Before We start Some Questions (Factual) For Practice:-
Which city is hosting the India’s first-ever radio festival?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Pune
[C] Mumbai
[D] Kanpur
Which state has become the India’s first state to opt out of the National Health Protection Scheme “Modi Care”?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Punjab
[C] West Bengal
[D] Kerala
Which country to host 2018 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Kazakhstan
[D] Tajikistan
The Omkareshwar Dam is bulit on which river in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Son
[B] Narmada
[C] Chambal
[D] Tapti
1)Centre for Development for Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, has developed a software named “Jatan” and “Darshak” that are set to revolutionise museum experience.
Jatan:
The objective of the software is to make a digital imprint of all the objects preserved in museums. It will help researchers, curators and also people interested in the field.
Darshak:
It is a mobile-based application. It is aimed at improving the museum visit experience among the differently-abled. It allows real-time museum visitors gather all details about objects or artifacts simply by scanning a QR code placed near the object.
2)Anti-Narcotics Scheme:- The scheme aims to combat illicit trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substance.
The purpose of the scheme is to assist state governments and Union Territories which are contributing in controlling the inter-state and cross border drug trafficking.
Now the News is that : The ‘Assistance to States and UTs for Narcotics Control’ scheme has been extended by the Centre for a further period of 3 years -from 2017-18 to 2019-20 -with an estimated budget of Rs 21 crore.
3)Cauvery water dispute verdict:- The Verdict has came as a big relief to karnataka as the Apex court has increased the share of water that karnataka will get (Increased with respect to the 2007 Tribunal Verdict).
Karnataka will now get 284.75 TMC and Tamil Nadu will get 404.25 TMC of Cauvery water.
The top court also made it clear that increase in the share of Cauvery water for Karnataka has been done keeping in view the fact that there is an increased demand of drinking water by Bengaluru and also for many industrial activities.
4)The 57th Meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was recently held.
The Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) is the apex body at the national level to overview the programme of geoscientific activities including mineral exploration in the country.
It was established through Government of India Resolution in 1966, and subsequently revamped in 2009 with the constitution of 12 theme based committees. CGPB meetings are held twice in a year.
Composition: The Secretary (Mines) is the chairman of CGPB.
Geological Survey of India is the nodal department (Member Secretary) and the
State Geology and Mining departments and Central Government institutions, permanent and special invitees are its participating members.
5)2018 World Sustainable Development Summit is being held in New Delhi.
Theme: The theme of the Summit this year is ‘Partnerships for a Resilient Planet’.
The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), TERI’s flagship event, has been conceptualized as a single platform to accelerate action towards sustainable development and especially climate change.
TERI:- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is a leading think tank dedicated to conducting research for sustainable development of India and the Global South. TERI was established in 1974.
6)India’s first radio festival was recently held in Delhi. The festival was organised by the International Association of Women in Radio and Television, in collaboration with UNESCO.
Which city is hosting the India’s first-ever radio festival?
[A] New Delhi
[B] Pune
[C] Mumbai
[D] Kanpur
Which state has become the India’s first state to opt out of the National Health Protection Scheme “Modi Care”?
[A] Karnataka
[B] Punjab
[C] West Bengal
[D] Kerala
Which country to host 2018 Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Summit?
[A] China
[B] India
[C] Kazakhstan
[D] Tajikistan
The Omkareshwar Dam is bulit on which river in Madhya Pradesh?
[A] Son
[B] Narmada
[C] Chambal
[D] Tapti
1)Centre for Development for Advanced Computing (C-DAC), Pune, has developed a software named “Jatan” and “Darshak” that are set to revolutionise museum experience.
Jatan:
The objective of the software is to make a digital imprint of all the objects preserved in museums. It will help researchers, curators and also people interested in the field.
Darshak:
It is a mobile-based application. It is aimed at improving the museum visit experience among the differently-abled. It allows real-time museum visitors gather all details about objects or artifacts simply by scanning a QR code placed near the object.
2)Anti-Narcotics Scheme:- The scheme aims to combat illicit trafficking in drugs and psychotropic substance.
The purpose of the scheme is to assist state governments and Union Territories which are contributing in controlling the inter-state and cross border drug trafficking.
Now the News is that : The ‘Assistance to States and UTs for Narcotics Control’ scheme has been extended by the Centre for a further period of 3 years -from 2017-18 to 2019-20 -with an estimated budget of Rs 21 crore.
3)Cauvery water dispute verdict:- The Verdict has came as a big relief to karnataka as the Apex court has increased the share of water that karnataka will get (Increased with respect to the 2007 Tribunal Verdict).
Karnataka will now get 284.75 TMC and Tamil Nadu will get 404.25 TMC of Cauvery water.
The top court also made it clear that increase in the share of Cauvery water for Karnataka has been done keeping in view the fact that there is an increased demand of drinking water by Bengaluru and also for many industrial activities.
4)The 57th Meeting of the Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) was recently held.
The Central Geological Programming Board (CGPB) is the apex body at the national level to overview the programme of geoscientific activities including mineral exploration in the country.
It was established through Government of India Resolution in 1966, and subsequently revamped in 2009 with the constitution of 12 theme based committees. CGPB meetings are held twice in a year.
Composition: The Secretary (Mines) is the chairman of CGPB.
Geological Survey of India is the nodal department (Member Secretary) and the
State Geology and Mining departments and Central Government institutions, permanent and special invitees are its participating members.
5)2018 World Sustainable Development Summit is being held in New Delhi.
Theme: The theme of the Summit this year is ‘Partnerships for a Resilient Planet’.
The World Sustainable Development Summit (WSDS), TERI’s flagship event, has been conceptualized as a single platform to accelerate action towards sustainable development and especially climate change.
TERI:- The Energy and Resources Institute (TERI) is a leading think tank dedicated to conducting research for sustainable development of India and the Global South. TERI was established in 1974.
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