify innovative ideas for improving the statistical system in India.
The first India Tourism Mart will be organized in New Delhi in September 2018 to create
a global tourism mart for India on lines of major international travel marts.
Ministry of Mines organized the 4th National Conclave on Mines & Minerals at Indore,
Madhya Pradesh.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu co-chaired 8th
session of India-Oman Joint Commission Meeting (JCM) along with his counterpart Dr Ali
bin Masoud Al Sunaidy.
The 28th meeting of the GST Council chaired by interim finance minister PiyushGoyal
was held in New Delhi. The GST Council has exempted sanitary napkins from Goods and
Services Tax. Earlier, there was a 12% levy of tax on sanitary napkins.
8th BRICS Health Ministers’ Meeting was held at Durban, South Africa. Indian deligation
was led by Mr J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare. He stated that India is
committed to eliminating TB by 2025.
4th BIMSTEC Summit will be held in Kathmandu, Nepal. The announcement in this regard
was made by Nepal’s Minister for Foreign Affairs Pradeep Kumar Gyawali.
Union Minister of Commerce& Industry and Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu, is leading the
Indian delegation for the 6th RCEP Trade Ministers’ Meeting which has begun in Singapore.
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The third edition of World’s Biggest Open Innovation Model - Smart India Hackathon 2019
- was launched by the Union Minister for Human Resource Development, Prakash Javadekar in
New Delhi.
President Ram NathKovind inaugurated the International Buddhist Conclave in New
Delhi. The theme of the conclave is 'Buddha Path – The Living Heritage'.
The 11th World Hindi Conference held in Port Louis the capital of Mauritius.
NITI Aayog to host an Investors’ Conference at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra for the Holistic
Development of Islands. It will be inaugurated by Amitabh Kant, CEO, NITI Aayog.
In the 29th meeting, GST council approves cash incentives to promote Digital transactions.
FM announced 20% Cash back upto Rs.100 for the Digital Transactions done via BHIM, Rupay
or USSD mode.
NITI Aayog’s International Conference on “Sustainable Growth through Material
Recycling: Policy Prescriptions” inaugurated by Nitin Gadkari in New Delhi.
NITI Aayog has identified 117 districts as ‘Aspirational Districts’. These districts have
been selected on the basis of composite index which includes published data of deprivation
enumerated under Socio-Economic Caste Census, Health &Nutrition, Education and Basic
Infrastructure.
Minister of State for Culture (I/C), Environment Forest and Climate Change, Dr. Mahesh
Sharma inaugurated an exhibition entitled ‘Prathibandhit Sahityamein Swatantrata
Sangram’ (Freedom Movement through Proscribed Literature) in the premises of National
Archives of India, in New Delhi.
3-day Kalahandi Dialogue, a global conclave on development launched by CM Naveen
Patnaik. It aimed to involve youth in development activities.
In Madhya Pradesh, the first corn festival of the country is being held in Chhindwara.
J P Nadda, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare addressed at the ‘High Level Meeting
on Tuberculosis at 73rd session of United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) at New York’.
Vice president M. Venkaiah Naidu inaugurated Smart City Expo India-2018 in Jaipur.
Union Minister for Railways & Coal, PiyushGoyal inaugurated the ‘first ever’ India Tourism
Mart (ITM 2018)
The Global Climate Action Summit 2018 was held at San Francisco, California, United States.
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Commerce & Industry Minister Suresh Prabhu participated in G-20 trade & investment
ministerial meeting at Mar del Plata in Argentina.
Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Housing & Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri
inaugurated the first regional workshop on RERA (Real Estate (Regulation & Development)
Act) in Pune.
Ministry of AYUSH will organize the first National Summit on Invest in AYUSH at
Ambedkar International Centre in New Delhi.
The sustainable mountain development summit VII held in Shimla. Integrated
Mountain Initiative in New Delhi and Himachal Pradesh Council for Science, Technology and
Environment in Shimla have joined hands with Shoolini University of Solan to organise the
summit.
INS Rana has participated in the inaugural edition of Indian Navy & Indonesian Navy
Bilateral Exercise Samudra Shakti.
The two-days global cooling innovation summit will be held in New Delhi.
INDIA’S RANK IN VARIOUS INDICES
Index Index released by India's Rank 1stRank
Global Phosphorous
Pollution Index
Water Resources Research 2nd China
World Migration Report UN 1st India
E-commerce Development
Index 2018
UN 96th Denmark
Global Competitiveness
Index 2018
The World Economic Forum 58th US
E-commerce Development
Index 2018
UN 96th Denmark
Global Liveability Index
2018
The Economist Intelligence
Unit(EIU)
Delhi 112th Rank
and Mumbai
117th Rank
Austria's Capital
Vienna
Global Inovation index The World Intellectual Property 57th Switzerland
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2018 Organisations(WIPO)
Human Capital Score World Bank 158th Finland
World Inequalty Index Oxfam 147th Denmark
Commonwealth innovation
index
WIPO and GII 10th UK
Global Economic Freedom
Index
American think-tank 130th Hong Kong
Environmental
Performance Index 2018
World Economic Forum 177th Switzerland
Index of Talent
Competitiveness
Adecco, Insead, Tata
Communications
81st Switzerland
List of Wealthiest
countries
New World Wealth 6th USA
Global Democracy Index EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) 42nd Norway
Corruption Perception
Index
Transparency International 81st New Zealand
Inclusive Internet Index EIU (Economist Intelligence Unit) 47th Sweden
International Intellectual
Property Index
US Chambers of Commerce 44th USA
MIWE (MasterCard Index
of Women Entrepreneurs)
MasterCard 52nd New Zealand
World Happiness report UN Sustainable Development
Solutions Network
133rd Finland
Ease of Doing Business World Bank 77th New Zealand
Global manufacturing
Index
World Economic Forum 30th Japan
Inclusive Development
Index
World Economic Forum 62nd Norway (Advanced)
Lithuania
(Emerging)
Energy Transition Index World Economic Forum 78th Sweden
Worst New-born Mortality
Rate
UNICEF 12th Japan
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Hurun Global Rich List
2018 – Highest Number of
Billionaires
Hurun Research Institute 3rd China
Global Climate Risk Index German watch 6th Haiti
Global Hunger Index
(GHI)
IFPRI (International Food Policy
Research Institute)
103rd Belarus
Countries facing web-
borne threats
Kaspersky Lab 33rd
Global Gaming Installs Unity Technologies 3rd
Vacation Deprivation
Report 2017
Expedia 5th South Korea
Most targeted for Web
Applications attack
Akamai Technologies 7th
Climate change
performance index
German watch 14th Sweden
Largest Overseas holder of
US Government Securities
US Treasury Department 12th China
Index of cheapest
countries to live or retire
GoBankingRates 2nd South Africa
2017 Military strength
ranking
Global Firepower 4th USA
Global Gender Gap Index
2017
World Economic Forum 108th Iceland
World talent Ranking IMD 51st Switzerland
Most Attractive Market for
Investments – surveys of
CEOs
PwC 5th USA
Best countries for Business Forbes 62nd UK
Global Tuberculosis Report
2017
WHO 1st
Nations Brand 2017 –
Most Valuable
Brand Finance 8th USA
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Government at a Glance
Report 2017
OECD (Organization for Economic
Corporation and Development)
3rd Switzerland
Countries with highest
NPAs
CARE ratings 5th Greece
Highest public binge
watching
Netflix 2nd Mexico
Passport Index Arton Capital 75th Singapore
Global Pharmaceuticals
and Biotechnology
Workforce
LinkedIn 2nd
Melbourne Mercer Global
Pension Index 2017
Australian Centre for Financial
Studies (ACFS)
28th Denmark
Pollution and Health –
Pollution related deaths
The Lancet 1st
CS Family 1000 – Number
of Family owned
businesses
Credit Suisse Research Institute 3rd China
IMD Competitiveness
Rankings
International Institute for
Management Development (IMD)
44th US
Global Wealth Migration
Review 2018
AfrAsia Bank Global Wealth
Migration
6th United States
India Solar Market
Leaderboard 2018
Mercom Communications 3rd China
Asia Pacific on Power
Index
Lowy Institute and Australian think
tank
4th US
FDI Confidence Index
2018
Global consultant AT Kearney 11th United States
Worldwide military
spending
Stockholm International Peace
Research Institute (SIPRI)
5th US
Global Urban Air Pollution
database
World Health Organisation (WHO) 14 Indian cities India
Family-Owned Businesses Credit Suisse Research Institutes 3 China
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(CSRI)
Most valuable nation
brand
Brand Finances 8 United States
Tuberculosis (TB) cases Global Health Observatory 1 India
Gender Gap World Economic Forum 108 Iceland
Migrants living abroad UN DESA 1 India
Largest Importer of LPG 2 China
The vulnerable country in
the world facing extreme
weather events
Germanwatch 6 Haiti
Business optimism index Grant Thornton's International
Business
7 Indonesia
Pollution-related deaths The Lancet Commission 1 India
Inclusive Development
Index
World Economic Forums 62 Lithuania
Global talent
competitiveness index
World Economic Forum 81 Switzerland
Global manufacturing
index.
World Economic Forum 30 Japan
Global connectivity index Huaweis Global Connectivity 43 US, Singapore and
Sweden
World press freedom index Reporters Without Borders 136 Norway, Sweden
and Finland
Global Innovation Index Cornell University, INSEAD, and
the World Intellectual Property
Organization
60 Switzerland,
Netherland
Travel and Tourism
competitiveness index
World Economic Forum (WEF) 40 Spain, France and
Germany
Quality Nationality Index Henley & Partners – Kochenov 101 Germany
Renewable energy
attractiveness index
4 China
Global milk production 1 India
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Index
Healthcare index Lancet 154 Switzerland
Consumer confidence
index
University of Michigan 1 India
Global retail development
index
A.T. Kearneys Global Retail
Development
1 India
Network readiness index World Economic Forum's 91 Singapore
Forest and Tree Cover Food and Agriculture Organizations 8th
SCHEMES & PORTALS
‘SRIJAN’ (Station Rejuvenation through Joint Action), an idea competition, in a move
to redevelop nearly 600 major railway stations in India, was announced at MyGov portal. It
was launched by Indian Railway Stations Development Corporation Limited (IRSDC).
In a major step to give a big push towards the ease of doing business in Punjab, the state
government has launched a "Business First Portal".
The Prime Minister Modi also launched the “Main Nahin Hum” Portal and App . The portal
which works on the theme "Self for Society" .
Delhi Police Commissioner launches e-learning portal -- NIPUN. The e-learning portal aims
at imparting online training and information through specialized courses designed by experts.
The Union Ministers Suresh Prabhu and JayantSinha jointly launched the upgraded
version of web portal and mobile app -- AirSewa2.0.
The Andhra Pradesh Government has launched ‘Bhuseva’ and ‘Bhudaar’ web portal through
which people can view land records online usingAadhaar card.
To increase transparency and build transport solutions, the transport department of the Delhi
government has launched the Open Transit Data platform.
Kerala Chief Minister PinarayiVijayan launched the M-Kerala app, at #Future, Kerala’s first-
ever global digital summit held in Kochi.It has mobile payment options. Theme “Towards a
Digital Future”.
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PM Modi launched three Indian digital payment systems - RuPay, BHIM app &UPI by SBI at
the 'Business, Innovation & Community Event' in Singapore.
Goa Chief Minister ManoharParrikar and Tourism Minister ManoharAjgaonkar flagged off
the Goa Tourism Development Corporation’s app-based taxi service called ‘GOAMILES’ in
Panaji.
Union Minister for Electronics & Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad released the
document ‘Digital NorthEast Vision 2022’ in Guwahati, Assam.
The Indian Air Force (IAF) has launched an innovative mobile health App named for citizens
of India MedWatch.
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has introduced a unique Internet- based mobile app
C-vigil in the upcoming assembly polls to help citizen to give information regarding electoral
malpractices.
Indian film actor who launched a safety app ‘Raudram’ to ensure the safety of women in the
city is Kamal Haasan.
The Ministry of Railways has launched the ‘Unreserved Mobile Ticketing’ facility (UTS on
Mobile) to enable seamless booking of unreserved tickets in all Zonal Railways. It is available
through the ‘UTSONMOBILE’ app.
Assam Chief Minister SarbanandaSonowal launched ‘ChahBagicharDhanPuraskarMela
2017-18’ at a function held at SarbanandaSingha auditorium in Tinsukia, Assam. Under this
scheme people belonging to tea community who opened bank accounts during demonetisation
will be credited Rs 2500 in their accounts
Power and Renewable Energy Minister, R K Singh stated that, government will implement a
Rs 140000-crore KisanUrjaSurakshaevamUtthaanMahaabhiyan (KUSUM) scheme as
announced in Union Budget 2018 to promote use of solar energy for pumps and encourage use
of barren land for setting up decentralised solar power plants
Central Government announced that it has approved the construction of over 1.86 lakh more
houses for urban poor under the PradhanMantriAwasYojana (Urban) scheme. With this
approval, total number of affordable houses sanctioned under this scheme has reached 39.25
lakhs.
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Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister NarendraModi has given its approval to
introduce
Banning of Unregulated Deposit Schemes Bill, 2018 and Chit Funds (Amendment)
Bill, 2018.
The Union territory of Lakshadweep joined UDAY (Scheme Ujwal DISCOM Assurance
Yojana) Scheme, by which it will receive an overall net benefit of around Rs. 8 crore through
the UDAY Scheme.
Odisha government launched 'Khushi', a scheme that offers free sanitary pads to 17 lakh
girl students from class 6 to 12 studying in all government and government –aided schools & will
also provide sanitary pads at a subsidised price to rural women.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan announced the
'MukhyamantriMahilaKosh' scheme that will offer pension to unmarried women above 50
years of age.
Union Ministry of Power partnered with the Union Ministry of Skill Development &
Entrepreneurship to train speedy implementation of SAUBHAGYA scheme. It aims to achieve
universal household electrification in all parts of India
Telangana government introduced RythuBandhu, a scheme to provide Rs. 4, 000 per acre
each to landowning farmers for Rabi &Kharif seasons, & issued special passbooks for them.
POSHAN (PM’s Overarching Scheme for Holistic Nourishment) Abhiyaan was launched
by PM in March 2018 at Jhunjhunu, Rajasthan
Madhya Pradesh government has announced an outstanding power bill waiver scheme for
laborers& poor families, Bijli Bill MafiYojana 2018 (Power Bill Waiver Scheme) which is
expected to benefit about 77 lakh people of the state.
Actress KanganaRanaut and Chhattisgarh CM Raman Singh launched a smartphone
distribution scheme called 'Mobile Tihar' under Sanchar KrantiYojna.
In a bid to boost PM Modi's flagship 'Digital India' campaign, Rajasthan government will
soon distribute mobile phones to women under the BhamashahYojana.
Assam state Govt. has launched Wage Compensation Scheme for Pregnant Women in tea
gardens. The scheme will provide better health and nutrition supplements to the pregnant
women. An amount of Rs. 12, 000 (in 4 instalments).
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The Karnataka Department of Social Welfare has launched a scheme Unnati to foster
entrepreneurs working on rural and social impact technologies from SC/ST background.
Union Minister for Food Processing Industries SmtHarsimratKaurBadal has inaugurated the
Gujarat’s firstmega food park inaugurated in Surat.
Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh launched a start-up scheme YuvaSahakar to
encourage youth to join cooperative business ventures in agriculture and allied sectors.
The Kerala Government has launched the ‘Cow SamridhiPlus Scheme’ to provide
insurance coverage to dairy farmers in the state.
The state government of West Bengal introduced a new scheme called “Rupashree‟ in order
to provide marriage assistance to girls coming from economically weaker families with a
budgetary allocation of Rs 1500 crore.
The Union Minister for Railways & Coal Shri Piyush Goyal launched UTTAM App for Coal
Quality Monitoring. UTTAM stands for – Unlocking Transparency by Third Party Assessment of
Mined Coal.
Tamil Nadu government has come out with a mobile application named 'Uzhavan' (farmer)
app that will allow ryots to have access to nine types of services.
Haryana government launched the 'Gobardhan Yojana' to provide for the sale of organic
manure & cow urine with an aim to benefit farmers.
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb launched the state component of Pradhanmantri
Kaushal Vikas Yojna (PMKVY) in Agartala. Tripura is the first state in the North East to
implement the state component of PMKVY through Directorate of Skill Development (DSD).
Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched Pradhan Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY)
scheme in Delhi & distributed new LPG connections & cylinders to beneficiaries. Target under
this scheme has been increased from the existing 5 crore connections to 8 crore connections by
2020.
Food Safety & Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) launched 'Project Dhoop', an initiative
aimed at shifting the school assembly time to noon to ensure maximum absorption of Vitamin D
in students through natural sunlight.
Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the web-based application e-FRRO (e-Foreigners
Regional
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related services online.
Launching the ‘Gram Swaraj Abhiyan’ in Telangana, Union Minister Dharmendra Pradhan
stated the number of LPG distribution points in the State will be increased to 1, 000 from the
existing 707 for quicker & efficient delivery of gas cylinders.
Minister of Communications Manoj Sinha launched the DARPAN (Digital Advancement of
Rural Post Office for a New India)-PLI App, which will help in collection of premium for Postal Life
Insurance (PLI) & Rural Postal Life Insurance (RPLI) policies at Branch Post Offices anywhere in
India.
Indian Government has launched the ‘Study in India’ initiative to attract international
students to study in India. The website of Study in India can be accessed at
www.studyinindia.gov.in.
Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu has launched a health scheme of the Assam government
named Atal Amrit Abhiyan that offers free medical care of up to 2 lakh rupees for every
individual from Below Poverty Schemes Launched Line (BPL) & Above Poverty Line (APL)
families.
Gujarat police unveiled the Pocket Cop project, which will enable quicker verification of
passport applicants, & search of accused persons, among others.
Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) has launched integration of e-SANAD
portal & NAD – National Academic Depository in a bid to make education system in India more
transparent.
Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved a restructured Rashtriya Gram
Swaraj Abhiyan scheme aimed at making rural local bodies more efficient. PM Narendra Modi
will launch scheme in Mandla in Madhya Pradesh on the occasion of National Panchayati Raj
Day.
Hardeep Puri, Minister of State for Housing & Urban Affairs (I/C) launched a Mobile App
(m-Awas) for allotment of Government accommodations in General Pool Residential
Accommodation (GPRA) in Delhi under the control of the Directorate of Estates. The application
has been developed by NIC.
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Ministry of Human Resource Development, HRD launched the second edition of the Unnat
Bharat Abhiyan under which students from 750 higher educational institutions from across the
country will adopt villages & visit them.
PM Narendra Modi launched the Van Dhan Scheme of Ministry of Tribal Affairs & TRIFED,
during the celebrations of Ambedkar Jayanti at Bijapur, Chattisgarh.
PM Narendra Modi has launched a survey on the NaMo App, asking people to rate the
Schemes Launched performance of the government at the Centre and MPs and MLAs in their
constituencies.
Union Environment Minister Dr Harsh Vadhan launched the Green Skill Development
Programme (GSDP) with an aim to train over 5.5 lakh workers in environment and forest
sectors in the country.
CM of Madhya Pradesh, Shivraj Singh Chouhan has launched 'My MP Rojgar Portal' to
provide jobs to youths as per their educational qualification, skills and interest and ensure
availability of able candidates to employers as per the need of their business.
Railway's Online Travel Portal, www.irctc.co.in has launched beta version of its new User
Interface. By creating Next Generation e-Ticketing (NGeT) system the new online ticket
booking system of Railways.
RK Singh, Minister of State for Power, launched the web portal and an app namely
'PRAAPTI' that stands for ‘Payment ratification and analysis in power procurement for bringing
transparency in invoicing of generators’.
Union Minister for Drinking Water & Sanitation, Uma Bharti, launched the GOBAR
(Galvanizing Organic BioAgro Resources)- DHAN scheme in Karnal, Haryana.
HRD Ministry launched a major & unique initiative of online professional development of 1.5
million higher education faculty using the Massive Open Online Courses platform SWAYAM.
Manipur CM N.Biren Singh launched 'Go to Village' mission throughout the state from
Konuma ground. The mission was launched in 60 villages of all the 60 Assembly constituencies.
Union Minister of Electronics & Information Technology Ravi Shankar Prasad launched the
website of Digital India Internship Scheme in New Delhi.
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Government notified the Electoral Bond Scheme 2018 , aim is to integrate information
technology Schemes Launched Technology Partnerships for Steering POSHAN Abhiyaan called
'TECH-THON'.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry & Civil Aviation, Suresh Prabhu launched a mobile
application called 'ReUnite' which helps to track & trace missing & abandoned children in India.
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj launched the new Passport Seva App. Now,
people can apply for a passport from any part of the country through the App. Ithas launched
Mobile Passport Application on the occasion of Passport Seva Divas (26 June) in New Delhi.
Gujarat government launched a solar power scheme for farmers- Suryashakti Kisan
Yojana (SKY) enabling them to generate electricity for their captive consumption as well as sell
the surplus power to the grid & earn an extra buck.
President Ramnath Kovind will launch Solar CharkhaMission which will entail a subsidy of
550 crore rupees in the initial two years for 50 clusters. The scheme is aimed at linking five
crore women & self-help groups to the initiative.
The Centre for Railway Information System (CRIS) developed a mobile-based
application ‘utsonmobile'. It enables booking & cancellation of unreserved tickets, issue &
renewal of season & platform tickets, & other features.
Human Resources Development Minister Prakash Javadekar launched the National Digital
Library of India (NDLI). The library will become a single window platform for all educational
needs.
Telangana police launched a mobile-based messenger application named 'Cop Connect'
dedicated to provide real-time information to over 60, 000 police officers across the State.
Punjab Government launched a mobile application named ‘i-Hariyali’ aimed at increasing
the state's green cover. The mobile application would enable the users to order free plant
saplings.
Income Tax Department issued a new reward scheme titled “Benami Transactions
Informants Reward Scheme, 2018” to seek people’s participation in the Income Tax
Department’s efforts to unearth black money & to reduce tax evasion.
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Union Ministry of Culture introduced a new scheme called ‘Seva Bhoj Yojna’ to reimburse
the central share of CGST & IGST on items for food/prasad/langar/bhandara offered free of cost
by charitable religious institutions.
Ministry of Railways launched two mobile applications to ease the traveling experience
named 'Rail MADAD' & 'Menu on Rails'. Rail MADAD will enable travelers to lodge complaints
& Menu on Rails will facilitate seamless ordering of food.
India Meteorological Department (IMD) will use flash flood guidance system for the first
time in the country to forecast floods. Currently, the Central Water Commission issues flood
warnings.
Election Commission launched its online RTI Portal. The portal- rti.eci.nic.in will
facilitate applicants seeking information under the Right to Information Act.
President Kovind distributed LPG connections to 20 beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri
Ujjwala Yojana in Agartala, Tripura. He also inaugurated 73 km long National Highway
connecting Udaipur town in Gomati district & Sabroom in South Tripura.
The government announced the launch of 'Krishi Kalyan Abhiyaan' under which farmers in
select villages will be given assistance & advice on ways to improve farming techniques &
raise their income.
Union government announced a package of more than Rs 8, 000 crore aimed to provide
relief to sugarcane farmers& to clear their dues. The government has also decided to ensure a
minimum sale price of Rs 29/kg for sugar.
Ministry of Women and Child Development organized the 2nd meeting of National
Council on India’s Nutrition Challenges under POSHAN Abhiyaan in New Delhi under the
Chairmanship of Vice Chairman Rajiv Kumar, NITI Aayog. It was declared that the month of
September will be celebrated as National Nutrition Month every year.
Ministry of Women and Child Development has launched a contest, #Childline1098, inviting
people to share images of the Childline 1098 logo that they spot at unique locations and send it
with a tagline, to mark World Day against Trafficking in Persons.
CM of Odisha, Naveen Patnaik launched the 'Green Mahanadi Mission'. The main
objective is to stop soil erosion on river banks and recharge the groundwater reserve.
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The occasion of Guru Purnima, the Ministry of Human Resource Development organized a
National Conference of Vice Chancellors & Directors of Higher Education Institutions of India in
New Delhi. The theme was "Research and innovation in Higher Education”.
Union Minister for Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Radha Mohan Singh launched the
Meghalaya Milk Mission in Shillong. The mission will facilitate in achieving the Centre’s goal of
doubling farmer’s income by 2022 through the promotion of milk business in the state.
Indian Railways launched “Mission Satyanishtha‟ and a programme on Ethics in Public
Governance, in a first-of-its-kind event.
Maharashtra government announced a new scheme called 'Kanya Van Samruddhi
Yojana', wherein farmers families where girl children are born will be given saplings for
plantation.
Delhi government launched 'Happiness Curriculum' for school students up to class 8. Dalai
Lama, Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal and Deputy CM and education department in-charge Manish
Sisodia were present at the occasion.
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani launched 'Poshan Abhiyan'--a statewide mission to eradicate
malnutrition among children by providing them nutritious food through Anganwadi centres. He
also launched 'PURNA' project to eliminate malnutrition among girls in the age group of 14 to 18.
'PURNA' stands for Prevention of Under Nutrition and Reduction of Nutritional Anaemia
among Adolescent Girls.
Union Minister of Coal, Railways, Finance & Corporate Affairs, Piyush Goyal launched the
Coal Mine Surveillance & Management System (CMSMS) and Mobile Application “Khan Prahari‟
developed by CMPDI, Ranchi in New Delhi.
MP State Government launched an outstanding power bill waiver scheme and subsidised
power scheme called “Sambal‟ for labourers and poor families. Under Sambal Yojana, BPL
families would be provided electricity at a cost of Rs 200 per month.
Gujarat CM Vijay Rupani given in-principle approval for the 39-crore “Seema Darshan‟
project for developing more infrastructure facilities from T Junction to Zero Point at Nadabet
near Suigam in Banaskantha district.
Haryana topped other states in per capita revenue collection under GST and is also the
fourth highest generator of e-way bills in the country. The Finance Minister of Haryana Capt.
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Abhimanyu claimed Haryana has widened the tax base by 82.22% and logged 19% hike in
revenue collections.
Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar launched the 'Paudhagiri' campaign with an aim to
increase the green cover of 'maulsari' sapling in the Tau Devi Lal Sports Complex premises of
Gurgaon.
Chhattisgarh CM RamanSingh announced a Chhattisgarh Online Pension Management
System an launched an app called “Abhar aapki sewa ka”. Through this application, 80, 000
pensioners of the state will now get all the information related to pension and payment online.
Student Police Cadet (SPC)
CM of Andhra Pradesh N. Chandrababu Naidu launched “e-Pragati core platform‟ at
Undavalli. ePragati, a forward-looking digital initiative, is aimed Schemes Launched at
connecting the citizen to 34 departments, 336 autonomous organisations and 745-plus services.
The Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched the Student Police Cadet (SPC)
programme for nationwide implementation at a ceremony in Gurugram, Haryana.
Minister for Science and Technology Dr Harsh Vardhan has unveiled the first of a kind Air
Quality and Weather Forecast System, SAFAR at Chandni Chowk in New Delhi.
To promote a culture of innovation and research in higher education, HRD ministry launched
the Atal Ranking of Institutions on Innovation Achievements (ARRIA) named after former Prime
Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.
CCEA chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval for implementation of an
umbrella scheme ‘Ocean Services, Technology, Observations, Resources Modelling and
Science (O-SMART)’.
Former President Pranab Mukherjee launched the National Electoral Transformation
(NETA) mobile application to rate Members of Parliament (MPs) and Members of Legislative
Assembly (MLAs).
'Neta - Leaders' Report Card' App, the brainchild of 27-year-old entrepreneur Pratham
Mittal. The Centre unveiled a draft scheme for extending the affordable air travel programme
UDAN to international circuits, with state governments identifying the routes for operation.
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The draft International Air Connectivity (IAC)scheme envisages to increase the
international ticketing to 20 crores by 2027. As per the draft scheme, state governments will
identify the routes to be connected, and airline operators.
Lok Sabha Speaker Sumitra Mahajan handed over 5 crores LPG connection under Pradhan
Mantri Ujjwala Yojana (PMUY) to Smt Takrdiran of Delhi. The 5-crore feat achieved in the
time period of over 2 years.
Uttar Pradesh got the maximum number of LPG connections. Inland Waterways Authority
of India (IWAI) launched a dedicated portal to connect cargo owners and shippers with real-
time data on the availability of vessels. It is named as the Forum of Cargo Owners and
Logistics Operators (FOCAL).
NITI Aayog launched Move Hack, a global mobility hackathon to crowdsource solutions
aimed at the future of mobility in India. Govt. approved 122 new research projects of 112 crore
rupees under its Impacting Research Innovation and Technology ‘IMPRINT-2’ scheme.
Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and
Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari launched Bidder Information Management System
(BIMS) and Bhoomi Rashi and PFMS linkage - two IT initiatives of the Road Transport &
Highways Ministry.
Recognizing the importance of reaching out to the consumers and to safeguard their
interests, Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has now integrated its Mobile Apps
namely DND 2.0 & MyCall with UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age
Governance) Platform.
Ministry of HRD has embarked on a major and new initiative Project called 'Study Webs of
Active Schemes Launched Learning for Young Aspiring Minds' (SWAYAM), which will
provide one integrated platform and portal for online courses.
Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Aviation Suresh Prabhu launched 'Niryat
Mitra' – mobile App in New Delhi. It developed by the Federation of Indian Export Organisations
(FIEO).
The President of India, Ram Nath Kovind, inaugurated the ‘One District One Product’
Summit in Lucknow, Uttar Pradesh.
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The special emphasis was laid on micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). Under
the ‘One District One Product’ scheme, the state government has set a goal of providing
employment to 25 lakh people in five years through the financial assistance of Rs. 25, 000
crores.
Ministry of AYUSH has set up an AYUSH Information Cell at the premises of the Indian
Embassy in Romania to disseminate authentic information about AYUSH system of medicine &
encourage Ayurveda practice in Romania.
Union Railway Minister Piyush Goyal launched the “Rail Heritage Digitisation Project‟ of
Indian Railways in collaboration with Google Arts & Culture Association.
Union Minister for Tourism (IC), Mr. K.J. Alphons launched the “Incredible India Mobile
App‟ & the “Incredible India Tourist Facilitators Certification” programme. He also announced
that India will be the host country for official World Tourism Day celebrations for the UNWTO, in
2019.
National Mission on Government e Marketplace (GeM), launched by the Minister of
Commerce & Industry, Suresh Prabhu. This was followed by the launch of the Mission in 19
States & Union Territories.
Union Minister for Science & Technology & Earth Sciences & Environment, Forest & Climate
change, Dr Harsh Vardhan inaugurated air pollution control device WAYU(Wind Augmentation
PurifYing Unit) for traffic junctions at ITO intersection & Mukarba Chowk in Delhi.
PM Narendra Modi has launched Ayushman Bharat - Pradhan Mantri Jan Aarogya
Yojana from Ranchi, Jharkhand. Under this scheme, over 10 crore families will be provided
health assurance worth five lakh rupees each, every year.
Union Home Secretary Rajiv Gauba launched an online “e-Sahaj‟ portal for grant of Security
Clearance. It will facilitate an applicant to submit application online & also to view the status of
his application from time to time.
Government incorporated provision of penalties for States & Insurance Companies for the
delay in settlement of insurance claims under the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana
(PMFBY).
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PM Modi, launched the “Swachhata Hi Seva‟ Movement, to boost nationwide public
participation Schemes Launched in the Swachh Bharat Abhiyan, & catalyse the fulfilment of
Bapu’s dream of a Clean India.
The Union Cabinet approved new Umbrella Scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Annadata Aay
Sanrakshan Abhiyan, PM-AASHA. The Scheme is aimed at ensuring remunerative prices to
the farmers for their produce.
The Union cabinet approved a proposal for the complete electrification of Indian
Railways by 2021- 22, reducing dependence on imported fossil fuel & saving revenue for the
national carrier.
Govt. of Andhra Pradesh launched a mobile platform, e-Rythu (e-farmer in Telugu) which
will enable small-scale farmers to market their produce at reasonable prices.
The platform has been developed by Mastercard Labs for Financial Inclusion in Nairobi,
Kenya, & has been customized for India use by the Labs team based at Pune.
Minister of Railways & Coal, Piyush Goyal launched a web portal 'www.railsahyog.in'. It will
provide a platform for the Corporates & PSUs to contribute to the creation of amenities at/near
Railway Stations through Corporate Social Responsibility (CSR) funds.
Union Government announced that the treatment of childhood cancer will be covered
under Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana.
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SCIENCE & TECHNOLOGY
India successfully test-fired Agni-V, a surface to surface nuclear-capable ballistic missile
from AbdulKalam Island off the Odisha coast.
Maneka Sanjay Gandhi, Minister of Women and Child Development inaugurated NARI,
launched to provide women easy access to information on government schemes and various
initiatives for women
Vidarbha has won the Ranji Trophy title for the first time by defeating Delhi in the final
match at Holkar Stadium in Indore.
US space agency, National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has announced
that it would launch two missions GOLD and ICON during 2018 to explore the little-understood
area of 96 km above Earth’s surface.
Haryana has become the first State in India to launch High Risk Pregnancy (HRP)
Portal which helps in early identification of high-risk pregnant cases.
India’s Shiv Kapur won the title of the Royal Cup golf tournament at the Phoenix Gold
Golf and Country Club in Pattaya, Thailand.
Meghalaya has signed the Host City Contract with the Indian Olympic Association
(IOA) to host the 39th National Games in 2022.
National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) will launch Parker Solar
Probe to explore Sun's outer atmosphere.
NASA scientists have discovered "SPT0615-JD", the farthest known galaxy in the
universe.
INSVikramaditya, which is Indian Navy’s largest ship and the only aircraft carrier, has
been formally affiliated to Indian Army’s Bihar Regiment and No.6 Squadron of the Indian
Air Force.
Chinese scientists have created two monkeys named ZhongZhong and HuaHua through
cloning for the first time in the world.
Union Minister of State (I/C) Youth Affairs and Sports Col Rajyavardhan Rathore launched
Vibrant Khelo India logo at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium in New Delhi. Khelo India logo has
been designed by Ogilvy India.
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Delhi Lieutenant GovernorAnil Baijal launched the ‘311 app’ at the Raj Niwas, in Delhi.
This app aims to increase involvement of citizens in resolving grievances and improving civic
services in Delhi.
GAIL India Ltd announced that it has commissioned India’s second largest rooftop solar
power plant in Uttar Pradesh. It was installed at GAIL’s petrochemical complex at Pata in
UP.
Defence Minister, Nirmala Sitharaman announced that a Defence Innovation Centre
would be set up by CODISSIA in Coimbatore, to assist small industries in manufacturing
components for the defence sector.
Gujarat has toppedLogistics Ease Across Different States (LEADS) index. It was
released by Union Commerce and Industry Minister, Suresh Prabhu at the 3rd meeting of
Council for Trade Development and Promotion.
An official delegation from South Korea and the Gujarat Chamber of Commerce and
Industry (GCCI) signed am MoU. The MoU focuses on cooperation in automobile, defence and
textiles sectors.
Central Government has successfully divested 2.52 % of paid-up capital in National Mineral
Development Corporation (NMDC) for an amount of Rs. 1200 cr. Post this divestment,
Government of India’s shareholding in NMDC has dropped down to 72.42% from 74.94%.
Kazakhstan has surpassed Iraq as the biggest oil over-producer in the pact between
Organization of the Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC) and its allies to control oil output.
As per data released by global aviation body, International Air Transport Association
(IATA), India topped the worldwide growth chart of domestic air passenger traffic (16.4
%) for the month of November 2017.
GAIL India will now be setting up ‘coal to synthesis gas’ conversion plants in Odisha.
Announcement by Union Minister for Petroleum and Natural Gas, Dharmendra Pradhan.
Union Finance & Corporate Affairs Minister, Arun Jaitley launched India’s First Agri-
commodity Options in Guar Seed on National Commodity and Derivatives Exchange Limited
(NCDEX) platform in New Delhi. Guar seed will prove to be a useful tool for farmers in hedging
the price fluctuation risk.
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R.S. Puram Police station in Coimbatore, Tamil Nadu credited as the best police
station in India in SMART Police Stations initiative of Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA).
R.S. Puram Police Station House Officer T. Jothi, received the award from Union Home Minister
Rajnath Singh on January 6, 2018 .
The French government will present the "Legion of Honour" award to actor Soumitra
Chatterjee. The award will be presented by French culture minister Francoise Nyssen, at the
42nd International Kolkata Book Fair.
The Matunga suburban station of Mumbai on the Central Railway (CR) appeared in the
Limca Book of Records for comprising all-woman staff.
The annual survey of Gallup International conducted in 50 countries, PM Narendra
Modi at 3rd rank and German chancellor Angela Merkel as 1st.
Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) has become the first Indian company to cross the Rs. 6-
lakh cr. mark in market capitalisation as its share price touched a 52-week high of Rs. 974.5 on
January 22, 2018.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) has borrowed Rs 4, 000 crore from ICICI
Bank for a period of one year to acquire government’s 51.11 % stake in Hindustan Petroleum
Corp Ltd (HPCL).
Central Government awarded 325 more routes to airlines as well as helicopter operators
under its regional connectivity scheme, UDAN (Ude DeshKa Aam Nagrik).
National Small Industries Corporation (NSIC) signed a MoU with SME Corporation
Malaysia for cooperation in development of small and medium businesses (SMBs) in India and
Malaysia.
Airports Authority of India signed an agreement with Department of Civil Aviation of
Lao PDR, for providing SkyRev360 which is a comprehensive e-data gathering, invoicing and
collection system.
PM appointed Group of Infrastructure, headed by Union Minister Nitin Gadkari constituted a
high-level committee to look into procedures for sharing of infrastructure for utilities like water
pipes and telecom cables.
Indian Government and World Bank signed a $100 million loan agreement to promote
rural economy in across 26 districts of Tamil Nadu (TN).
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mCURA, a Health-tech startup, launched 'Smart OPD', India's first integrated mobility
platform that reduces waiting time in counters and provides e-prescriptions.
An interceptor boat, built for the Indian Coast Guard, was launched in Mangaluru, Karnataka
by Bharati Defence and Infrastructure Limited (BDIL)
China successfully launched ‘Zhangheng 1’, its first seismo-electromagnetic satellite to
study seismic precursors.
Madhya Pradesh government introduced ‘Pollution Metre’, a mobile application to spread
awareness against pollution in the western part of Madhya Pradesh.
SpaceX’s launched its ‘Falcon Heavy’ rocket towards Mars from the Kennedy Space
Centre in Florida. Falcon Heavy is said to be the world's most powerful rocket.
Indian Railways launched the “Voluntary Safety Reporting” website with two features
such as employees can report issues anonymously and employees can mention their contact
details for confidential feedback.
Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched the first tests of the world’s first
autonomous pods.
Radio Umang, claimed to be India’s first online radio station, was launched recently.
Theme of Radio Umang is love, peace and happiness.
While investigating thousands of soil samples, a team of US Scientists have discovered
‘malacidin’, a new class of antibiotics capable of killing drug-resistant bacteria.
Kerala government will soon employ robotsto clean sewer holes, instead of involving
humans. This robot has been developed by Genrobotics, a startup.
SARAS, indigenous light transport aircraft of India, successfully finished its second test
flight.
Siemens India has commissioned a first-of-its-kind Medium-Voltage (MV) training lab
at INS Valsura, Gujarat for the Indian Navy.
Defence minister Nirmala Sitharaman has announced that, out of the two defence
industrial production corridors, the first defence industrial corridor will link Chennai and
Bengaluru.
Assam State Government and cab aggregator Olaentered into a MoU to pilot an app-based
river taxi service in Guwahati.
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Nepalese tea has finally received its own brand logo or trademark in an international
market after 154-year long cultivation. The trademark has an image of mountains with
"Nepal Tea: Quality from the Himalayas" written below it. It will be formally unveiled during
the 3rd International Tea Festival in Nepal in March 2018.
JawaharlalNehru Port (Maharashtra), Kamarajar Port (Tamil Nadu) and
Visakhapatnam Port (Andhra Pradesh) have received ‘Good’ score in a new ‘Port
Performance Index’.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) is planning to introduce carbondioxide (CO2)
injection in its Gandhar field to recover an extra 20 million barrels of crude oil.
Amazon has started its own food retailing business in India with a pilot in Pune and has
thus become the first foreign e-commerce company to stock and sell food items directly to
consumers.
Bharti Airtel and Information and communications technology (ICT) solutions provider
Huawei have successfully conducted India’s first 5G network.
Union Telecom Minister Manoj Sinha launched India's first locally developed 4G/LTE
telecom system.
India successfully test-fired Anti-Tank Guided Missiles (ATGM) Nag in desert
conditions, at Pokhran's field firing range in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan.
Telangana government launched “T App Folio”, a mobile governance application, for
delivery of government to citizen (G2C) and business to citizen (B2C) services anytime
and anywhere.
Karnataka CM Siddaramaiah inaugurated ‘Shakti Sthala’ a solar power park with 2,
000 megawatt capacity at Pavagada in Tumakuru district of Karnataka.
All-women Indian crew circumnavigating the globe on the Indian Navy Sailing Vessel
(INSV) Tarini arrived at a port in Cape Town in South Africa. This expedition by the all-
women Indian crew is named Navika Sagar Parikrama.
China has announced that, it is constructing the world's fastest wind tunnel.
Department of Atomic Energy (DAE) has developed “Fluorimeter”, the instrument that
measurestraces of uranium in water. It was developed by the Raja Ramanna Centre for
Advanced Technology
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On March 29, 2018, Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) successfully launched
India’s latest communication satelliteGSAT-6A.
Scientists have identified a new organ in human beings which has been dubbed the
‘interstitium’. It is made up of both strong (collagen) and flexible (elastin) connective
tissue proteins.
India is the world's biggest importer of edible oils. India relies on imports for 70% of
its edible oil consumption.
Microsoft announced that it has inkedits first renewable energy deal in India for
powering its new facility in Bengaluru.
Russia continues to be the largest arms supplier to India as per report produced by
Stockholm International Peace Research Institute (SIPRI).
India has imposed anti-dumping duty on import of Ofloxacin which is used for treatment
of certain infections from China to protect domestic producers from below-cost shipments.
Bihar Deputy CM Sushil Kumar Modi inaugurated the first 'Startup hub' of Bihar in
Patna.
Lockheed Martin has announced the setting up of F-16 jet production unit in India which
will be an exclusive one and will be in line with the 'Make in India' initiative.
IRCTC (Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation) announced its partnership
with Ola Cabs, in order to provide a book taxi option in its app and website for six month pilot
project.
Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) and Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited
(BHEL) have entered into a Technology Transfer Agreement (TTA) for production of space
grade Lithium-Ion cells. It is developed by ISRO’s Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre (VSSC).
India received its first shipment of Liquefied natural gas (LNG) from US under a 20-year
deal.
Minister of State for Power and New & Renewable Energy, R K Singh and Uttarakhand CM
Trivendra Singh Rawat laid the foundation stone of the 60 MW Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric
Project in the river Tons – a tributary of the Yamuna in Uttarkashi district of Uttarakhand.
The four first-year engineering students from Hindustan Institute of Technology &
Science near Chennai, Tamil Nadu have developed the world’s lightest satellite which will
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be launched from a NASA facility in the US by August 2018. They built the 4cm ‘cube’ satellite
‘Jaihind-1S’ with a 3D printed outer casing from polylactic acid (PLA) nylon material, making it
lighter than a medium sized egg, at just 33.39 grams.
NASA's record-breaking astronaut, Peggy Whitson, retired after a 22-year-long
career. She has spent 665 days over three International Space Station missions. The 58-year-
old is the oldest woman to go into space.
US scientists unveiled the world's most powerful & smartest scientific supercomputer
named 'Summit' that can complete over 200, 000 trillion calculations per second.
China successfully launched a new Earth observation satellite 'the Gaofen-6' which will be
mainly used in agricultural resources research & disaster monitoring.
American and Spanish Scientists have discovered a new shape called 'scutoid' while
studying nature’s way of moulding tissue to form the skin, cavity linings and the building blocks
of organs.
ISRO successfully carried out a flight test for a newly designed Crew Escape System. It was
launched from the Satish Dhawan Space Centre at Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.
Scientists have discovered the world's oldest colours. 1.1 billion-year-old bright pink
pigments, extracted from rocks deep beneath the Sahara desert in Africa, have finally
been traced.
IIT Madras launched world’s first remotely operatable microscope that would enable a
precise atom-by-atom view of a material. The 'Local Electrode Atom Probe' (LEAP) was
developed in a collaborative exercise involving eight top research institutions headed by IIT
Madras.
ISRO will outsource the production of the Polar Satellite Launch Vehicles (PSLVs) and
Small Satellite Launch Vehicles (SSLVs) to private Industries. The ISRO will launch
Gaganyaan, India’s first manned mission to outer space in 2020.
A new European satellite named 'Aeolus' using advanced laser technology to track
global winds and improve weather forecasts has been successfully put into orbit on a Vega
rocket from French Guyana.
Ranchi-based software developer Ranjit Srivastava is developing the world's first Hindi-
speaking humanoid robot, claimed to cost just Rs.50, 000 so far.
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India will launch its second lunar mission “Chandrayaan2” on January 3, 2019, to land on
the moon with a lander and rover. It weighs around 3, 890kg and costs 800 cr.
NASA blasted off a $1.5 billion spacecraft toward the Sun on a historic mission to protect
the Earth by unveiling the mysteries of dangerous solar storms. NASA’s 'Parker Solar Probe'
has become the first-ever mission to "touch" the Sun. The spacecraft, about the size of a small
car, will travel directly into the Sun's atmosphere about 4 million miles from the surface.
The lander on the Chandrayaan-2 mission, which is scheduled to be launched in January
2019 will be named ‘Vikram’ after Vikram Sarabhai, the father of Indian space programme.
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A MoU on Technology Mission for Indian Railways (TMIR) by the Ministries of railways,
human resource development (HRD), and Science and technology was signed on 4th January
2018.
Indian Railways has finalised a plan to equip nearly 8500 railway stations across India
(including
those in rural and remote areas) with Wi-Fi facilities at an estimated cost of Rs 700 crore.
Indian Railways' first high speed electric locomotive which can run at a maximum speed
of 120
kmph will be launched in March 2018 during French President Emmanuel Macron’s Indian
visit.
The first 12, 000 horsepower locomotive has been assembled at Madhepura plant in
Bihar.
South Central Railway (SCR) chief public relations officer M Umashankar Kumar has
announced that, it has become the first railway zone in India to achieve 100 % LED
lighting in all 733 stations under its jurisdiction.
Jaipur’s Gandhi Nagar railway station became India’s first major railway station to be
completely managed by women personnel and inaugurated by North Western Railway Zone
GM TP Singh.
On the International Women’s Day, Banaswadi railway station was declared South Western
Railway (SWR) zone’s first all-woman railway station
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Prime Minister chaired twenty-sixth interaction through PRAGATI reviewed progress of
handling and grievance redressal related to post offices and railways.
Guwahati now has India's first railway station run by solar power. Around 2352 solar
modules with a capacity of generating 700 kwp has been set up over the roof.
The iconic Mughalsarai Railway Junction in Uttar Pradesh renamed as
DeenDayalUpadhyaya.
Railway Minister PiyushGoyal laid the foundation stone of two key railway projects
‘Katghora-Mungeli-Kawardha-Dongargarh’ in Chhattisgarh.
The Keylong station in Himachal Pradesh will be the first on the railway network to be inside
a tunnel at a height of 3, 000 metres, on the strategic Bilaspur-Manali-Leh line close to the
Sino-India border.
UP government rechristened the name of Allahabad city to its old name of Prayagraj. All
departments like railway and others are changing before the coming KumbhMela to be held
early next year.
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Renowned Rocket scientist, Sivan K has been appointed as the chairman of Indian Space
Research Organisation (ISRO).He is currently the Director of the Vikram Sarabhai Space Centre.
Actress Kajol has become an advocacy ambassador for Swachh Aadat Swachh Bharat
initiative.
The Supreme Court collegiums recommended InduMalhotra as the first woman lawyer to
be directly appointed as a judge of Supreme Court.
Yara International, a Norwegian chemical company announced the completion of its
acquisition of Tata Chemicals Ltd’s 1.2m tonnes per annum production capacity urea plant, at
Babrala in UP.
Boards of directors of IDFC Bank (a private sector bank) and Capital First (anon-banking
financial firm) approved a merged entity will have assets under management of Rs 88000cr.
Bollywood actor Akshay Kumar has agreed to partner with the Brihanmumbai Municipal
Corporation (BMC) to promote cleanliness in Mumbai as part of the SwachhSurvekshan
2018.
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UM of Housing and Urban Affairs commenced SwachhSurvekshan 2018 survey is being
dubbed as the world’s largest cleanliness survey.
Theresa May appointed Karen Bradley as the new secretary of state for Northern
Ireland, replaces James Brokenshire.
AR Rahman has been made the brand ambassador of Sikkim at the inauguration
ceremony of Red Panda Winter Festival at Paljor Stadium in Gangtok, Sikkim.
Sita Ram Mardi has been appointed as the new Director General of Police (DGP) of
Himachal Pradesh.
Rajesh Ranjan was appointed as the next High Commissioner of India to Botswana.
President Ram NathKovind, presented the SangeetNatakAkademi’s Fellowships
(AkademiRatna) and SangeetNatakAkademi Awards (AkademiPuraskar) for the year
2016 at New Delhi
The 63rd JioFilmfare Awards 2018, was held at the NSCI Dome in Worli, Mumbai. It was
hosted by Bollywood’s top actor Shah Rukh Khan.
Best Film - Hindi Medium,
Best Actress – VidyaBalan('Tumhari Sulu')
Best Actor - Irrfan Khan('Hindi Medium')
“Sachin: A Billion Dreams”, a biopic on Sachin Tendulkar, has won two awards at the 11th
Tehran International FICTS Festival 2018, in Iran.
Rachel Morrison has become the first female cinematographer (movie: Mudbound) to
be nominated for Oscar awards.
Government announced Padma Awards 2018. 3 Padma Vibhushan, 9 Padma Bhushan and 73
PadmaShri Awards have been announced.
A 10yr-old Indian-origin boy in the UK named MehulGarg has become the youngest
applicant to achieve the highest score 162(2 pts higher than Albert Einstein and Stephen
Hawking) in the Mensa IQ test.
60th Annual Grammy Awards ceremony was held on Jan 28, 2018 at Madison Square
Garden, US.
Jay-Z hold maximum nominations (in 8 categories), while Bruno Mars won maximum
awards (in 6 categories, including top categories of album, record and song of the year).
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The Indo-Tibetan Border Police (ITBP) led by Asst.C.Akshay Deshmukh was named the
best marching contingent in the paramilitary and auxiliary forces category at the Republic
Day celebrations, in New Delhi.
Actor Mohanlal and athlete P. T. Usha were awarded honorary Doctorate of Literature
(D.Litt) by Kerala Governor and Calicut University Chancellor P. Sathasivam, in Kozhikode.
Indian Parliamentary Group (IPG) announced Outstanding Parliamentarian Award for
last five years. Names for the award were shortlisted by a committee headed by LS Speaker
SumitraMahajan.
Dr Vinod Paul is first Indian has been conferred the IhsanDoğramacı Family Health
Foundation Prize by WHO.
Veteran Bengali actor Soumitra Chatterjee received the Legion of Honour, the highest
French civilian award.
Magahi writer Shesh Anand Madhukar was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Bhasha
Samman award.
‘Times Power Woman 2017'- Pune for Global PR award to ShabnamAsthana.
Goa CM Manohar Parrikar inaugurated the 2nd edition of ‘Nobel Prize Series India 2018’
in Panaji, Goa. Theme : ‘Science Impacts Life’.
Film maker ShyamBenegal was awarded the V Shantaram Lifetime Achievement Award
of the Mumbai International Film Festival
Sohini Roy Chowdhury, 8yr old Indian-origin school girl has made it to the UK’s Mathletics
Hall of Fame.
Reliance Industries Ltd. announced that it has been awarded the Golden Peacock Award
2017 for corporate social responsibility (CSR) initiatives.
Vikas Sathaye, an Indian-born engineer, along with three other people won the scientific and
engineering award, at the Oscars 2018 Scientific and Technical Awards in BeverlyHills,
United States.
Tata Steel has been honoured as the World’s Most Ethical Company for the year 2018.
Filmmaker Ramesh Sippy will be awarded the first 'RajKapoor Award for Excellence in
Cinema' at the 'Elevate 2K18' in Mumbai.
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Sanjiv Bajaj was awarded the ‘EY Entrepreneur of the Year 2017’ award at a function in
Mumbai.
Milk basket has been honoured with the 'Startup of the Year' 2017 award.
Flying Officer Avani Chaturvedi became the first Indian woman to fly a fighter aircraft
solo- MiG-21 "Bison".
Swiss tennis star Roger Federer won the Laureus World Sportsman of the Year and
Comeback of the Year awards at the 2018 Laureus World Sports Awards, in Monaco.
Sportsman of the Year award : Roger Federer (Switzerland; Tennis)
Sportswoman of the Year award : Serena Williams (USA; Tennis)
Indian Actor-politician Shatrughan Sinha has been honoured with a lifetime achievement
award for
his contribution to the fields of arts and politics at the annual ‘Political and Public Life Awards’
Fantasy drama film, ‘The Shape of Water’ got the most awards (in 4 categories) including
the Best Picture Award.
Oscars 2018 – Winners List
Best Picture : The Shape of Water
Best Director : Guillermo del Toro – The Shape of Water
Best Actor Gary : Oldman – Darkest Hour
Best Actress : Frances McDormand – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best Supporting Actor : Sam Rockwell – Three Billboards Outside Ebbing, Missouri
Best Production Design : The Shape of Water
Harry Athwal, an Indian-origin British man has been selected for 'Pride of Birmingham’
award in UK at the University of Birmingham on 8th March 2018.
As per a survey by Airports Council International (ACI), Delhi's Indira Gandhi
International (IGI) Airport has been rated as the world number one among airports handling
more than 40 million passengers per annum.
Mumbai's Chhatrapati Shivaji International Airport has been ranked as the World’s
Best Airport for customer experience.
Amazon CEO Jeff Bezos has become the first person with $100 billion wealth in Forbes
magazine’s annual ranking of the world’s moguls 2018.
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India won the "Best Exhibitor Award" at 2018 ITB Berlin.
Renowned actor AmolPalekar was honoured with the ‘Godavari Gaurav’ award along with
Classical singer Pandit Satyasheel Deshpande at an event in Nashik, Maharashtra.
Dr.Ketzia David Prakasam become the first Indian woman to receive "Academy Award
for Nobel Peace" from the USA.
Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) was awarded the International Kochon
Prize 2017 for promoting research and development (R&D) in tuberculosis treatment.
Indian film "Halkaa" has won the ‘Grand Prix de Montreal’ award at the 21st Festival
International du Film Pour Enfants de Montreal Film (FIFEM).
Actor Jackie Shroff’s short film “Shunyata” has won an award at Best of India Short
Film Festival in Los Angeles, US.
Indian actress Simi Garewal received the "UK Golden Flame Award" at the opening
ceremony of the Tongues of Fire UK Asian Film Festival in London.
Chattisgarh’s Krishi Vigyan Kendra has been named the best such centre in India for its
initiatives like nutrition gardens and integrated farming techniques.
Fr.PM Manmohan Singh presented the G.K. Reddy Memorial National Award for 2017 to
Karan Thapar for journalism, at an event held in New Delhi.
The Kempegowda International Airport was presented the Skytrax award for being
voted as the best regional airport in India and Central Asia by air travelers.
Chhattisgarh has won the National ‘Water Digest Award’ for Water Conservation-Diversion
and increasing the irrigation capacity in Chhattisgarh.
Lyricist and film director Sreekumaran Thampiwas selected for the J C Daniel
award(Kerala's highest award).
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma will be awarded the Dadasaheb Phalke Excellence
Award for her successful movies as a producer.
Veteran Hindi film actor Shri Vinod Khanna was awarded the DadasahebPhalke Award for
his contribution to Indian Cinema.
Veteran Bollywood actor Dharmendra will be conferred with the prestigious Raj Kapoor
Lifetime Achievement and filmmaker RajkumarHirani with Raj Kapoor Special
Contribution awards.
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TCS Ltd is the most valuable company in India, followed by Reliance Industries Ltd & HDFC
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AditiRao Hydari will receive DadasahebPhalke Excellence Award 2018 for the Best Leading
Lady (Critics Award) for her memorable performance in Bhoomi.
The Chairman of the Jury, Shri Ramesh Sippy announced the “State of Madhya Pradesh”
was conferred the award for the Most Film Friendly State for its efforts towards easing filming
in the State.
Indu Jain, CM of Bennett, Coleman & Co, India‟s largest media house, has received the All
India Management Association‟s (AIMA‟s) annual award for lifetime contribution to media.
Lalit Kala Akademi, organised the award ceremony of the '1st Print Biennale India 2018
(PBI)' in New Delhi.
Jailed Egyptian photographer Mahmoud Abu Zeid, popularly known as Shawkan won the
2018 Guillermo Cano World Press Freedom Prize of UNESCO.
Dr GirishSahni, DG, CSIR & Secretary, DSIR is awarded the National Intellectual Property
(IP) Award 2018 in the category “Top R&D Institution / Organization for Patents &
Commercialization”.
Bollywood actors BhumiPednekar, SonamKapoor & Akshay Kumar bagged the best
actress & best actor awards respectively at the DadasahebPhalke awards, given by
DadasahebPhalke Film Foundation, Mumbai.
Manisha Koirala won the “Most Versatile Actress”award.
Veteran actor-director Rakesh Roshan was given the lifetime achievement award for
his contribution to the industry as an actor, producer & a director.
Gujarati poet, playwright & academic SitanshuYashaschandra was selected for 2017
SaraswatiSamman for his collection of verses (poetry) titled “Vakhar” published in 2009.
Veteran Bollywood actor Sridevi was honoured with the TITAN Reginald F Lewis Film
Icon Award, Cannes Film Festival.
NMDC (National Mineral Development Corporation) Limited has bagged the prestigious
S&P Global PLATTS Global Metals Award 2018 in corporate social responsibility (CSR)
category held at London.
Barcelona forward Lionel Messi has won the European Golden Shoe for the 5th time.
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Prajnesh Gunneswaran won the prestigious T.K. Ramanathan award for the year 2017-
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Japanese director Hirokazu Kore-eda took home the top prize -the Palme d'Or. Kore-eda
in 71st CANNES.
Polish author Olga Tokarczuk has won the Man Booker International Prize for her novel
‘Flights’.
Smt. Maneka Sanjay Gandhi presented the prestigious Nari Shakti Puraskar 2017 to the
members of the INSV Tarini team in New Delhi.
The 6 member all-women team led by Lt.Commander Vartika Joshi have received the
Puraskar from the Minister.
CSIR has been awarded the Clarivate Analytics India Innovation Award 2018 in the
Government Research Organizations Category.
Indian botanist Kamaljit S. Bawa received the prestigious Linnean Medal in Botany from
the Linnean Society of London .
Kerala cartoonist Thomas Antony has won an international award(caricature category) at
the 13th World Press Cartoon awards, Lisbon, Portugal.
Yuvraj Singh has been awarded the 'most inspiring icon of the year for Social Welfare'
award by the DadasahebPhalke International Film Festival (DPIFF) .
Singer AshaBhosle was honoured with 26th PC Chandra Puraskaar for her contribution in
the field of Indian music.
Indian pugilist Neeraj Goyat conferred with the 'WBC Asia Boxer of the Year Award'.
Swedish Academy has decided to postpone the 2018 Nobel Prize in Literature, with the
intention of awarding it in 2019.
NishaBhalla, a 46yr old holistic coach & consultant from Mumbai was felicitated at the
recently concluded Annual Women Economic Forum (WEF) 2018 Awards.
Nobel laureate & noted economist Muhammad Yunus was honoured with the 11th KISS
Humanitarian Award 2018 at a function held in Bhubaneswar, Odisha.
Melody queen LataMangeshkar was honoured with the SwaraMauli title by spiritual guru
VidyaNarsimhaBharati Swami.
Neymar was named as France's player of the year at an awards ceremony in Paris.
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Senior journalist Mark Tully will be honoured with the Lifetime Achievement Award at
the annual Red Ink Awards in Mumbai.
US-based Kathak dancer AninditaAnaam was honoured with the prestigious 'Shri
Jayadev Rastriya Yuva Pratibha Puraskar 2018' for outstanding contribution to the field of
art.
Def. Min. Nirmala Sitharaman gave away the DRDO Awards- 2016 & 2017 to various
DRDO scientists for their outstanding contributions, National Technology Day (11 May).
Fr.DRDO DrVK Saraswat was given DRDO Lifetime Achievement Award – 2017.
Fr.sec.DRDO Dr Vasudev Kalkunte Aatre was awarded DRDO Lifetime Achievement
Award – 2016.
Kalki Koechlin was conferred with the French distinction of Knight of the Order of Arts &
Letters (Chevalier dansl’Ordre des Arts et des Lettres).
UN Rajnath Singh approved the institution of "Home Minister's Special Operation
Medal" for the police personnel of States & Union Territories, CPO’s, CAPFs & Security
Organisations involved in Special Operations.
The Ministry of Shipping’s flagship programme for portled-prosperity ‘Sagarmala’ received
the ‘Gold Award’ in infrastructure sector in the recently concluded 52nd Skoch Summit 2018
in New Delhi.
PallaviDurua was crowned as the first Tribal Queen at the Adi Rani Kalinga Tribal Queen
competition held at UtkalMandap.
At the Indian International Film Awards (IIFA), late star Sridevi won Best Actress
(posthumously) for MOM while Irrfan Khan was given the Best Actor Award(Hindi Medium).
Tumhari Sulu was awarded the Best Film trophy.
CM VasundharaRaje was conferred the ‘CM of the Year’ award for her remarkable work in
e-governance at the 52nd Skoch Summit held in New Delhi.
Vishwas Mandalik from Nasik & the Yoga Institute in Mumbai have been selected as
recipients of the PM’s award for outstanding contribution for promotion & development of yoga
for the year 2018.
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Under ‘India Smart Cities Award' 2018, Surat has been awarded for "great momentum"
in the implementation of projects under the Smart Cities Mission, Housing & Urban Affairs (HUA)
Ministry.
Bhopal & Ahmedabad were selected in the ‘Innovative Idea' category for their
"transformative approach towards sustainable integrated development".
Noted social reformer & founder of Sulabh International, BindeshwarPathak honoured with
Japan’s prestigious Nikkei Asia Prize.
Anukreethy Vas, a 19yr old TN college student, crowned Femina Miss India 2018.
Kendrick Lamar received the Pulitzer Prize in music for his album “Damn” .
Pres.Ram Nath Kovind presented the 'Santokbaa Humanitarian Award' to Child rights
activist & Noble Laureate Kailash Satyarthi & space scientist A S Kiran Kumar, Chairman
(ISRO), Gujarat.
Statistics & Programme Implementation Minister Vijay Goel conferred FICCI Smart Policing
Awards 2018 to police officials of central armed police force & states police in New Delhi.
PM Modi handed over the Padma Shri award, to former Singaporean diplomat Tommy Koh.
Veteran actor AnupamKher will be given the prestigious Outstanding Achievement honour
at International Indian Film Academy (IIFA) awards ceremony in Bangkok.
Canadian author Michael Ondaatje won the Man Booker Prize list with his latest novel
“Warlight, ”.
“Ratna”, the highest honour of MohunBagan club was awarded to Fr. India international
PradipChowdhury at its foundation day programme.
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) was awarded the INFRA Icon Award in the
“Global Energy” category at the mid-day INFRA Icons Awards 2018, in Mumbai.
Min. JP Nadda presented the Pradhan Mantri Surakshit Matritva Abhiyan
(PMSMA)'IPledgefor9' Achievers and MMR Reduction Awards.
Noted artist Anjolie Ela Menon had received the National Kalidas Samman in Delhi for
visual arts from the MP government.
Michael Ondaatje‟s bestselling novel 'The English Patient' was announced as the winner
of the Golden Man Booker Prize at the Southbank Centre in London.
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A 8yr old Indian-origin schoolboy Ishwar Sharma, who is the under-11 UK national yoga
champion has been named the 'British Indian of the Year' in the young achiever category .
Gopalkrishna Gandhi has been chosen for the 24th Rajiv Gandhi National Sadbhavana
Award for his contribution in promoting communal harmony, peace and goodwill.
President Kovind presented the Outstanding Parliamentarian Award for the years 2013-
2017, in New Delhi. The winners are: Dr NajmaHeptullah (for year 2013) | HukumDev Narayan
(for year 2014) | GhulamNabi Azad (for year 2015) | Dinesh Trivedi (for year 2016) |
BhartruhariMahtab (for year 2017).
Rifleman Aurangzeb and Major Aditya Kumar of Indian Army will be conferred the
Shaurya Chakra.Sepoy Vrahma Pal Singh will be awarded with Kirti Chakra
posthumously.
Delhi Govt. Add. Dir. of health, SK Arora was awarded prestigious World Health Organization
(WHO) World No Tobacco Day 2017 Award for his extraordinary contribution towards
tobacco control.
US Govt. has awarded the Legion of Merit (Degree of Commander) to Gen.Dalbir Singh
Suhag (Retired), of the Indian Army.
PepsiCo's Fr. CEO IndraNooyi will be honoured with the Game Changer of the Year award
by a global cultural organisation Asia Society in recognition of her business achievements,
humanitarian record and advocacy for women and girls around the world.
Fr England cap.David Beckham will receive the UEFA President's Award for his
contribution to football and promoting the sport in "every corner of the planet".
Andhra Pradesh bagged the first prize in state category for comprehensive development of
tourism.
Rima Das, ‟ National Award-winning feature Village Rockstars has been chosen to
represent India in the Best Foreign Language category at the 91st Academy Awards next
year, FFI announced.
Bollywood actor Anushka Sharma received the Smita Patil award for best actor, 34th
Priyadarshni Academy Global Award, in Mumbai.
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Chairman & MD, JK Tyre & Industries Ltd., Dr Raghupati Singhania has been conferred with
'Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle', the highest honour accorded to non-nationals by the
Government of Mexico.
Actress AishwaryaRai was honoured with the Meryl Streep Award for Excellence at the
Women in Film & Television (WIFT) India Award.
Odia poet Satrughna Pandav will be honoured with the prestigious 'SaralaPuraskar' for
his poetry collection 'Misra Dhrupad'.
Three scientists won the Nobel Physics Prize 2018 -- Arthur Ashkin, Gerard Mourou&
Donna Strickland.
Scientists won the 2018 Nobel Chemistry Prize -- Arnold, Smith, Winter. for performing
the first-ever "directed evolution" of enzymes.
Denis Mukwege & Nadia Murad won 2018 Nobel Peace Prize for their efforts to end the
use of sexual violence as a weapon of war.
The 2018 Nobel Prize for economics has been awarded to William Nordhaus & Paul
Romer.
The UN highest environmental honor award "Champions of the Earth" -- PM
NarendraModi & Emmanuel macron.
As per the ranking undertaken by Swachh Survekshan Grameen 2018, Haryana state
was ranked as the best State. The best district is Satara District (Maharashtra). The award
commissioned by Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation.
The UNHCR (UN refugee agency) honored with the 2018 Nansen Refugee Award at a
ceremony in Geneva to Dr. Evan AtarAdaha.
The Sports Australia Hall of Fame has announced the cricketing great ‘Richie Benaud’ will
become the 40th Legend of Australian Sport.
The world's largest telecom tower company (outside China) has won the Deming Prize
for 2018 -- Indus Towers.
Employees’ State Insurance Corporation (ESIC) won the ‘ISSA Good Practice Award’
for Administrative Solution for Coverage Extension at the “Regional Social Security Forum for
Asia and the Pacific” in Malaysia.
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The small Himalayan state has won 2018 UN Food and Agriculture Organisation's Future
Policy for Gold Award for its achievement in becoming the world's first totally organic
agriculture state -- Sikkim.
The veteran composer, lyricist and writer Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi has
been named for this year’s Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement.
British writer Anna Burns has won the prestigious Man Booker for her Novel --
Milkman.
H M Pernal won the prestigious ‘Vimala V PaiVishwa’ Konkani best book award for
‘BeegAniBeegath’ the year 2018.
Suheil F. Tandon has won the International Olympic Committee's Sport and Active
Society Commission's Grant Award for his contribution to sports development.
Union Minister Piyush Goyal will receive the prestigious Carnot Prize from the Ivy
League University of Pennsylvania in recognition of his work for rural electrification.
Hindustani classical music instrumentalist Pandit Vishwa Mohan Bhatt will be honoured
with the annual Ustad Chand Khan Lifetime Achievement Award. Pandit Bhatt best known
for his Grammy award winning album "A Meeting by the River".
US-based Dalit writerSujathaGidla has won 2018 Shakti Bhatt First Book Prize for her
book “Ants Among Elephants: An Untouchable Family and the Making of Modern India’ .
Narendra Modi has been awarded prestigious Seoul Peace Prize 2018 for contribution to
high economic growth in India.
Invest India, CEO Deepak Bagla has received the top UN Investment Promotion Award
in recognition of its efforts to boost investments in the renewable energy sector in India.
Sanjay Agrawal (Secretary Agriculture and Co-operation) has inaugurated the two-days
Global Agriculture Leadership Summit 2018 in New Delhi.Theme : 'Connecting Farmers to
Market'.
M.S. Swaminathan has received the first World Agriculture Prize instituted by the
Indian Council of Food and Agriculture (ICFA) in New Delhi.
Tagore award for Cultural Harmony for 2014, 2015 & 2016 announced:
➢ 2014: Sh.RajkumarSinghajit Singh (doyen of Manipuri dance).
➢ 2015: Chhayanaut (cultural organization of Bangladesh).
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➢ 2016: Shri.Ram VanjiSutar (one of India’s greatest sculptors).
The chairman of the Juries are PM NarendraModi and CJI Justice RanjanGogoi.
Tagore award for Cultural Harmony has been instituted by Government of India (GoI) in 2011
to commemorate 150th Birth anniversary of Nobel laureate Rabindranath Tagore (1861 – 1941).
India has won the prestigious 2018 Commonwealth Association for Public
Administration and Management Award.
Michael D Higgins has been re-elected as Irish president after receiving 56% of the
country's election vote.
Clara Sosa (Miss Paraguay) has won the Miss Grand International 2018 title (6th
edition) of the beauty pageant in Yangon, Myanmar.
Nobel Prize Winner MalalaYousafzai will be honoured by Harvard University with
Gleitsman Award 2018 for her work promoting girls' education.
Indian scientist Roopam Sharma has won the World Health Summit Startup award,
2018 for his invention.
Malayalam author Benyamin has won the inaugural JCB Prize for literature for his book
'Jasmine Days'
Pakistan's human rights activist and lawyer has been posthumously awarded the UN Prize
along with three other winners -- Asma Jahangir, RebecaGyumi of Tanzania, Brazil's first
indigenous lawyer JoeniaWapichana .
Satyajit Ray's epic masterpiece has been included by BBC's 100 best foreign language
films (only film from India) -PatherPanchali. PatherPanchali released in 1955, was placed at
number 15 in the list, which has been topped by Akira Kurosawa's 'Seven Samurai'.
Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation has announced Swachh Bharat World Toilet
Day Contest for districts of the States. The Contest does not apply to the five States of
Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, Chhattisgarh, Telangana and Mizoram.
Super 30 founder Anand Kumar has been honored with education award in Dubai.
Mr.Anand will be honoured with 'Global Education Award' by 'Malabar Gold & Diamonds'.
Malayalam writer M Mukundan has been selected for the highest literacy prize
‘EzhuthachanPuraskaram 2018’.
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Uzbek businessman GafurRakhimov has been elected as the president of the
International Boxing Association (AIBA).
Former Chairman of Film and Television Institute of India (FTII) AnupamKher has been
honored as a ‘Distinguished Fellow’ award.
Renowned French scholar JawaharLalSarin. was presented with France’s highest civilian
honour Chevalier de la Lgiond’Honneur.
Freelance journalist Swati Chaturvedi has won the Press Freedom Award for Courage for her
book, I am a Troll: Inside The Secret World of The BharatiyaJanata Party's Digital
Army.
The prestigious MuninBarkotoki Literary Award 2018 in Assam has been given to young
writer-critic -- Dr.Debabhuson Borah, titled 'Nirbochon'.
An educationist Dr.Saroj Suman Gulati has been conferred with the coveted Global
Education Leaders Award 2018.
Veteran Journalist N.Ram received Raja Ram Mohan Roy award.
Centre for Science and Environment (CSE) SunitaNarain has won 2018 Indira Gandhi
Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development.
The 49th International Film Festival of India (IFFI) has begun at the Shyama Prasad
Mukherjee Stadium in Panaji (Goa).
Mexican government has honored Indian academician Shyama Prasad Ganguly with
“Orden Mexicana delÁguila Azteca” (Mexican Order of the Aztec Eagle).
Nandita Das has been honored with the International Federation of Film Producers
Associations (FIAPF) award in Brisbane.
Amitabh Bachchan has been awarded the third SayajiRatna Award for contribution to
social causes.
In 2013, The Baroda Management Association had instituted the award to mark the 150th
birth anniversary of the ruler, known for undertaking major social reform measures during his
rule in the early twentieth century.
Veteran writer Salim Khan has been honored with the IFFI special award for his
lifetime contribution to Indian cinema.
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Donbass has won the coveted Golden Peacock Award at the 49th International Film
Festival of India (IFFI).
➢Lijo Jose Pellissery won the Best Director Award for his 2018 film ‘Ee.Ma.Yau’.
➢ The Best Actor (Male) Award has gone to ChembanVinod for his portrayal in Ee.Ma.Yau
➢ The Best Actor (Female) Award has gone to Anastasiia Pustovit for her portrayal of a
‘Larysa’, a teenage girl in the Ukrainian film ‘When the Trees Fall’.
➢Alberto Monteras II receives ‘Best Debut Feature Film of a Director’ for Respeto.
Business Tycoon AzimPremji (chairman of Wipro) conferred with the highest French
civilian distinction Chevalier de la Legion d'Honneur (Knight of the Legion of Honour).
The ‘Sahitya Akademi’ has announced its annual Sahitya Akademi Awards-2018 in 24
languages.
Anees Salim has been awarded for ‘The Blind Lady’s Descendants’ English literature
category. Ramesan Nair won the award for his work ‘Gurupournami’a poem.
The first Mexican woman Vanessa PoncedeLeon to win Miss World (68th edition) crown at a
grand event in China.
The first Asian/Indian Prathamesh Maulingkar to win Mister Supranational title at
Krynica-Zdroj, Poland.
Manipur Government honoured MC Mary Kom , AIBA World Women Boxing Gold
medalist with the title "Meethoileima" title.
Saudi journalist Jamal Khashoggi has been named the Time magazine’s ‘Person of the
Year’ alongside several other journalists. He was murdered in October 2018 at his country’s
Istanbul consulate.
The Limca Book of Records by training over two lakh women and girls under their self-
defence programme in 2017 Delhi Police. Special Police Unit for Women and Children
(SPUWAC), is a special body of Delhi Police, which aims to safeguard the rights of women and
children in the Capital.
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BOOKS & AUTHORS
Sanjib Kumar Borkakoti -“Majuli: Resources and Challenges”
Sanjay Manjrekar - ‘Imperfect’ was released by DilipVengsarkar,
“DilliMeriDilli: Before and After 1998′′, a pictorial book, by former Delhi chief minister
Sheila
Dikshit has been released.
Dr.SadhanaPandey -‘StaniyaSvasasan Mei AddhiAabadhi’ was released by VP M.
Venkaiah Naidu
PM NarendraModi written a book 'Exam Warriors' released by Ex.Aff.Minister
SushmaSwaraj. This book has been published by Penguin India.
Dr Yashwant Amdekar, Rajesh Chokhani and Krishnan Sivaramakrishnan are wrote a
book 'Even When There Is A Doctor' was launched by Sachin Tendulkar and his wife Anjali
TendulkarRajnath Singh released “Mere SapnoKa Bharat”, a book on best interviews of Fr.
PM AtalBihari Vajpayee in the Parliament premises
HP CM Jai Ram Thakur released 'MahilaSuraksha', a handbook by Shimla administration.
BOOK AUTHOR ABOUT
Bollywood: "The Films", "The
Songs", "The Stars"
Amitabh Bacchhan About movies produced in mumbai
Imperfect
Sanjay Manjrekar
About author’s cricket carreer
Unstoppable: My Life So Far
Maria Sharapova
The book explains the story of her
phenomenal rise to success
ParamveerParwane
Prabhakiran Jain
The book illustrates the bravery of
Paramveer Chakra Awardees from
1947 to 1965
Sourav Ganguly: Cricket, SaptarshiSarkar Biography of indian cricket
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Captaincy and Controversy
The Red Sari
Javiermoro
The Red Sari tells the story of an
extraordinary woman whose dreams
were struck down by the hands of
fate.
How India Sees the World
Shyam Saran
The most nailbiting negotiations and
top-level interactions of the famous
leader
The Diary of a Domestic Diva
ShilpaShetty
In this book, the actor and
entrepreneur brings fifty of her most
special recipes
I Do What I Do
Raghuram Rajan
The struggle the author had to face
during the economic crisis when he
joined RBI in September 2013
Immortal India
Amish Tripathi
The author helps us to understand
India like never before
The Shershah of Kargil
Deepak Surana
The Late Captain VikramBatra P.V.C,
who was one of the greatest Indian
soldiers of the Kargil war.
I am HIV Positive. So What?
Jayanta Lalita
The book talks about how an HIV-
positive person
Modi - Incredible emergence of
a star
TarunVijay
The book is a biography based on the
life and economic vision of
NarendraModi
Flood Of Fire Amitav Ghosh Last volume of the Ibis Trilogy
Sleeping on Jupiter Anuradha Roy Novelabout religion, love, and violence
in the modern world.
Beyond Doubt: A Dossier on
Gandhi's Assassination
TeestaSetalvad Collection of archival documents in
related to Gandhi's assassination
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Transcendence: My Spiritual
Experiences with
PramukhSwamij
Dr. APJ Abdul
Kalam&ArunTiwari
Journey of self realization through the
eyes of Swamiji
"Yug Purus, Bharat Ratna,
AtalJi"
Ramesh Pokhriyal
An analysis of India’s challenges in a
rapidly transforming regional and
international landscape under Atal
Bihari VajpayiJi.
Indira Gandhi - A life In Nature Jairam Ramesh Economic facets of the ties of India
with Central Asian countries
The Ministry Of Utmost
Happiness
Arundhati Roy An intimate journey across the Indian
subcontinent—from the cramped
neighborhoods of Old Delhi to the
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India’s Aanchal Thakur from Manali became the first Indian to win an international medal
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Sarjubala Devi has won gold medal and the best boxer trophy in the National Women’s
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KagisoRabada, South African fast bowler, has become the number-one ranked bowler in
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ViratKohli has won the Sir Garfield Sobers Cricketer of the year, ICC Cricketer of the Year
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Indian leg spinner YuzvendraChahal won the ICC T20I performance of the year award.
Jammu and Kashmir will host its first maiden international martial arts games event in the
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India defeated Pakistan and won the Blind Cricket World Cup 2018 at the Sharjah
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2018 Women’s World T20, is hosted by Antigua and Barbuda, Guyana and St Lucia of West
Indies.
ManavThakkar has become the first Indian to obtain the world No.2 position in the boys'
under-18 category of the International Table Tennis Federation (ITTF) rankings.
Delhi won the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy at the Eden Gardens, in Kolkata by defeating
Rajasthan
SandeepLamichhane became the first Nepal cricketer to get IPL contract after he was
bought by Delhi Daredevils at the 2018 Indian Premier League (IPL) Auction.
Sharath Kamal won the National men's singles title for the eighth time at the 11Even
Sports Senior Table Tennis Nationals, in Ranchi, Jharkhand.
M C Mary Kom won gold medal at the SpiceJet India OpenInternationalBoxing
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India won the U-19 Cricket World Cup against Australia at the Bay Oval,
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Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma won the Maybank Championship, at theSaujana Golf
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The 23rd Olympic Winter Games started with a grand ceremony atPyeongchang in South
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SharmilaNicollet has become the first Indian golfer to qualify for the China Ladies PGA
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Rohan More, a Pune-based swimmer, has become the world’s youngest and first Asian
swimmer to complete the Ocean Seven Challenge.
Steve Smith, Australia cricket captain, won his second Allan Border Medalin Melbourne,
Australia.
World’s first robot ski competition “The Edge of Robot: Ski RobotChallenge” was held
near PyeongChang at WelliHilli ski resort in South Korea.
The 8th edition of ‘Theatre Olympics’ will be held in Indiafor the first time, at the Red Fort,
Delhi.
Cristiano Ronaldobecome the first player in history to score 100 Champions League
goals for the same club.
Australian tennis player Jordan Thompson won Chennai Open ATP Challenger
tennischampionship.
Roger Federer won his third Rotterdam Open title by defeating GrigorDimitrov, in
Rotterdam, Netherlands.
Bhuvneshwar Kumar, a fast bowler, has become the first Indian bowler to take a five-
wicket haul in all three formats in international cricket.
ICC (International Cricket Council) announced that, ViratKohli has become the first Indian
to cross 900 points in the ICC ODI player rankings with 909 points.
India’s ParupalliKashyap won the men's singles title of the Austrian Open International
Challenge, in Vienna, Austria.
ArunaBudda Reddy became the first Indian gymnast to win an individual medal at the
Gymnastics World Cup
India’s VikasKrishan has won a gold medal the best boxer of the tournament honour at
the 69thStrandja Memorial boxing tournament in Sofia, Bulgaria.
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GopiThonakal and Monika Athare won titles in the men’s and women’s category
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The Tokyo Organising Committee of the Olympic and Paralympic Games, launched the
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Olympic mascot has a futuristic blue and white chequered pattern. The Paralympic mascot has
a pink and white design inspired by cherry blossoms.
India won the inaugural IBSF Snooker Team World Cup in Doha, Qatar.
Indian golfer Shubhankar Sharma secured tied second position after the opening round of
the World Golf Championships-Mexico Championship at Mexico City.
NavjotKaur became the first Indian woman wrestler to win gold in the Senior Asian
Championships under 65kg freestyle category in Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan.
Rashid Khan, 19 years old of Afghanistan has become the youngest captain in
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Indian shooter ShahzarRizvi won gold medal with a world record score and JituRai and
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ViswanathanAnandwon the rapid event at the 11th Tal Memorial chess in Moscow, Russia.
India’s Manu Bhaker has won gold medal in the women’s 10m air pistol and Ravi Kumar
has won bronze medal in the men’s 10m air pistol in the ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara,
Mexico.
India B team won the Deodhar Trophy 2017-18 at the Himachal Pradesh Cricket
Association Stadium in Dharamsala, Himachal Pradesh.
Australia won the Sultan Azlan Shah Cup 2018 title, in Malaysia.
KL Rahul has been named the 'Cricketer of the Year' in the 6th edition of Wisden India
Almanack that has been released recently
Chennaiyin FC won the Hero Indian Super League (ISL) 2017-18 title
Deepa Malik bagged gold medal in the F53/54 Javelin event at the World Para Athletics
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India won the Nidahas Trophy at the R Premadasa Stadium, in Colombo, Sri Lanka.
PankajAdvani retained his Asian Billiards Championships title, in Yangon, Myanmar.
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Jammu and Kashmir Cricket Association (JKCA) appointed IrfanPathan as the coach-
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YuvrajWadhwani has won the 25th Asian junior individual squash championship title in
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India has clinched three medals at the Archery World Cup Final in Samsun, Turkey.
DeepikaKumariwon a bronzemedal, AbhishekVerma had bagged a bronze medal in men’s
compound event and silver in the mixed team event.
The 31st All India Railways Chess tournament will begin at Trichy inTamil Nadu.
The 36th National Games in March-April 2019 will be held in Goa.
Manipur won the 24th Senior Women's National Football Championships at the Barabati
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The Sultan of Johor Cup Junior Men’s Hockey tournament 2018 (eight edition) begins in
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The 3rd Youth Olympic Games has officially begun at Argentina. Indian shooter Manu
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the Indian contingent for the games.
KeerthanaPandian has won the girls' title in the IBSF World Under-16 Snooker
Championships, in St Petersburg, Russia.
Caroline Wozniacki has won the WTA singles title with victory over Latvia’s
AnastasijaSevastova in the China Open final in Beijing.
India has won the Under-19 Asia Cup 2018 title (7th edition) in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
Tushar Mane bagged a silver in the men's 10-metre air rifle event in the Youth Olympic
Games. India is being represented by 46 athletes in 13 sports in the prestigious event.
EktaBhyan won Gold medal at the Asian Para Games by topping the women's club throw
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Jeremy Lalrinnunga, men's 62 kg category has become India's first-ever goldmedalist in
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SaurabhChaudhary has won the Gold Medal in the 10- metre air pistol event in the Youth
Olympic Games in Argentina.
Archer Harvinder Singh has won gold medal for India in the men's individual recurve
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Serbian tennis starNovak Djokovic beat Croatia's BornaCoric (21-years) in the final to
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Britain beat India to lift Sultan of Johor Cup 2018, held in Johor Bahru, Johor, Malaysia.
Indian Triple JumperPraveen Chitravel has won the Bronze medal at the 2018 Summer
Youth Olympics.
Akash Malik has become India’s first silver-medallist in archery at the Youth Olympic
Games.
2018 World Wrestling Championships held in Budapest, Hungary.
Belihuof Ethiopiawon the Airtel Delhi Half Marathon men's race.
Mumbaiwon the Vijay Hazare Trophy title 2018 at M Chinnaswamy stadium in Bengaluru,
Karnataka.
Serbia won the 2018 Women’s Volleyball World Championship, in Yokohama, Japan.
Indian wrestler Bajarangpunia bagged silver at Wrestling World Championship 2018 of 65
kg category.
ViratKohli has become the fastest batsman to score 10, 000 runs in the history of ODI
cricket in 205 innings.
PoojaDhanda has won bronze medal in the women's freestyle (57kg weight class) in
Wrestling World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.
Indian table tennis playerAyhika Mukherjee has won a silver medal in the under-21
women’s singles category of the ITTF Challenge Belgium Open.
The joint winners of the Asian Champions Trophy Men's Hockey at Muscat in Oman are India
and Pakistan.
Sourav Kothari has won the 2018 World Billiards Championship title at Leeds in UK.
Indian golferKhalin Joshi has won the Panasonic Open India title at the Delhi Golf Club.
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Sri Lanka's bowling coach NuwanZoysa has been suspended with immediate effect by the
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Olympic medallist MaryKom has been named as the brand ambassador of the upcoming
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Former Pakistan captain Azhar Ali has announced his retirement from ODI cricket in order
to prolong his Test career.
Indian badminton player SubhankarDey has won the SaarLorLux Open at Saarbrucken in
Germany.
Karen Khachanov has lifted the Paris Masters Men's Singles Tennis title with a stunning
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Former Mumbai medium pacer SaurabhNetravalkarhas become the captain of the US
national cricket team.
The Uttar Pradesh Government has decided to rename Lucknow’sEkana International
Stadium (newly-built) in after AtalBihari Vajpayee.
AngadVir Singh Bajwa won the gold medal in the men's skeet final at the 8th Asian
Shotgun Championship in Kuwait .
KentoMomota has won the badminton's Fuzhou China Open 2018.
Indian wrestler BajrangPunia has become number-1 wrestler in the World in 65kg.
Indian mountaineerSatyarupSiddhanta has become the first Indian to climb Mt Giluwe
Australian fast bowler John Hastings has retired from all forms of cricket.
Hima Das has been chosen as UNICEF’s India’s Youth Ambassador.
The 10th edition of Women's World Boxing Championships begin in Delhi.
India's ace cueist PankajAdvani has won his third straight IBSF billiards crown in the 150-
up format.
Australia's biggest stadium Melbourne Cricket Ground (MCG) will host the final match of
both the men's and women's World Twenty20 cricket in 2020.
The winner of ATP 2018 championship is Alexander Zverevof Germany.
India’s shuttlerLakshyaSen has won bronze medal at Li Ning BWF World Junior Badminton
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Mary Kom has become the first female boxer to win 6 gold medals at World Championships.
India's batting starHarmanpreetKaur has been named as captain of the ICC Women's
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Bhavani Devi has won the gold medal in the Sabre event in the Senior Commonwealth
Fencing Championship 2018 in Canberra, Australia.
Ace Indian shuttlerSameer Verma has clinched the Men's Singles title of Syed Modi
International Badminton Championships against Guangzu Lu.
The 19th edition of Laureus World Sports Awards will be held in February 2019 in
Monaco.Last year, tennis great Roger Federer and Serena Williams won the Laureus
Sportsman of the Year.
Magnus Carlsen has won the World Chess Championship title -2018 in London, England.
The 14th edition of Men's Hockey World Cup (HWC) held at the Kalinga Stadium in
Bhubaneswar.
Indian shooterAbhinavBindra has been conferred the sport’s highest honour for his
outstanding services as the chairman of the International Shooting Sport Federation’s Athletes
Committee.
All India Football Federation (AIFF) launched a school-level project by March-April 2019 in
association with the game's world governing body FIFA.
MaheshwariChauhan has retained women's skeet title at the 62nd National Shooting
Championship Competitions (NSCC).
Former coach of the Indian shooting teamPawan Singh has become the first Indian to be
elected one of seven members of the Judges Committee of the International Shooting Sports
Federation (ISSF) Judges Committee.
Minister of State for Home KirenRijiju has inaugurated the 19th All India Police (AIPDM)
Shooting Competition-2018 at Manesar (Haryana).
Delhi Daredevils was renamed as Delhi Capitals. Co-owners Parth Jindal (representing JSW
Sport) and Kiran Kumar Grandhi(GMR) unveiled the new name of the team.
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Croatia’s midfielderLuca Modrich has won prestigious honour of football, Ballon d’Or
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Italy won the Admiral’s Cup Sailing Regatta 2018 (ninth edition) at Indian Naval Academy
(INA), Ezhimala.
Khelo India Youth Games-2019 will be held from 9th to 20th of January 2019 in Pune
(Maharashtra).
Madhya Pradesh openerAjay Rohera etched his name in the record books by slamming the
highest first-class score 267on debut.
Prime Minister NarendraModi handed over the tri colour flag to ArunimaSinha.
ArunimaSinha is the first female Divyangto climb Mount Everest. Mr Modi lauded her impressive
achievements and extended his best wishes for her latest venture.
ASIAN GAMES 2018
Venue - Jakarta-Palembang, Indonesia (18th edition) (It is for the first time that the sporting
extravaganza is being co-hosted by two cities.)
Mascot - BhinBhin, Kaka, and Atung
Motto - Bhinneka Tunggal Ika (Energy of Asia)
Asian Games 2022 - Hangzhou, China.
Most Valuable Player (MVP) - Japanese swimmer IkeeRikako (MVP), the 18-year-old,
who bagged six gold and two silver in the tournament, became the first female athlete to win
the MVP title.
Opening Ceremony (Flag Bearer) – Neeraj Chopra (javelin throw)
Closing Ceremony (Flag Bearer) - Rani Rampal (Hockey)
Top three countries
Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
China (CHN) 132 92 65 289
Japan (JPN) 75 56 74 205
South Korea(KOR) 49 58 70 177
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India won 69 medals – 15 gold, 24 silver and 30 bronzeranked 8th in medal tally
ATHLETICS
Event Winners Medal
Men's Shot put Tajinderpal Singh Toor Gold
Men's Javelin Throw Neeraj Chopra Gold
Men's 800m Manjit Singh Gold
Jinson Johnson Silver
Women's 400m Hima Das Silver
Men's 400m Muhammad Anas Silver
Women's 100m Dutee Chand Silver
Women's 200m Dutee Chand Silver
Men's Triple Jump Arpinder Singh Gold
Women's Heptathlon Swapna Barman Gold
Men's 1500m Jinson Johnson Gold
Women's 1500m PU Chitra Bronze
Women's 4x400m Relay M. R. Poovamma,
SaritabenGaikwad, Hima Das, V.K.
Vismaya
Gold
Men's 4x400m Relay
DharunAyyasamy, Kunhu
Mohammed, Rajiv Arokia,
MuhammedAnas
Silver
Mixed 4 x 400 metres
relay
Rajiv Arokia, Muhammed
Anas, Hima Das, M. R.
Poovamma
Silver
Women's Discuss Throw SeemaPunia Bronze
Men's 400m Hurdles DharunAyyasamy Silver
Women's 3000m
Steeplechase
Sudha Singh
Silver
Women's Long jump NeenaVarakil Silver
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BOXING
Event Winners Medal
Men's Light Fly (49kg) AmitPanghal Gold
Men's Middle (75kg) VikasKrishanYadav Bronze
BADMINTON
Event Winners Medal
Women's Singles PV Sindhu Silver
SainaNehwal Bronze
SHOOTING
Event Winners Medal
Men's 10-metre air pistol SaurabhChaudhary
(youngest indian medal winner)
Gold
AbhishekVerma Bronze
Women's 10-metre air pistol HeenaSidhu Bronze
Women's 25-metre pistol RahiSarnobat Gold
Men's 10-metre air rifle Deepak Kumar Silver
10-metre air rifle mixed team Ravi Kumar, ApurviChandela Bronze
Men's trap LakshaySheoran Silver
Men's 50-metre rifle
three positions
Sanjeev Rajput
Silver
Men's double trap ShardulVihan Silver
WRESTLING
Event Winners Medal
Men's freestyle 65 kg BajrangPunia Gold
Women's freestyle 50 kg VineshPhogat Gold
Women's freestyle 68 kg DivyaKakran Bronze
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TENNIS
Event Winners Medal
Men's Doubles RohanBopanna, DivijSharan Gold
Women's Singles AnkitaRaina Bronze
Men's Singles PrajneshGunneswaran Bronze
TABLE TENNIS
Event Winners Medal
Men's Team
SathiyanGnanasekaran, AchantaSharath Kamal,
Anthony Amalraj, Harmeet
Desai, ManavThakkar
Bronze
SQUASH
Event Winners Medal
Women's Team
DipikaPallikalKarthik, Joshna
Chinappa, TanviKhanna,
SunaynaKuruvilla
Silver
Men's singles SauravGhosal Bronze
Women's singles JoshnaChinappa&DipikaPallikalKarthik Bronze
Men's Team SauravGhosal, Harinder Pal Sandhu, RamitTandon, Mahesh
Mangaonkar
Bronze
KABADDI& HOCKEY
Indian Women’s Team won Silver and Men’s Team won Bronze
OTHER GAMES
BRIDGE : Men's Pair - PranabBardhan, ShibhnathSarka won Gold
ROWING: Men's Quadruple Sculls - Sawarn Singh, DattuBabanBhokanal, OmPrakash, Sukhmeet
Singh won Gold
21ST COMMONWEALTH GAMES 2018
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Venue – Gold Coast, Queensland, Australia.It is for the 5th time Australia hosted the
Games.
Motto - "Share the Dream".
Mascot - Borobi
Next Commonwealth Games 2022 - Birmingham, England.Shooting game excluded
from 2022 Commonwealth Games.
Opening Ceremony (Flag Bearer) – P.V. Sindhu
Closing Ceremony (Flag Bearer) - Mary Kom
Top three countries
Country Gold Silver Bronze Total
Australia 80 59 59 198
England 45 45 46 136
India 26 20 20 66
List of Gold medal winners
Weightlifting
Winners Event
SaikhomMirabaiChanu Women's 48 kg
KhumukchamSanjitaChanu Women's 53 kg
SathishSivalingam Men's 77 kg
RagalaVenkat Rahul Men's 85 kg
PunamYadav Women's 69 kg
Shooting
Winners Event
Manu Bhaker Women's 10 metre air pistol
JituRai Men's 10 metre air pistol
HeenaSidhu Women's 25 metre pistol
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Shreyasi Singh Women's double trap
AnishBhanwala(India’s youngest)(15yrs) Men's 25 metre rapid fire pistol
Sanjeev Rajput Men's 50m rifle 3 positions
Table Tennis
Winners Event
ManikaBatra, MoumaDas, Sutirtha Mukherjee
MadhurikaPatkar, PoojaSahasrabudhe
Women's team
SharathAchanta, AnthonyAmalraj, HarmeetDesai,
SanilShetty, SathiyanGnanasekaran
Men's team
ManikaBatra Women's singles (1stindian women)
Wrestling
Winners Event
Sushil Kumar Men's freestyle 74 kg
BajrangPunia Men's freestyle 65 kg
Rahul Aware Men's freestyle 57 kg
VineshPhogat Women's freestyle 50 kg
Sumit Malik Men's freestyle 125 kg
Boxing
Winners Event
GauravSolanki Men's flyweight 52 kg
Mary Kom Women's light flyweight 48 kg (1stindian women)
VikasKrishanYadav Men's middleweight 75 kg
Athletics
In Men's javelin throw, Neeraj Choprabecame the 1stindian towon Gold Medal.
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Badminton
In Women’s singles, SainaNehwal won Gold Medal and in mixed team, PranavChopra,
PrannoyKumar, SainaNehwal, AshwiniPonnappa, SatwiksairajRankireddy, SikkiReddy,
ChiragShetty, GaddeRuthvikaShivani, P V Sindhu, Kidambi Srikanth won Gold Medal.
FORMULA 1 GRANDPIX
GRANDPIX WINNER
Abu Dhabi
Lewis Hamilton
Brazil
Japan
Russia
Singapore
Italy
Hungary
German
French
Spain
Asberbaijan
Australia
Sebastian Vettel
Bahrain
Canada
Great Britain
Belgium
Austria Max Verstappen
Mexico
China Daniel Ricciardo
Monaco
United States KimiRaikkonen
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AUSTRALIAN OPEN 2018:
Men Singles: Roger Federer (Switzerland) Runner- upMarin cilic(Croatia)
Women Singles: Caroline Wozniacki (Denmark) Runner- upSimonaHalep (Rome)
FRENCH OPEN 2018
Men Singles:Rafael Nadal(spain)Runner- upAustrian Dominic Thiem
Women Singles:SimonaHalep (Romanian woman)Runner- upSloane Stephens (America)
WIMBLEDON OPEN 2018
Men's Singles:Novak Djokovic (Serbia)Runner- up - Kevin Anderson (South Africa)
Women's Singles :AngeliqueKerber (Germany) Runner-up - Serena Williams (USA)
US OPEN 2018
Men's Singles : Novak Djokovic (Serbia) Runner-up - Juan Martin del Potro (Argentina)
Women's Singles: Naomi Osaka (Japan) Runner-up - Serena Williams (USA)
ITALIAN OPEN 2018
Men’s Singles: RafelNadal.Runner-upAlexander Zverev(Germany)
Women's Singles: ElinaSvitolinaRunner-upSimonaHalep(Rome)
MADRID OPEN 2018
Men’s Singles: Alexander ZverevRunner-up Dominic Thiem
Women's Singles:Petra Kvitova(Czech)Runner-up Kiki Bertens
MIAMI OPEN2018
Men’s singles:John Isner (US)Runner-upAlexander Zverev
Women’s singles:Sloane StephensRunner-upJelenaOstapenko(Latvia)
BARCELONA OPEN2018
Men’s singles:Rafael NadalRunner-upStefanosTsitsipas(Greek)
BASEL OPEN2018
Roger Federer won his 99th career title after winning the for the ninth time in his career.
FIFA 2018
Host : Russia
Mascot :Zabivaka (Wolf)
Winner : France
Runner : Croatia
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3rd Place : Belgium
Tournament statistics
Golden Boot - Harry Kane (England)
Golden Ball - Luka Modric (Croatia)
Golden Glove - ThibautCourtois (Belgium)
Best young Player - KylianMbappe (France)
Fair play award – Spain
Rajiv Gandhi KhelRatna Awards 2018
Name of the Sportsperson Discipline
Ms. S. MirabaiChanu Weightlifting
ShriViratKohli Cricket
Dhyan Chand Award 2018
Name of the Sportsperson Discipline
ShriSatyadev Prasad Archery
Ms. Bobby Aloysius Athletics
ShriChougaleDaduDattatray Wrestling
Shri Bharat KumarChetri Hockey
Dronacharya Awards 2018
Name of the Coach Discipline
Subedar Chenanda Achaiah Kuttappa Boxing
Shri Vijay Sharma Weightlifting
Shri A. SrinivasaRao Table Tennis
Shri Sukhdev Singh Pannu Athletics
Shri Clarence Lobo Hockey (Life Time)
Shri Tarak Sinha Cricket (Life Time)
Shri Jiwan Kumar Sharma Judo (Life Time)
Shri V.R. Beedu Athletics (Life Time)
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IMPORTANT DAYS
Month Dates Events Theme
January
4th World Braille Day Education for the blind population of the
world
9th NRI Day (Pravasi Bharatiya
Divas)
Ancient Route, New Journey: Diaspora in
the Dynamic ASEAN INDIA Partnership
10th World Hindi Day -
12th National Youth Day Sankalp Se Siddhi
15th Indian Army day -
24th National Girl child day A girl is flower, not a thorn
25th National Voters day Accessible Elections
26th India’s Republic day Sangat and Pangat
International Customs day A secure business environment for
economic development
27th International day of
Commemoration in memory
of the victims of the
Holocaust
Holocaust Remembrance and Education:
Our Shared Responsibility
World Leprosy Zero disabilities in boys and girls
30th Martyrs’ day -
February
2nd World Wetlands Day "Wetlands for a Sustainable Urban
Future".
4th World Cancer Day ‘We Can. I can.’
6th International Day of Zero
Tolerance to Female Genital
End FGM
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Mutilation
7th Safer Internet Day Create, connect and share respect: A
better internet starts with you
10th National De-worming Day
11th International Day of Women
and Girls
Equality and Parity in Science for Peace
and Development
12th National Productivity Day Industry 4.0 Leapfrog Opportunity for
India.
13th World Radio Day Radio and Sports
20th World Day of Social Justice The Quest for Social Justice
21st International Mother
Language Day
Linguistic diversity and multi
lingualismcount for sustainable
development
24th Central Excise Day
28th National Science Day "Science and Technology for a
sustainable future."
1st Zero Discrimination day
World Civil Defense day Civil defence and the national institutions
for more efficient disaster management”
3rd World Wildlife day Big cats – predators under threat
National Defense day
4th National security day
8th International Women’s day Press for Progress
World kidney day Kidneys and Women’s Health – Include,
Value, Empower
10th CISF Raising day -
12th Commonwealth day Towards a Common Future
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March
15th World Consumer Rights day Making Digital Marketplaces Fairer
16th National Vaccination day
18th Ordnance Factories day
20th World Happiness day Share happiness
World Sparrow day I love sparrows
21st World Forestry day Forests and Sustainable Cities
International day for the
elimination of Racial
Discrimination
Promoting tolerance, inclusion, unity and
respect for diversity in the context of
combating racial discrimination.
World Down Syndrome day What I bring to my Community
22nd World Water day Nature for Water
23rd World Meteorological day Weather-ready, climate-smart
24th World TB day Wanted: Leaders for a TB-free world
25th International day of
remembrance of the victims
of slavery and the
Transatlantic Slave Trade
Remember Slavery: Triumphs and
Struggles for Freedom and Equality
27th World Theatre day -
1st Prevention of Blindness
week
-
2nd World Autism Awareness
day
Empowering women and girls with
autism
4th International day for Mine
awareness and assistance in
mine action
Advancing Protection, Peace and
Development
5th National maritime day Indian Shipping – An Ocean of
opportunity
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April
7th World health day Universal Health Coverage: Everyone,
Everywhere
Handloom week -
8th World tradition day -
10th World Homeopathy day Innovate: Evolve, Progress: Exploring
Science since 40 years
11th National Safe Motherhood
day
Respectful Maternity Care
17th World Hemophilia day Sharing Knowledge makes us stronger
18th World Heritage day Heritage For Generation
21st Secretaries’ day
22nd International Earth day End Plastic Pollution
23rd World Book & Copyright day Reading:It’s my right!
24th National Panchayati day
29th International dance day
1st International Labor day
Maharashtra day
Uniting Workers for Social And Economic
Advancement
1st
(Sunday)
World Laughter day
1st
(Tuesday)
World Asthma day Never too early, never too late. It's
always the right time to address airways
disease
2nd
(Sunday)
Mother’s day
3rd Press Freedom day Keeping Power in Check: Media, Justice
and The Rule of Law
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May
4th Coal Miner’s day
International Fire fighters
day
7th World Athletics day
8th World Red cross day Memorable smiles from around the world
Mother’s day
World Thalassaemia day
11th National Technology day Science and Technology for a
Sustainable Future
12th International Nurse day Nurses A Voice to Lead – Health is a
Human right
15th International day of family Families and inclusive societies
17th World Telecommunication
Day
World Hypertension day Know Your Numbers with a goal of
increasing high blood pressure (BP)
awareness in all populations around the
world.
18th World AIDS Vaccine day
22nd International day for
biological diversity
Celebrating 25 Years of Action for
Biodiversity
24th Commonwealth day Towards a Common Future
31st Anti-tobacco day
1st World Milk day
4th International Day of
Innocent children victims of
aggression
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June
5th World Environment day The theme is "Beat Plastic Pollution".
8th World Ocean day Main focus - to prevent plastic pollution
and encourage solutions for a healthy
ocean
3rd
(Sunday)
Father’s day
12th Anti-Child Labor day Main Focus on child labour and the
action and efforts needed to eliminate it.
14th World Blood Donor day Theme - ‘Be there for someone else.
Give blood. Share life’.
20th World Refugee day The theme is ‘Now More Than Ever, We
Need to Stand with Refugees’.
Celebrated to celebrate the courage,
strength and perseverance of millions of
refugees.
21st International Yoga day It was organised at Forest Research
Institute in Dehradun, Uttarakhand and
The theme is "Yoga for Peace".
26th International Day against
Drug Abuse & Illicit
Trafficking
Theme -"Listen First - Listening to
children and youth is the first step to
help them grow healthy and safe."
1st Doctor’s day “Zero tolerance to violence against
doctors and clinical establishment’.
6th World Zoonoses day Zoonosis are infectious diseases (virus,
bacteria and parasites) that can be
spread from animals to humans, and
vice versa. Zoonosis can spread from
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July
direct contact with animals or indirectly,
vector-borne or food-borne.
11th World population day 'Family Planning is a Human Right'.
17th International Nelson
Mandela day
28th World Nature Conservation
day
“Earth provides enough to satisfy every
man’s needs, but not every man’s
greed.”
August
1st World Breastfeeding week
1st
(Sunday)
International Friendship day
6th Hiroshima day
8th World Senior Citizen’s day
9th Quit India day
Nagasaki day
International day of the
world’s Indigenous peoples
Theme - ‘Indigenous peoples’ migration
and movement’.
11th National Daughter’s day
13th Organ Donation day
15th Indian Independence day Rajasthan government announced that it
would observe September as ‘month of
nutrition’
19th Photography day
29th National Sports day Birthday of legendary hockey player
Dhyan Chand
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September
1st National Nutrition week Go Further with Food
2nd Coconut day Coconut for Good Health, Wealth and
Wellness
5th Teacher’s day
8th International Literacy day Literacy and Skill Development
15th Engineer’s day
16th World Ozone day
21st Alzheimer’s day To create Awareness about Alzheimer
22nd Rose day (Welfare of cancer
patients)
4th
(Sunday)
World Rivers day
26th World Contraception day
27th World Tourism day Tourism and the digital transformation
29th World Heart day My Heart, Your Heart
1st International day for the
elderly
Celebrating Older Human Rights
Champions
2nd Gandhi Jayanthi
International day of Non-
violence
1st
(Monday)
World Habitat day
4th World Animal welfare day
8th Indian Air Force day
9th World post office day
10th World Mental Health day Young People And Mental Health In A
Changing World
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October National post day
11th International Day of the girl
child
With Her-Skilled Girl Force
13th International day for Natural
Disaster Reduction
14th World Standards day
15th World Students day
World White cane day
16th World food day Our Actions Are Our Future. A 0 Hunger
World By 2030 Is Possible
24th World Development
Information day
28th National Ayurveda day
30th World Thrift day
November
5th World Tsunami day
7th National Cancer Awareness
day
Don’t Be Too Late In Detecting
9th Legal Services day
11th National Education day To Recall Contribution Of Maulana Abdul
Kalam Azad
14th Children’s day
Diabetes day The Family And Diabetes
17th National Epilepsy day Every Patient Is Important
20th Africa Industrialisation day
21st World Television day
29th International day of
Solidarity with Palestinian
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people
December
1st World AIDS day Know Your Status
2nd National Pollution control
3rd World day of handicapped Empowering persons with disabilities and
ensuring inclusiveness and equality
4th Indian navy day
7th Indian armed forces flag
day
8th Plastic free day
10th Human rights day Stand up for human rights
11th International Mountain day Mountains matter
14th World Energy Conservation
day
16th Vijay Diwas
18th International Migrants day Migration with dignity
22nd National Mathematics day
23rd Kisan Divas
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EXERCISES
ARMY EXERCISES
Exercise Name Partner Country Venue
Vinbax I Vietnam Jabalpur, India
Vajra Prahar USA Joint Base Lewis-
McChord, United States
Shakti IV France Mailly-le-Camp, France
Lamitye VIII Seychelles Mahe, Seychelles
Khanjar V Kyrgyzstan Mizoram, India
Harimau Shakti
Malaysia Hulu Langat, Malaysia
Vijay Prahar Internal Army Exercise Rajasthan, India
Surya Kiran XIII Nepal Uttarkhand, India
Maitree Thailand Chachoengsao, Thailand
SCO Peace Mission
SCO Chelyabinsk, Russia
Milex 2018 BIMSTEC Maharashtra, India
Nomadic Elephant XII
Mongolia Ullanbaatar, Mongolia
Prabal Dostyk III Kazakhstan Otar Military area, Kazakhstan
Yudh Abhyas XIV
USA Uttarkhand, India
Dharma Guardian I
Japan Mizoram, India
Indra X Russia Uttar Pradesh, India
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AIR FORCE EXERCISES
Exercise Name Partner Country Venue
Gaganshakti Internal Exercise India
Pitch Black Australia, USA, Netherlands, France,
Germany, Canada, Indonesia, New Zealand,
Singapore, Thailand, Malaysia
Darwin Air Force
Base, Australia
Bi-lateral
exercise
Indonesia Subang Air Base, Malaysia
Aviaindra Russia Lipetsk, Russia (Sep)
Jodhpur, India (Dec)
Cope India USA West Bengal, India
NAVAL EXERCISES
Exercise Name Partner Country Venue
AUSINDEX Australia Vizakapatnam, India
KAKADU Australia Australia
IBSAMAR Brazil, South Africa South Africa
ADMM+ Exercise
(Multilateral)
ASEAN countries Brunei
VARUNA France Vasco de Gama, Goa
MALABAR Japan, USA Guam (pacific ocean )
RIMPAC 2018 Australia, Canada, France, Germany,
India, Japan, USA, UK etc..
Honolulu, Hawaii
Sahyog HOP TAC 2018 Vietnam Bay of Bengal