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1. Multilateral naval exercise begins in The Indian Navy began an eightthe region at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.The biennial exercise in Maldives and Sri Lanka, two of India's maritime neighbours.28 warships including 17 from India and 11 from Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand are participating in the 10th exercise. 2. . to boost UAENaval ships of the UAE and India boost to bilateral ties.Indian participants : 3. President of India inaugurates world Hindi secretariatHe also launched the World Hindi Secretariat’s logo and a large ENT hospital being built with Indian assistance.Apart from India, Mauritius is the only country where this 4. Global Firepower ranks India’s military as fourth strongestIndia’s military is placed fourth on a global index that has ranked 133 countries on the basis of their global military prowess.The US, Russia andIndia’s western neighbour Pakistan ranks 13 on the Global Firepower (GFP) list 2017. 5. India ranks 52 in Mastercard women entrepreneurs index 6. India to give UN $15.82m for Nepal quake reconstructionIndia signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to build 50000 homes for the quake victims. 7. Finland tops 2018 global happiness indexNorway and Denmark ranked second andIndia ranked 133rd in the report. Burundi ranked last in the index. 8. Paper £10 notes go out of circulation in UKOld paper £10 notes, featuring British naturalist Charles Darwin, went out of circulation across the UK on March 1.Austen introduced last year. 9. PM inaugurates twoPrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a twoFor Development 10. US tops global arms exporter list, India leads importersThe United States was the world’s biggest arms exporter in the past five years, while India imported the most weapons, according to a report.


1. Multilateral naval exercise begins in The Indian Navy began an eightthe region at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.The biennial exercise —

Maldives and Sri Lanka, two of India's maritime neighbours.28 warships including 17 from India and 11 from Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand are participating in the 10th exercise.

2. . to boost UAE Naval ships exerciseNaval ships of the UAE and India boost to bilateral ties. Indian participants : ships INS Gomati and INS Kolkata

President of India inaugurates world Hindi secretariatHe also launched the World Hindi Secretariat’s logo and a large ENT hospital being built with Indian assistance. Apart from India, Mauritius is the only country where this

. Global Firepower ranks India’s military as fourth strongestIndia’s military is placed fourth on a global index that has ranked 133 countries on the basis of their global military prowess.The US, Russia and China were on top three positions respectively.India’s western neighbour Pakistan ranks 13 on the Global Firepower (GFP) list 2017.

5. India ranks 52 in Mastercard women entrepreneurs index

6. India to give UN $15.82m for Nepal quake reconstructionia signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United

Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to build 50000 homes for the quake victims.

. Finland tops 2018 global happiness indexNorway and Denmark ranked second andIndia ranked 133rd in the report. Burundi ranked last in the index.

8. Paper £10 notes go out of circulation in UKOld paper £10 notes, featuring British naturalist Charles Darwin, went out of circulation across the UK on March 1.They have been replaced by the new polymer version featuring British author Jane Austen introduced last year.

9. PM inaugurates twoPrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a twoFor Development’at the Central Hall of Parliament House.

. US tops global arms exporter list, India leads importersThe United States was the world’s biggest arms exporter in the past five years, while India imported the most weapons, according to a


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1. Multilateral naval exercise begins in The Indian Navy began an eight-daythe region at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands.

— Milan — is taking place in the backdrop of imposition of state of emergency Maldives and Sri Lanka, two of India's maritime neighbours.

28 warships including 17 from India and 11 from Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Sri Lanka and Thailand are participating in the 10th exercise.

aval ships exerciseNaval ships of the UAE and India he

ships INS Gomati and INS Kolkata

President of India inaugurates world Hindi secretariatHe also launched the World Hindi Secretariat’s logo and a large ENT hospital being built with Indian

Apart from India, Mauritius is the only country where this

. Global Firepower ranks India’s military as fourth strongestIndia’s military is placed fourth on a global index that has ranked 133 countries on the basis of their global military prowess.

China were on top three positions respectively.India’s western neighbour Pakistan ranks 13 on the Global Firepower (GFP) list 2017.




. Finland tops 2018 global happiness indexNorway and Denmark ranked second andIndia ranked 133rd in the report. Burundi ranked last in the index.

8. Paper £10 notes go out of circulation in UKOld paper £10 notes, featuring British naturalist Charles Darwin, went out of circulation across the

have been replaced by the new polymer version featuring British author Jane Austen introduced last year.

9. PM inaugurates two-day National Legislators ConferencePrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a two

’at the Central Hall of Parliament House.

. US tops global arms exporter list, India leads importersThe United States was the world’s biggest arms exporter in the past five years, while India imported the most weapons, according to a new



1. Multilateral naval exercise begins in Andamansday-long mega naval exercise along with leading maritime powers of

the region at the Andaman and Nicobar Islands. is taking place in the backdrop of imposition of state of emergency


aval ships exercise off the coast of Abu Dhabi.held a first-ever


President of India inaugurates world Hindi secretariatHe also launched the World Hindi Secretariat’s logo and a large ENT hospital being built with Indian

Apart from India, Mauritius is the only country where this

. Global Firepower ranks India’s military as fourth strongestIndia’s military is placed fourth on a global index that has ranked 133 countries on the basis of their





. Finland tops 2018 global happiness index Norway and Denmark ranked second and third respectively.India ranked 133rd in the report. Burundi ranked last in the index.

8. Paper £10 notes go out of circulation in UKOld paper £10 notes, featuring British naturalist Charles Darwin, went out of circulation across the

have been replaced by the new polymer version featuring British author Jane

day National Legislators ConferencePrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a two


. US tops global arms exporter list, India leads importersThe United States was the world’s biggest arms exporter in the past five years, while India imported

new Stockholm International Peace Research Institute



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is taking place in the backdrop of imposition of state of emergency


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President of India inaugurates world Hindi secretariat buildingHe also launched the World Hindi Secretariat’s logo and a large ENT hospital being built with Indian

Apart from India, Mauritius is the only country where this conference is being hosted for a third time.

. Global Firepower ranks India’s military as fourth strongestIndia’s military is placed fourth on a global index that has ranked 133 countries on the basis of their





third respectively. India ranked 133rd in the report. Burundi ranked last in the index.

8. Paper £10 notes go out of circulation in UK Old paper £10 notes, featuring British naturalist Charles Darwin, went out of circulation across the

have been replaced by the new polymer version featuring British author Jane

day National Legislators ConferencePrime Minister Narendra Modi has inaugurated a two-day National Legislators Conference on ‘


. US tops global arms exporter list, India leads importersThe United States was the world’s biggest arms exporter in the past five years, while India imported

Stockholm International Peace Research Institute




long mega naval exercise along with leading maritime powers of

is taking place in the backdrop of imposition of state of emergency Maldives and Sri Lanka, two of India's maritime neighbours.


off the coast of Abu Dhabi. joint exercise - 'Gulf Star 1'

building in MauritiusHe also launched the World Hindi Secretariat’s logo and a large ENT hospital being built with Indian

conference is being hosted for a third time.

. Global Firepower ranks India’s military as fourth strongest India’s military is placed fourth on a global index that has ranked 133 countries on the basis of their

China were on top three positions respectively. India’s western neighbour Pakistan ranks 13 on the Global Firepower (GFP) list 2017.


6. India to give UN $15.82m for Nepal quake reconstruction ia signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United


India ranked 133rd in the report. Burundi ranked last in the index.

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. US tops global arms exporter list, India leads importers The United States was the world’s biggest arms exporter in the past five years, while India imported

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India’s military is placed fourth on a global index that has ranked 133 countries on the basis of their

India’s western neighbour Pakistan ranks 13 on the Global Firepower (GFP) list 2017.

ia signed an agreement with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) and United Nations Office for Project Services (UNOPS) to build 50000 homes for the quake victims.


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The United States was the world’s biggest arms exporter in the past five years, while India imported Stockholm International Peace Research Institute




28 warships including 17 from India and 11 from Australia, Bangladesh, Indonesia, Malaysia,

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India’s military is placed fourth on a global index that has ranked 133 countries on the basis of their

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day National Legislators Conference on ‘We

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Emirates and China.

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14. World Ocean Summit 2018 concluded in Mexico

15. World ATM congress held in SpainThe Airports Authority of India (AAI) is participating in World ATM Congress (WATMC) 2018 being held at IFEMA, Feria de Madrid, Spain from March 6 to 8.World ATM Congress is the world's largest international air traffic management (and conference attracting thousands of delegates each year.The AAI is showcasing its achievements and initiatives, through a stall at the conference.

. India ranks 78th on WEF energy transition indexIndia has been ranked at 78th, lowercountries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index.The overall list was topped by Swedenthe 3rd rank.

World Conference on Tobacco held in South AfricaThe 17th World Conference on Tobacco or Health (WCTOH) was held in Cape Town, South Africa

9 March 2018.

. India to host International Competition Network Annual Conference for the first timeia to host 17th Annual Conference of International Competition Network 2018 (ICN2018) from

21st to 23rd March 2018 in New Delhi.While addressing the press conference, Competition Commission of India’s Chairperson Shri Devender Singh Sikri said that this isince it joined International Competition Network (ICN) in 2009.

. Philippines to withdraw from International Criminal CourtThe Philippines says it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a month after the judicial body started an inquiry into


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13. China scrapped two-term limit for Presidential ruleChina has abolished the limit on how long its leader can serve, meaning President now rule the country indefinitely. The amendment overhauls a system introduced by fointroduced with the aim of preventing a repeat of the bloody reign of Mao Zedong.Until now, presidents had been limited to two consecutive terms.


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. India ranks 78th on WEF energy transition indexIndia has been ranked at 78th, lowercountries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index.

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21st to 23rd March 2018 in New Delhi.While addressing the press conference, Competition Commission of India’s Chairperson Shri Devender Singh Sikri said that this isince it joined International Competition Network (ICN) in 2009.

. Philippines to withdraw from International Criminal CourtThe Philippines says it will withdraw from the International Criminal Court (ICC), a month after the judicial body started an inquiry into


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. India ranks 78th on WEF energy transition indexIndia has been ranked at 78th, lower than its emerging market peers like Brazil and China, among 114 countries on the World Economic Forum’s (WEF) energy transition index.

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. G20 ministerial meeting opens in Buenos AiresG20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors began in Buenos Aires, with

the presence of 57 delegations from different countries and institutions.This is the first of five such meetings to be held before Argentina hosts the G20 Summit on No30 to December 1.

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. India Is Now The 4th Largest Automobile Market GloballyAccording to the latest 2018 global data show, India has overtaken Germany and has become the

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. India is the third largest electricity producerNow India is the third largest electricity producer ahead of Russia Japan.China and the United States

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. Cabinet approves continuation of PMEGP beyond 12th Plan

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Prime Minister's Employment Generation Programme (PMEGP) beyond 12th Plan for three years from 2017Scheme will create sustainable estimated employment opportunities for 15 lakh persons infinancial years. Khadi and Village Industries Commission (KVIC) is the nodal implementation agency at the national level.

. Dr Harsh Vardhan Launches Mobile App



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the presence of 57 delegations from different countries and institutions.This is the first of five such meetings to be held before Argentina hosts the G20 Summit on No



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ranked cheapest in the world. Bangalore, Chennai and New Delhi also featured among the top 10 cheapest locations this year.

India, Russia, Bangladesh sign pact for Rooppur atomic plantThe Rooppur project is the first initiative under an Indo-Russian deal to undertake atomic energy projects in third countries.This will also be the first time Indian companies will be able to parin a nuclear power project abroad.India is not a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and hence cannot participate directly in construction of atomic power reactors.

. G20 ministerial meeting opens in Buenos Aires (Argentina )G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors began in Buenos Aires, with




. India is the third largest electricity producer Now India is the third largest electricity producer ahead of Russia Japan.

second number respectively.

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, submitted her resignation.

Singapore has been dubbed the world's most expensive city to live in for the fifth year running.

Bangalore, Chennai and New Delhi also featured among the top 10 cheapest locations this year.

India, Russia, Bangladesh sign pact for Rooppur atomic plant Russian deal to undertake atomic energy

projects in third countries.This will also be the first time Indian companies will be able to parin a nuclear power project abroad.India is not a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and hence cannot participate directly in construction of atomic power reactors.

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. India Is Now The 4th Largest Automobile Market Globally According to the latest 2018 global data show, India has overtaken Germany and has become the

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treaty that established the court.Duterte has been accused of encouraging extrajudicial killings and other rights abuses in his bid to rid


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G20 meeting of finance ministers and central bank governors began in Buenos Aires, with

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According to the latest 2018 global data show, India has overtaken Germany and has become the





treaty that established the court. Duterte has been accused of encouraging extrajudicial killings and other rights abuses in his bid to rid




Russian deal to undertake atomic energy projects in third countries.This will also be the first time Indian companies will be able to participate in a nuclear power project abroad.India is not a member of the Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG) and

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According to the latest 2018 global data show, India has overtaken Germany and has become the


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33. Threat of new malware looms over cyberspaceAfter Mirai and Reaper, cybersecurity agencies have detected a new malware called

34. Over Rs. 5600 crore sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan SchemeUnder the Swadesh Darshan scheme, thirteen thematic circuits have been identified, for development namely: North-East India Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal Circuit,Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit.

35. Centre sanctions Rs 1,000 crore for research and innovationThe Union Government has announced a grant of Rs 1,000 croreImpacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) India programme.Under the IMPRINT-II, a fund is being created by the Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Human Resource Development together, in which parand other interested Ministries.Under the IMPRINT-I Programme, 142 projects at a cost of Rs. 318.71 crore are already under implementation.

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37. Swachh Shakti 2018 to be held iThe Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in association with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, is organizing a Women’s Convention at Lucknow.

38. RK Singh launches National EShri R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the National E-Mobility Programme.The Programme aims to provide an impetus to the entire emanufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, fleet operators, service providers, etc.The Programme will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) which will aggregate demand by procuring electric vehicles in bulk to get

39. NITI Aayog to launch Women Entrepreneurship Platformthe International Women's Dayentrepreneurs who will create and empower a dyn


Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkarasked him to continue in office till the next Chief Minister takes over.

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39. NITI Aayog to launch Women Entrepreneurship Platformthe International Women's Day. The platform aspires to substantially increase the number of women entrepreneurs who will create and empower a dyn


Tripura Chief Minister Manik Sarkar (CPI) tendered his resignation to Governor Tathagata Roy, who asked him to continue in office till the next Chief Minister takes over.

IPFT coalition has swept the polls, winning 43 of the 59 seats for which elections were held.member assembly while its ally IPFT, a tribal based party, has


aluru’s first helitaxi service takes off based taxi service took on a whole new meaning when Bengaluru’s first helitaxi service took off,

ferrying passengers from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) to Electronics City in 15 minutes.the first such service in the country



East India Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna Circuit, Desert Circuit, Tribal Circuit, Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit, Ramayana Circuit and Heritage Circuit.


II, a fund is being created by the Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Human Resource Development together, in which par



37. Swachh Shakti 2018 to be held in LucknowThe Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in association with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, is organizing a Women’s Convention – called Swachh Shakti 2018

38. RK Singh launches National E-Mobility ProgrammeShri R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the

The Programme aims to provide an impetus to the entire emanufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, fleet operators, service providers, etc.The Programme will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) which will aggregate demand by procuring electric vehicles in bulk to get

39. NITI Aayog to launch Women Entrepreneurship PlatformThe platform aspires to substantially increase the number of women

entrepreneurs who will create and empower a dyn


tendered his resignation to Governor Tathagata Roy, who asked him to continue in office till the next Chief Minister takes over.



based taxi service took on a whole new meaning when Bengaluru’s first helitaxi service took off,

ferrying passengers from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) to Electronics City in 15 minutes.the first such service in the country

33. Threat of new malware looms over cyberspace After Mirai and Reaper, cybersecurity agencies have detected a new malware called


East India Circuit, Buddhist Circuit, Himalayan Circuit, Coastal Circuit, Krishna Eco Circuit, Wildlife Circuit, Rural Circuit, Spiritual Circuit,


II, a fund is being created by the Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Human Resource Development together, in which par


36. Cabinet approves MoU between UPSC and Public Service Commission of MauritiuThe Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and

n Lucknow The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in association with the Government of Uttar Pradesh,

called Swachh Shakti 2018

Mobility Programme Shri R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the

The Programme aims to provide an impetus to the entire e-mobility ecosystem inclumanufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, fleet operators, service providers, etc.The Programme will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) which will aggregate demand by procuring electric vehicles in bulk to get

39. NITI Aayog to launch Women Entrepreneurship PlatformThe platform aspires to substantially increase the number of women

entrepreneurs who will create and empower a dynamic New India.



tendered his resignation to Governor Tathagata Roy, who asked him to continue in office till the next Chief Minister takes over.


31. Odisha govt launches ‘Ama Gaon, Ama Vikas’ programme to reach out to the people in rural

based taxi service took on a whole new meaning when Bengaluru’s first helitaxi service took off, ferrying passengers from Kempegowda International Airport (KIA) to Electronics City in 15 minutes.

the first such service in the country.

After Mirai and Reaper, cybersecurity agencies have detected a new malware called

34. Over Rs. 5600 crore sanctioned under Swadesh Darshan Scheme by Tourism MinistryUnder the Swadesh Darshan scheme, thirteen thematic circuits have been identified, for development


35. Centre sanctions Rs 1,000 crore for research and innovation The Union Government has announced a grant of Rs 1,000 crore for the second phase of the Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) India programme.

II, a fund is being created by the Department of Science and Technology and Ministry of Human Resource Development together, in which participation will come from industry



The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in association with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, called Swachh Shakti 2018 – on International Women’s Day,

Shri R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the

mobility ecosystem inclumanufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, fleet operators, service providers, etc.The Programme will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) which will aggregate demand by procuring electric vehicles in bulk to get economies of scale.

39. NITI Aayog to launch Women Entrepreneurship Platform on 8th March on the occasion of The platform aspires to substantially increase the number of women

amic New India.


tendered his resignation to Governor Tathagata Roy, who


to reach out to the people in rural


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by Tourism MinistryUnder the Swadesh Darshan scheme, thirteen thematic circuits have been identified, for development


for the second phase of the Impacting Research Innovation and Technology (IMPRINT) India programme.

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The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation, in association with the Government of Uttar Pradesh, on International Women’s Day,


mobility ecosystem including vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, fleet operators, service providers, etc.The Programme will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) which will

economies of scale.

on 8th March on the occasion of The platform aspires to substantially increase the number of women






Saposhi.

by Tourism Ministry Under the Swadesh Darshan scheme, thirteen thematic circuits have been identified, for development


for the second phase of the

II, a fund is being created by the Department of Science and Technology and ticipation will come from industry


36. Cabinet approves MoU between UPSC and Public Service Commission of Mauritius The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the signing of a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and



ding vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, fleet operators, service providers, etc. The Programme will be implemented by Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) which will

on 8th March on the occasion of The platform aspires to substantially increase the number of women


IPFT coalition has swept the polls, winning 43 of the 59 seats for which elections were held.



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ticipation will come from industry


The platform aspires to substantially increase the number of women

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. Cabinet approves North-East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) 2017

. Cabinet approves Ayushman Bharat me has the benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year.

The target beneficiaries of the proposed scheme will be more than 10 crore families belonging to poor and vulnerable population based on SECC

subsume the on-going centrally sponsored schemes BimaYojana (RSBY) and the Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS).

. Cabinet approves closure of India Development Foundation of Overseas IndiansOI was set up by Government of India with the approval of Cabinet in 2008 as an autonomous


As the Foundation received only Rs. 36.80 Lakhs between December 2008 and Marchdonation from overseas Indian community


Reliant in Silk Production by 2020





5. First National Workshop on POSHAN AbhiyaanThe first National workshop on POSHAN Abhiyaan involving all the states and union territories is being held on 20th March at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra,New Delhi.

f Women and Child Development is organising the day long workshop with participation from all the states/UTs.




Cabinet approves Opening of 18 Missions in Africa The 18 new Indian Missions in Africa will be opened in BurRepublic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Swaziland and Togo over a four

reby increasing the number of Resident Indian Missions in Africa

The decision will enhance India's diplomatic outreach in the African continent and allow India to engage with Indian diaspora in African countries.

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East Industrial Development Scheme (NEIDS) 2017

. Cabinet approves Ayushman Bharat – National Health Protection Missionme has the benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year.

The target beneficiaries of the proposed scheme will be more than 10 crore families belonging to poor and vulnerable population based on SECC (socio economic caste census )

going centrally sponsored schemes BimaYojana (RSBY) and the Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS).

. Cabinet approves closure of India Development Foundation of Overseas Indiansof India with the approval of Cabinet in 2008 as an autonomous


As the Foundation received only Rs. 36.80 Lakhs between December 2008 and Marchdonation from overseas Indian community.


Reliant in Silk Production by 2020




5. First National Workshop on POSHAN Abhiyaan The first National workshop on POSHAN Abhiyaan involving all the states and union territories is being held on 20th March at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra,New Delhi.

f Women and Child Development is organising the day long workshop with




Missions in Africa over a four year period from 2018The 18 new Indian Missions in Africa will be opened in Burkina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad, Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Swaziland and Togo over a four


The decision will enhance India's diplomatic outreach in the African continent and allow India to engage with Indian diaspora in African countries.



National Health Protection Missionme has the benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year.

The target beneficiaries of the proposed scheme will be more than 10 crore families belonging to poor (socio economic caste census )

going centrally sponsored schemes BimaYojana (RSBY) and the Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS).



As the Foundation received only Rs. 36.80 Lakhs between December 2008 and March


Reliant in Silk Production by 2020, said the Minister of Textiles Smriti Zubin

. Punjab observes martyrdom day as Youth Empowerment Day




The first National workshop on POSHAN Abhiyaan involving all the states and union territories is being held on 20th March at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra,New Delhi.


6. Government approves Plastic Park to be set up in Deoghar , Jharkhand.

7. NCAA becomes the World’s First Trusted Digital Repository Cultural Audiovisual Archives (NCAA) project of the Ministry of Culture, Government of

India, implemented by Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) has been certified as the world’s first Trusted Digital Repository as per ISO 16363:2012 standard, granted by Primary Trustworthy Digital Repository Authorisation Body Ltd. (PTAB), United Kingdom.

over a four year period from 2018kina Faso, Cameroon, Cape Verde, Chad,

Republic of the Congo, Djibouti, Equatorial Guinea, Eritrea, Guinea, Guinea Bissau, Liberia, Mauritania, Rwanda, Sao Tome& Principe, Sierra Leone, Somalia, Swaziland and Togo over a four


The decision will enhance India's diplomatic outreach in the African continent and allow India to



National Health Protection Missionme has the benefit cover of Rs. 5 lakh per family per year.

The target beneficiaries of the proposed scheme will be more than 10 crore families belonging to poor (socio economic caste census ) database.

going centrally sponsored schemes –Rashtriya Swasthya BimaYojana (RSBY) and the Senior Citizen Health Insurance Scheme (SCHIS).



As the Foundation received only Rs. 36.80 Lakhs between December 2008 and March

said the Minister of Textiles Smriti Zubin

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The Ministry of Tribal Affairs has developed an android based mobile application called Tribal Diaries for internal monitoring as also connecting with officers/officials concerned with

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The Punjab government has observed March 23, the death anniversary of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, as Youth Empowerment Day.State Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said he would write Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to commemorate the date as ‘Youth Empowerment Day’ at the national level also. 85. Govt decides to declare 2018 as National Year of MilletsThe government has decided to declare 2018 as ‘National Year of Milmillets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve nutritional security.This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh while addressing MPs in a consultative committee meeting in New Delhi.The Minister smillets. As a result of this, level of nutrients like proteins, Vitaminand children. 86. 5th India Maize Summit 2018 87. ‘First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 Words’ Launched“First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 words” was launched by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment.The dictionary has been developedunder Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), M/o Social Justice & Empowerment. 88. Andhra Govt launches Naipunya RathamThe Andhra Pradesh Government launched, NAIPUNYAaims to bring technology to the remote corners.Naipunya Rathaams will facilitate and look to improve digital literacy, digital skills and create an awareness on various government schemes. 89. Navy warship INS GangaINS Ganga, an indigenously built frigate of the Indian Navy, was decommissioned in Mumbai after over three decades of service.Commissioned on December 30, 1985, the ship represented a big step forward in the nation's warship building capability. 90. Ambedkar Jayanti to be celebrated as 'Social Justice Day'The birth anniversary of India's Dalit social reformer Dr BR Ambedkar will be celebrated as 'Social Justice Day'.Born into a poor Dalit family, on 14 April 1891, Ambedkarminister, the principal architect of the Constitution of India.Ambedkar was awarded the 91. All India Police Science Congress kicks off in HimachalThe two-day Department and The Bureau of Police Research and Development began in Himachal Pradesh.It began with a clarion call to the police by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur to stay ahead of criminals by using technology to prevent and detect crime. 92. Theatre Olympics kicks off in MumbaiFilmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, along with veteran actor Vikram Gokhle, inaugurated the eighth edition of Theatre Olympics, a fortnight


The Punjab government has observed March 23, the death anniversary of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, as Youth Empowerment Day.State Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said he would write Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to commemorate the date as ‘Youth Empowerment Day’ at the national level also.

. Govt decides to declare 2018 as National Year of MilletsThe government has decided to declare 2018 as ‘National Year of Milmillets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve nutritional security.This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh while addressing MPs in a consultative committee meeting in New Delhi.The Minister said millet cultivation has declined due to change in dietary habits and unavailability of millets. As a result of this, level of nutrients like proteins, Vitaminand children.

. 5th India Maize Summit 2018

. ‘First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 Words’ Launched“First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 words” was launched by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment.The dictionary has been developedunder Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), M/o Social Justice & Empowerment.

. Andhra Govt launches Naipunya RathamThe Andhra Pradesh Government launched, NAIPUNYAaims to bring technology to the remote corners.Naipunya Rathaams will facilitate and look to improve digital literacy, digital skills and create an awareness on various government schemes.

. Navy warship INS GangaINS Ganga, an indigenously built frigate of the Indian Navy, was decommissioned in Mumbai after over three decades of service.Commissioned on December 30, 1985, the ship represented a big step forward in the nation's warship building capability.

. Ambedkar Jayanti to be celebrated as 'Social Justice Day'The birth anniversary of India's Dalit social reformer Dr BR Ambedkar will be celebrated as 'Social Justice Day'. Born into a poor Dalit family, on 14 April 1891, Ambedkarminister, the principal architect of the Constitution of India.Ambedkar was awarded the

. All India Police Science Congress kicks off in Himachalday 46th All India Polic

Department and The Bureau of Police Research and Development began in Himachal Pradesh.It began with a clarion call to the police by Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur to stay ahead of criminals

ing technology to prevent and detect crime.

. Theatre Olympics kicks off in MumbaiFilmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, along with veteran actor Vikram Gokhle, inaugurated the eighth edition of Theatre Olympics, a fortnight


The Punjab government has observed March 23, the death anniversary of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, as Youth Empowerment Day.State Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said he would write Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to commemorate the date as ‘Youth Empowerment Day’ at the national level also.

. Govt decides to declare 2018 as National Year of MilletsThe government has decided to declare 2018 as ‘National Year of Milmillets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve nutritional security.This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh while addressing MPs in a consultative committee meeting in New Delhi.

aid millet cultivation has declined due to change in dietary habits and unavailability of millets. As a result of this, level of nutrients like proteins, Vitamin

. 5th India Maize Summit 2018

. ‘First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 Words’ Launched“First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 words” was launched by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment.The dictionary has been developed by Indian Sign Language Research & Training Centre (ISLR&TC) under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), M/o Social Justice &

. Andhra Govt launches Naipunya RathamThe Andhra Pradesh Government launched, NAIPUNYAaims to bring technology to the remote corners.Naipunya Rathaams will facilitate and look to improve digital literacy, digital skills and create an awareness on various government schemes.

. Navy warship INS Ganga decommissioned in MumbaiINS Ganga, an indigenously built frigate of the Indian Navy, was decommissioned in Mumbai after over three decades of service. Commissioned on December 30, 1985, the ship represented a big step forward in the nation's warship

. Ambedkar Jayanti to be celebrated as 'Social Justice Day'The birth anniversary of India's Dalit social reformer Dr BR Ambedkar will be celebrated as 'Social

Born into a poor Dalit family, on 14 April 1891, Ambedkarminister, the principal architect of the Constitution of India.Ambedkar was awarded the Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990

. All India Police Science Congress kicks off in HimachalAll India Police Science Congress organised by the Himachal Pradesh Police



. Theatre Olympics kicks off in MumbaiFilmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, along with veteran actor Vikram Gokhle, inaugurated the eighth edition of Theatre Olympics, a fortnight


The Punjab government has observed March 23, the death anniversary of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, as Youth Empowerment Day.State Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said he would write Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to commemorate the date as ‘Youth Empowerment

. Govt decides to declare 2018 as National Year of MilletsThe government has decided to declare 2018 as ‘National Year of Milmillets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve nutritional security.This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh while addressing MPs in a consultative


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. ‘First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 Words’ Launched“First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 words” was launched by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment.

by Indian Sign Language Research & Training Centre (ISLR&TC) under Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD), M/o Social Justice &

. Andhra Govt launches Naipunya Ratham The Andhra Pradesh Government launched, NAIPUNYAaims to bring technology to the remote corners. Naipunya Rathaams will facilitate and look to improve digital literacy, digital skills and create an awareness on various government schemes.

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Commissioned on December 30, 1985, the ship represented a big step forward in the nation's warship


Born into a poor Dalit family, on 14 April 1891, Ambedkarminister, the principal architect of the Constitution of India.

Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990

. All India Police Science Congress kicks off in Himachale Science Congress organised by the Himachal Pradesh Police



. Theatre Olympics kicks off in Mumbai Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, along with veteran actor Vikram Gokhle, inaugurated the eighth edition of Theatre Olympics, a fortnight-long international theatre festival


The Punjab government has observed March 23, the death anniversary of freedom fighters Bhagat Singh, Sukhdev and Rajguru, as Youth Empowerment Day. State Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said he would write Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to commemorate the date as ‘Youth Empowerment

. Govt decides to declare 2018 as National Year of MilletsThe government has decided to declare 2018 as ‘National Year of Milmillets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve nutritional security.This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh while addressing MPs in a consultative


at FICCI, New Delhi.

. ‘First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 Words’ Launched“First Indian Sign Language Dictionary of 3000 words” was launched by Shri Thaawarchand Gehlot, Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment.


The Andhra Pradesh Government launched, NAIPUNYA RATHAM, a multi

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Bharat Ratna posthumously in 1990

. All India Police Science Congress kicks off in Himachale Science Congress organised by the Himachal Pradesh Police



Filmmaker Ashutosh Gowariker, along with veteran actor Vikram Gokhle, inaugurated the eighth long international theatre festival



The Punjab government has observed March 23, the death anniversary of freedom fighters Bhagat

State Cultural Affairs, Tourism and Local Bodies Minister Navjot Singh Sidhu said he would write Prime Minister Narendra Modi requesting him to commemorate the date as ‘Youth Empowerment

. Govt decides to declare 2018 as National Year of Millets The government has decided to declare 2018 as ‘National Year of Millets to boost the cultivation of millets like ragi and jowar on a mission mode to achieve nutritional security.This was stated by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh while addressing MPs in a consultative

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Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the Airports Authority of India (AAI) for installing energyfacilities owned by AAI across India.

3. RBI lifts per-borrower loan cap for MSMEsSo far, loans to Micro/ Small and Medium Enterprises (Services) up to Rs 5 crore anrespectively, were classified as priority sector lending (PSL).Now all bank loans to MSMEs will qualify under priority sector without any credit cap.

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5. RBI slaps Rs 3 cr penalty on Axis Bank, 2 cr on IOBregulations.

6. RBI slaps Rs 40 lakh penalty on SBIimpounding of counterfeit notes.

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Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with the ity of India (AAI) for installing energy

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4. Paytm emerges largest UPI transaction platformPaytm has said it is the largest contributor to the overall volume of UPI transactions in February 2018.In a statement, Paytm said it had registered 6.8 crore UPI transactions in February.In December 2017, Paytm contributed 3.3 crore to the overall transaction volume for UPI.

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crore Punjab National Bank (PNB) scam, done thissuance of Letter of Understanding (LoUs) by connivance of the bank’s staff, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has discontinued issuance of LoUs by banks for trade credits for imports into India.

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. Sitanshu Kar to be next head of PIB

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Ministry, a day after the resignation of TDP's Ashok Gajapathi Raju.Raju and another Telugu Desam Party (TDP) MP Y S Chowdary had resigned from the council of

. Sitanshu Kar to be next head of PIB

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Bhandari defeated Nepali Congress leader Kumari Laxmi Rai with an overwhelming majority in the presidential election.She became Nepal's first woman president in 2015.

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fourth term as German chancellorAngela Merkel was sworn in as Chancellor of Germanleader in a close vote on Wednesday morning.

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passes away

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. President receives the book ‘Fulfilling Bapu’s Dreams –

Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received the first copy of the book ‘to Gandhiji’ from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, who

formally released it at a function held at Rashtrapati Bhavan. itation activist, was also present.


titled ‘Mahila Suraksha’important telephone and helpline numbers.

'A Tribute to Jagu' (tribute to former BCCI President

4. Anandiben Patel launches her biography named ‘Karma Yatri’r in August 2016.

She is presently serving as the Governor of Madhya Pradesh.




World renowned physicist Stephen Hawking has died at the age of 76. black holes and relativity



Bollywood actor Narendra Jha, known for his work in films like Raees, Haider and Kaabil among

– Prime Minister Modi’s tribute to

Shri Ram Nath Kovind, received the first copy of the book ‘from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, who

itation activist, was also present.


titled ‘Mahila Suraksha’ on women safety

tribute to former BCCI President

Karma Yatri’ .

5. Indian Army Releases Book on Paramveer Chakra Awardees : Paramveer Parwane


relativity, and wrote several



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Prime Minister Modi’s tribute to

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on women safety


Paramveer Parwane


, and wrote several


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, Haider and Kaabil among

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Fulfilling Bapu’s from Sadhguru Jaggi Vasudev, who



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