1. Maharashtra Government decided to discontinue Guard of Honour to ministers
The State Government of Maharashtra on decided to discontinue the colonial-era practice under which police guard of honour was given to ministers and top officials. Government termed the practice as a waste of time and resources.
The directive will apply to all ministers and senior state officials. The guard of honour was given to ministers and officers during their district-level visits.
The State Government of Maharashtra on decided to discontinue the colonial-era practice under which police guard of honour was given to ministers and top officials. Government termed the practice as a waste of time and resources.
The directive will apply to all ministers and senior state officials. The guard of honour was given to ministers and officers during their district-level visits.
2. UN Peace Envoy Jamal Benomar Resigns
United Nation (UN) peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar has resigned, after losing support from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation. His resignation comes after UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for the swift resumption of peace talks and an end to violence in Yemen on 14 April 2015. The adopted resolution adopted calls on the Huthis to withdraw from Sanaa and all other areas they have seized.
United Nation (UN) peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar has resigned, after losing support from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation. His resignation comes after UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for the swift resumption of peace talks and an end to violence in Yemen on 14 April 2015. The adopted resolution adopted calls on the Huthis to withdraw from Sanaa and all other areas they have seized.
3. PM Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation visit to France, Germany and Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 April 2015 returned to India after his three-nation visit to France, Germany and Canada.
During his nine-day visit, which took place from 9 April to 17 April 2015, he met leaders of the three nations namely French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The visit concluded with some major agreements which would boost Modi’s vision of Clean India, Make in India and others.
Some major agreements include purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets with France, agreement for supply of uranium with Canada for nuclear power plants in India and Airbus plan to come to India and be a part of Make in India initiative.
MoUs and agreements signed with France and Germany covered areas like Defence and Nuclear Energy, Space, Economic relations, Railways, Energy, Tourism, Science and Technology, Skill Development, Ayurveda, manufacturing, urban development, environment, railways, cleaning of rivers, language and science & technology.
Agreements with Canada covered the areas of uranium, visas, terrorism, foreign investment promotion and protection, Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) free-trade deal, culture and people-to-people ties, regional and global issues and others.
The other major highlights of the visit were the gifts presented by PM Modi to the leaders of the respective countries. The gifts included
• A miniature painting titled Guru Nanak Dev to Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. The painting on handmade paper with mineral colours had Guru Nanak Dev with his two disciples Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala, sitting beside him is painted in the traditional Indian miniature style.
• A painting titled Tree of Life was gifted to French President Francois Hollande. Tree of Life: A painting that reflects traditional societal respect for nature in India.
• Some reproductions of Sir CV Raman’s manuscripts and papers were gifted to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel. CV Raman had strong connection with Germany.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 April 2015 returned to India after his three-nation visit to France, Germany and Canada.
During his nine-day visit, which took place from 9 April to 17 April 2015, he met leaders of the three nations namely French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The visit concluded with some major agreements which would boost Modi’s vision of Clean India, Make in India and others.
Some major agreements include purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets with France, agreement for supply of uranium with Canada for nuclear power plants in India and Airbus plan to come to India and be a part of Make in India initiative.
MoUs and agreements signed with France and Germany covered areas like Defence and Nuclear Energy, Space, Economic relations, Railways, Energy, Tourism, Science and Technology, Skill Development, Ayurveda, manufacturing, urban development, environment, railways, cleaning of rivers, language and science & technology.
Agreements with Canada covered the areas of uranium, visas, terrorism, foreign investment promotion and protection, Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) free-trade deal, culture and people-to-people ties, regional and global issues and others.
The other major highlights of the visit were the gifts presented by PM Modi to the leaders of the respective countries. The gifts included
• A miniature painting titled Guru Nanak Dev to Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. The painting on handmade paper with mineral colours had Guru Nanak Dev with his two disciples Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala, sitting beside him is painted in the traditional Indian miniature style.
• A painting titled Tree of Life was gifted to French President Francois Hollande. Tree of Life: A painting that reflects traditional societal respect for nature in India.
• Some reproductions of Sir CV Raman’s manuscripts and papers were gifted to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel. CV Raman had strong connection with Germany.
4. Oil India commissions 54 MW capacity wind energy projects in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
India’s second largest state-owned oil explorer company, Oil India Limited (OIL) has commissioned 54 MW wind energy projects saddled between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The spilt capacity of project between both states is 38 MW plant located at Chandgarh in Madhya Pradesh and 16 MW plant located at Patan in Gujarat. The Project is fully funded by OIL and its total cost is Rs 439 crore that includes Rs 126.5 crore for the Gujarat plant and Rs 312.45 crore for the Madhya Pradesh plant.
India’s second largest state-owned oil explorer company, Oil India Limited (OIL) has commissioned 54 MW wind energy projects saddled between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The spilt capacity of project between both states is 38 MW plant located at Chandgarh in Madhya Pradesh and 16 MW plant located at Patan in Gujarat. The Project is fully funded by OIL and its total cost is Rs 439 crore that includes Rs 126.5 crore for the Gujarat plant and Rs 312.45 crore for the Madhya Pradesh plant.
United Nation (UN)
peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar has resigned, after losing support
from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation.
His resignation comes after UN Security Council adopted a resolution
calling for the swift resumption of peace talks and an end to violence
in Yemen on 14 April 2015.
The adopted resolution adopted calls on the Huthis to withdraw from
Sanaa and all other areas they have seized.
Read more at: http://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/page/2
Read more at: http://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/page/2
United Nation (UN)
peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar has resigned, after losing support
from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation.
His resignation comes after UN Security Council adopted a resolution
calling for the swift resumption of peace talks and an end to violence
in Yemen on 14 April 2015.
The adopted resolution adopted calls on the Huthis to withdraw from
Sanaa and all other areas they have seized.
Read more at: http://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/page/2
Read more at: http://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/page/2
5. World Heritage Day 2015 observed globally
World Heritage Day was observed across the world on 18 April 2013. The day is observed with an aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets and cultural heritage across the world.
The day marks the necessity of protecting the historical monuments and sites located in every part of the world by making collective efforts at international level.
6. Vankadarath Saritha joined as first woman bus driver of the DTC
Vankadarath Saritha was in news as on 17 April 2015 she became the first woman bus driver of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).
She is a 30-year-old driver from Nalgonda in Telangana. She has been posted in day-time duty at the Sarojini Nagar depot and will start working officially from 20 April 2015.
Saritha started her career as an autorickshaw driver and has worked as a bus driver earlier in Hyderabad too. Before getting selected for the DTC, she was working as a taxi driver in Delhi.
The recruitment of Saritha into DTC will lessen the gap of gender inequality.
World Heritage Day was observed across the world on 18 April 2013. The day is observed with an aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets and cultural heritage across the world.
The day marks the necessity of protecting the historical monuments and sites located in every part of the world by making collective efforts at international level.
6. Vankadarath Saritha joined as first woman bus driver of the DTC
Vankadarath Saritha was in news as on 17 April 2015 she became the first woman bus driver of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).
She is a 30-year-old driver from Nalgonda in Telangana. She has been posted in day-time duty at the Sarojini Nagar depot and will start working officially from 20 April 2015.
Saritha started her career as an autorickshaw driver and has worked as a bus driver earlier in Hyderabad too. Before getting selected for the DTC, she was working as a taxi driver in Delhi.
The recruitment of Saritha into DTC will lessen the gap of gender inequality.
7. World Hemophilia Day 2015 observed globally
World Haemophilia Day was observed globally on 17 April 2015 with theme Building a family of support. The day provides an opportunity to talk to your extended family and friends, colleagues, and caregivers to raise awareness and increase support for those living with an inherited bleeding disorder.
Hemophilia day was established in 1989 with the support of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). The date of 17 April was chosen to honor Frank Schnabel the founder of WFH, whose birthday falls on the same date.
World Haemophilia Day was observed globally on 17 April 2015 with theme Building a family of support. The day provides an opportunity to talk to your extended family and friends, colleagues, and caregivers to raise awareness and increase support for those living with an inherited bleeding disorder.
Hemophilia day was established in 1989 with the support of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). The date of 17 April was chosen to honor Frank Schnabel the founder of WFH, whose birthday falls on the same date.
8. PHWP gets best national park award
Palladam Hi-Tech Weaving Park (PHWP) has bagged the 'Best National Park Award' under the Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks in the country.
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has acknowledged PHWP as the best, performance-wise among the 70-odd parks in the country at a function held in Surat recently.
Returning to his home state after getting the award from the Union Minister of State for Textiles, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, the Chairman and Managing Director of PHWP, M Senthilkumar, in a release said that the park is fully geared to produce higher value-added items like made up textiles and readymade garments.
It would soon become a bench marking centre for the production of high value-added items, including technical textiles. The total built up area of the park is 7 lakh sq feet.
Palladam Hi-Tech Weaving Park (PHWP) has bagged the 'Best National Park Award' under the Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks in the country.
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has acknowledged PHWP as the best, performance-wise among the 70-odd parks in the country at a function held in Surat recently.
Returning to his home state after getting the award from the Union Minister of State for Textiles, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, the Chairman and Managing Director of PHWP, M Senthilkumar, in a release said that the park is fully geared to produce higher value-added items like made up textiles and readymade garments.
It would soon become a bench marking centre for the production of high value-added items, including technical textiles. The total built up area of the park is 7 lakh sq feet.
1. Maharashtra Government decided to discontinue Guard of Honour to ministers
The State Government of Maharashtra on decided to discontinue the colonial-era practice under which police guard of honour was given to ministers and top officials. Government termed the practice as a waste of time and resources.
The directive will apply to all ministers and senior state officials. The guard of honour was given to ministers and officers during their district-level visits.
The State Government of Maharashtra on decided to discontinue the colonial-era practice under which police guard of honour was given to ministers and top officials. Government termed the practice as a waste of time and resources.
The directive will apply to all ministers and senior state officials. The guard of honour was given to ministers and officers during their district-level visits.
2. UN Peace Envoy Jamal Benomar Resigns
United Nation (UN) peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar has resigned, after losing support from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation. His resignation comes after UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for the swift resumption of peace talks and an end to violence in Yemen on 14 April 2015. The adopted resolution adopted calls on the Huthis to withdraw from Sanaa and all other areas they have seized.
United Nation (UN) peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar has resigned, after losing support from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation. His resignation comes after UN Security Council adopted a resolution calling for the swift resumption of peace talks and an end to violence in Yemen on 14 April 2015. The adopted resolution adopted calls on the Huthis to withdraw from Sanaa and all other areas they have seized.
3. PM Narendra Modi concluded his three-nation visit to France, Germany and Canada
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 April 2015 returned to India after his three-nation visit to France, Germany and Canada.
During his nine-day visit, which took place from 9 April to 17 April 2015, he met leaders of the three nations namely French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The visit concluded with some major agreements which would boost Modi’s vision of Clean India, Make in India and others.
Some major agreements include purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets with France, agreement for supply of uranium with Canada for nuclear power plants in India and Airbus plan to come to India and be a part of Make in India initiative.
MoUs and agreements signed with France and Germany covered areas like Defence and Nuclear Energy, Space, Economic relations, Railways, Energy, Tourism, Science and Technology, Skill Development, Ayurveda, manufacturing, urban development, environment, railways, cleaning of rivers, language and science & technology.
Agreements with Canada covered the areas of uranium, visas, terrorism, foreign investment promotion and protection, Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) free-trade deal, culture and people-to-people ties, regional and global issues and others.
The other major highlights of the visit were the gifts presented by PM Modi to the leaders of the respective countries. The gifts included
• A miniature painting titled Guru Nanak Dev to Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. The painting on handmade paper with mineral colours had Guru Nanak Dev with his two disciples Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala, sitting beside him is painted in the traditional Indian miniature style.
• A painting titled Tree of Life was gifted to French President Francois Hollande. Tree of Life: A painting that reflects traditional societal respect for nature in India.
• Some reproductions of Sir CV Raman’s manuscripts and papers were gifted to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel. CV Raman had strong connection with Germany.
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 17 April 2015 returned to India after his three-nation visit to France, Germany and Canada.
During his nine-day visit, which took place from 9 April to 17 April 2015, he met leaders of the three nations namely French President Francois Hollande, German Chancellor Angela Merkel and Canadian Prime Minister Stephen Harper.
The visit concluded with some major agreements which would boost Modi’s vision of Clean India, Make in India and others.
Some major agreements include purchase of 36 Rafale fighter jets with France, agreement for supply of uranium with Canada for nuclear power plants in India and Airbus plan to come to India and be a part of Make in India initiative.
MoUs and agreements signed with France and Germany covered areas like Defence and Nuclear Energy, Space, Economic relations, Railways, Energy, Tourism, Science and Technology, Skill Development, Ayurveda, manufacturing, urban development, environment, railways, cleaning of rivers, language and science & technology.
Agreements with Canada covered the areas of uranium, visas, terrorism, foreign investment promotion and protection, Canada-India comprehensive economic partnership agreement (CEPA) free-trade deal, culture and people-to-people ties, regional and global issues and others.
The other major highlights of the visit were the gifts presented by PM Modi to the leaders of the respective countries. The gifts included
• A miniature painting titled Guru Nanak Dev to Canadian Prime Minister, Stephen Harper. The painting on handmade paper with mineral colours had Guru Nanak Dev with his two disciples Bhai Mardana and Bhai Bala, sitting beside him is painted in the traditional Indian miniature style.
• A painting titled Tree of Life was gifted to French President Francois Hollande. Tree of Life: A painting that reflects traditional societal respect for nature in India.
• Some reproductions of Sir CV Raman’s manuscripts and papers were gifted to the German Chancellor Angela Merkel. CV Raman had strong connection with Germany.
4. Oil India commissions 54 MW capacity wind energy projects in Gujarat, Madhya Pradesh
India’s second largest state-owned oil explorer company, Oil India Limited (OIL) has commissioned 54 MW wind energy projects saddled between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The spilt capacity of project between both states is 38 MW plant located at Chandgarh in Madhya Pradesh and 16 MW plant located at Patan in Gujarat. The Project is fully funded by OIL and its total cost is Rs 439 crore that includes Rs 126.5 crore for the Gujarat plant and Rs 312.45 crore for the Madhya Pradesh plant.
India’s second largest state-owned oil explorer company, Oil India Limited (OIL) has commissioned 54 MW wind energy projects saddled between Gujarat and Madhya Pradesh. The spilt capacity of project between both states is 38 MW plant located at Chandgarh in Madhya Pradesh and 16 MW plant located at Patan in Gujarat. The Project is fully funded by OIL and its total cost is Rs 439 crore that includes Rs 126.5 crore for the Gujarat plant and Rs 312.45 crore for the Madhya Pradesh plant.
United Nation (UN)
peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar has resigned, after losing support
from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation.
His resignation comes after UN Security Council adopted a resolution
calling for the swift resumption of peace talks and an end to violence
in Yemen on 14 April 2015.
The adopted resolution adopted calls on the Huthis to withdraw from
Sanaa and all other areas they have seized.
Read more at: http://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/page/2
Read more at: http://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/page/2
United Nation (UN)
peace envoy to Yemen, Jamal Benomar has resigned, after losing support
from Gulf countries for his mission in the conflict-riven nation.
His resignation comes after UN Security Council adopted a resolution
calling for the swift resumption of peace talks and an end to violence
in Yemen on 14 April 2015.
The adopted resolution adopted calls on the Huthis to withdraw from
Sanaa and all other areas they have seized.
Read more at: http://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/page/2
Read more at: http://currentaffairs.gktoday.in/page/2
5. World Heritage Day 2015 observed globally
World Heritage Day was observed across the world on 18 April 2013. The day is observed with an aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets and cultural heritage across the world.
The day marks the necessity of protecting the historical monuments and sites located in every part of the world by making collective efforts at international level.
6. Vankadarath Saritha joined as first woman bus driver of the DTC
Vankadarath Saritha was in news as on 17 April 2015 she became the first woman bus driver of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).
She is a 30-year-old driver from Nalgonda in Telangana. She has been posted in day-time duty at the Sarojini Nagar depot and will start working officially from 20 April 2015.
Saritha started her career as an autorickshaw driver and has worked as a bus driver earlier in Hyderabad too. Before getting selected for the DTC, she was working as a taxi driver in Delhi.
The recruitment of Saritha into DTC will lessen the gap of gender inequality.
World Heritage Day was observed across the world on 18 April 2013. The day is observed with an aim to create awareness among the people to conserve and protect the valuable assets and cultural heritage across the world.
The day marks the necessity of protecting the historical monuments and sites located in every part of the world by making collective efforts at international level.
6. Vankadarath Saritha joined as first woman bus driver of the DTC
Vankadarath Saritha was in news as on 17 April 2015 she became the first woman bus driver of the Delhi Transport Corporation (DTC).
She is a 30-year-old driver from Nalgonda in Telangana. She has been posted in day-time duty at the Sarojini Nagar depot and will start working officially from 20 April 2015.
Saritha started her career as an autorickshaw driver and has worked as a bus driver earlier in Hyderabad too. Before getting selected for the DTC, she was working as a taxi driver in Delhi.
The recruitment of Saritha into DTC will lessen the gap of gender inequality.
7. World Hemophilia Day 2015 observed globally
World Haemophilia Day was observed globally on 17 April 2015 with theme Building a family of support. The day provides an opportunity to talk to your extended family and friends, colleagues, and caregivers to raise awareness and increase support for those living with an inherited bleeding disorder.
Hemophilia day was established in 1989 with the support of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). The date of 17 April was chosen to honor Frank Schnabel the founder of WFH, whose birthday falls on the same date.
World Haemophilia Day was observed globally on 17 April 2015 with theme Building a family of support. The day provides an opportunity to talk to your extended family and friends, colleagues, and caregivers to raise awareness and increase support for those living with an inherited bleeding disorder.
Hemophilia day was established in 1989 with the support of the World Federation of Hemophilia (WFH). The date of 17 April was chosen to honor Frank Schnabel the founder of WFH, whose birthday falls on the same date.
8. PHWP gets best national park award
Palladam Hi-Tech Weaving Park (PHWP) has bagged the 'Best National Park Award' under the Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks in the country.
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has acknowledged PHWP as the best, performance-wise among the 70-odd parks in the country at a function held in Surat recently.
Returning to his home state after getting the award from the Union Minister of State for Textiles, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, the Chairman and Managing Director of PHWP, M Senthilkumar, in a release said that the park is fully geared to produce higher value-added items like made up textiles and readymade garments.
It would soon become a bench marking centre for the production of high value-added items, including technical textiles. The total built up area of the park is 7 lakh sq feet.
Palladam Hi-Tech Weaving Park (PHWP) has bagged the 'Best National Park Award' under the Scheme for Integrated Textile Parks in the country.
The Ministry of Textiles, Government of India, has acknowledged PHWP as the best, performance-wise among the 70-odd parks in the country at a function held in Surat recently.
Returning to his home state after getting the award from the Union Minister of State for Textiles, Santosh Kumar Gangwar, the Chairman and Managing Director of PHWP, M Senthilkumar, in a release said that the park is fully geared to produce higher value-added items like made up textiles and readymade garments.
It would soon become a bench marking centre for the production of high value-added items, including technical textiles. The total built up area of the park is 7 lakh sq feet.
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