Tag: Miscellaneous

Government Laid Foundation Stone for Prime Ministers’ Museum In New Delhi

Minister of state for culture, Mahesh Sharma and Union Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri jointly laid the foundation stone for proposed Museum on Prime Ministers of India at Teen Murti Estate, New Delhi. 
The new museum will incorporate the Nehru Memorial Museum and Library (NMML) at the Teen Murti Estate, the official residence of India’s first Prime Minister Jawaharlal Nehru. The Museum will be constructed at a cost of Rs. 271 crore. 

Source- The Livemint



‘Building a Legacy’: Vice Prez Releases Biography of Anumolu Ramakrishna

Vice President M Venkaiah Naidu released a biography of late Anumolu Ramakrishna, a pioneer in the application of innovative systems and construction techniques in the Indian construction sector. 
The biography titled ‘Building a Legacy’ is authored by Chartered Accountant V Pattabhi Ram. Ramakrishna, former president and Managing Director at Larsen and Toubro, was posthumously awarded Padma Bhushan in 2014. 
Source- Business-Standard

IRCTC Gets New AI-based Assistant ‘Disha’ To Help Resolve Problems

IRCTC has launched a new AI-based assistant, ‘Ask Disha’ for its website. This new assistant will be prompt in answering generic queries about most frequently asked questions on the ticket booking platform. 
The AI chatbot called Disha is powered by CoRover, a Bengaluru-based startup that owns the platform which is built on artificial intelligence and machine learning. Eventually, the chatbot will also be available on the IRCTC’s Android application. 
Source- The Business Today


India International Silk Fair-2018 Begins In New Delhi

Union Minister of Textiles, Smriti Zubin Irani, inaugurated the 6th edition of India International Silk Fair (IISF) in New Delhi. Minister of State for Textiles, Ajay Tamta was also present on the occasion.

Over 108 exhibitors of silk and blended silk products manufactured in different parts of the country will display their products during the three-day event, organized by the Indian Silk Export Promotion Council (ISEPC) at Pragati Maidan. India is the 2nd largest producer of silk in the world. 

Source- Press Information Bureau (PIB)

Weekly One Liners: 6th to 14th October

Dear Aspirants, 

Weekly One Liners: 6th to 14th October

Current Affairs in one of the most important section in the preparation of any competitive examination. It not only makes you aware of current National and International events but also boosts your confidence to speak up in GDs and Interviews. It will be helpful in upcoming exams like NABARD Development Assistant Mains, Indian Bank PO Mains, IBPS PO Mains. 

But, learning current affairs and keeping it in mind for a longer period of time is not an easy piece of cake. It demands regular efforts and perseverance. So, a crisp and concise daily dose of Current Affairs will surely help you improve this section. We have come up with the “WEEKLY ONE LINERS” that would provide you a handy knowledge on Current Affairs in PDF form. You can download it for free in from the LINK provided below. All the best for your preparations.

Graded Response Action Plan Comes Into Force In Delhi To Combat Air Pollution

An emergency action plan has been implemented in the national capital to combat air pollution that has begun to show a trend towards poor category. Central Pollution Control Board has predicted further fall in the air quality index in the coming days. 
Under the emergency plan called Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), stringent actions will be implemented based on the air quality of the city. If the air quality lies between moderate to poor category- measures like, banning garbage burning and enforcing all pollution control regulations in brick making factories and industries would be implemented. 
Source- News On AIR
Static/Current Takeaways From Above News For IBPS PO Mains Exam 2018:
  • Delhi CM: Arvind Kejriwal, Lt. Governor: Anil Baijal. 

Ajay Tamta Inaugurates 46th Edition of IHGF-Delhi Fair Autumn-2018

Union Minister of State for Textiles, Ajay Tamta, inaugurated the 46th edition of world’s largest IHGF-Delhi Fair at India Expo Centre & Mart at Greater Noida. 
This Fair has played a vital role in increasing exports of handicrafts from the country and has acquired a special importance for the handicrafts sector. The fair is participated by 3200 exhibitors from over 110 countries. 
Source- Press Information Bureau (PIB)

Static/Current Takeaways From Above News For IBPS PO Mains Exam 2018:
  • Smriti Irani is the present Union Minister of Textiles. 
  • IHGF is amongst Asia’s largest gifts & handicrafts fair, held biannually (Spring & Autumn edition) and is organised by Export Promotion Council for Handicrafts (EPCH). 

PM Modi Inaugurates Silver Jubilee Celebrations of NHRC

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the National Human Rights Commission’s (NHRC) 25th anniversary and said that it has an important role to play in government’s efforts to achieve sustainable development goals. 
Mr Modi cited Ayushman Bharat, Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana, Swachh Bharat, Saubhagya Yojana as schemes aimed towards providing dignified life for all. 
Source- Press Information Bureau (PIB)

Static/Current Takeaways From Above News For IBPS PO Mains Exam 2018:
  • The NHRC was set up on the 12th October 1993 under the Protection of Human Rights Act, passed by Parliament.
  • NHRC Chairman:  Justice HL Dattu. 

NITI Aayog’s AIM & IBM India Design Industry-Tailored Student Internship Programme

NITI Aayog and IBM announced a first-of-its-kind internship programme for students selected by Atal Innovation Mission (AIM).

The internship will see 38 students receive a two-week paid internship, and 14 teachers from Atal Tinkering Labs (ATL) across the length and breadth of the country including from states such as Assam, Himachal Pradesh, Andaman & Nicobar and others, to come together and ideate, collaborate and innovate. 
Source- Press Information Bureau (PIB)

Static/Current Takeaways Important for IBPS PO Mains Exam 2018- 
  • NITI- National Institution for Transforming India.
  • NITI Aayog Vice-Chairman- Rajiv Kumar, CEO- Amitabh Kant.

President Kovind Inaugurate 13th Annual Convention of CIC

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated the 13th Annual Convention of the Central Information Commission in New Delhi. The Convention deliberated on three specific subjects – Data privacy and Right to Information, Amendment in the RTI Act and Implementation of the RTI Act. 

All the present and former Chief Information Commissioners, Information Commissioners of the Central Information Commission, State Information Commission, RTI activists and NGOs associated with the implementation of the RTI Act attended the Convention.
Source- Press Information Bureau (PIB)