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Monthly GK Capsule May 2018 Monthly GK Capsule May 2018 Monthly GK Capsule 01 May – 31 May, 2018 Monthly GK Capsule May 2018 National News 1. PHDCCI signed MoU with Indian Yoga Association A Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) was signed between PHD Chamber of Commerce and Industry (PHDCCI) and Indian Yoga Association (IYA). The purpose of this memorandum is to promote yoga, health and spiritual tourism in Krishna Circuit in Uttar Pradesh.The MoU was signed between D.K. Aggarwal (Vice president of PHDCCI) and Kamlesh Barwal (Secretary General of IYA). 2. Andhra Pradesh’s new project ‘Bhu Seva’ Andhra Pradesh Deputy Chief Minister KE Krishnamurthy started Andhra Pradesh government’s ‘Bhu Seva’ (land hub) project. This project aims at offering integrated services related with land. CH Vijayamohan is the Mission Director of Bhu Seva Mission. According to this project, each land parcel will be given a Bhudhar Number (an 11 digit unique number). A pilot project of this scheme was launched in Jaggaiah Peta Mandal and Vuyyur Nagar Panchayat of Krishna district. 3. Himachal Pradesh CM launched water supply scheme in Mandi Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur inaugurated the Kanda Pattan-Sarkaghat Water Supply Scheme at Cholthara in Mandi district, Himachal Pradesh. The Kanda Pattan-Sarkaghat water supply scheme has been developed at a cost of Rs 39.65 crore. This scheme will benefit more than 31,000 people of that area. 4. GOBAR-DHAN Scheme launched by Swachh Bharat Mission GOBAR (Galvanizing Organic Bio-Agro Resources) - DHAN scheme has been launched by Union Minister for Drinking Water and Sanitation, Uma Bharti at National Dairy Research Institute (NDRI) Auditorium, Karnal, Haryana. This scheme was launched in the presence of the CM of Haryana, Manohar Lal Khattar. The purpose of this scheme is to create rural livelihood opportunities and increase income for farmers and other rural people. The Swachh Bharat Mission includes two main components for creating clean villages – creating open defecation free (ODF) villages and managing solid and liquid waste in villages. 5. Cabinet approved continuation of Umbrella Scheme ‘Green Revolution' The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs, chaired by the PM Shri Narendra Modi has given approval for the Umbrella Scheme, "Green Revolution – Krishonnati Yojana" Monthly GK Capsule May 2018 The Schemes will be continued with an expenditure of Rs.33, 269.976 crore in agriculture for the period from 2017-18 to 2019-20. The Umbrella scheme comprises of 11 Schemes/Missions. The main purpose of this scheme is to develop the agriculture sector in a scientific manner to increase the income of farmers by enhancing production,productivity and better returns on produce. 6. Cabinet approves Doubling of Investment Limit for Senior Citizens Union Cabinet chaired by PM Narendra Modi has given its approval for extending the investment limit from Rs 7.5 lakhs to Rs 15 lakhs under the Pradhan Mantri Vaya Vandan Yojana (PMVVY). This will provide a larger social security cover to the Senior citizens. It will enable up to Rs.10000 Pension per month for Senior Citizens. The time limit for subscription has also been extended from 4th May 2018 to 31st March, 2020. 7. Ministry of Women and Child Development to hold National Conference of 244 Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao Ministry of Women and Child Development hold National Conference of 24 Districts under Beti Bachao Beti Padhao (BBBP) scheme in New Delhi. The Nodal Officers of 244 Districts, State Nodal Officers and Senior officers will be present in this conference. Maneka Gandhi (Union Minister for Women and Child Development) will be the chief guest at this function. 8. ‘Go to Village’ mission launched in Manipur Manipur CM N. Biren Singh launched ‘Go to Village’ mission throughout the state of Manipur. This mission was launched in 60 villages of all the 60 Assembly constituencies. The main purpose of this mission is to identify the eligible and deserving beneficiaries in every corner of the state. 9. ‘Vibrant North East 2018’ held in Guwahati ‘Vibrant North East 2018' was held in Guwahati, Assam. Delhi-based NGO, Centre for Agriculture and Rural Development (CARD), organized this event. The event is supported by North- Eastern Council, Department of Science and Technology, Ministry of Home Affairs, Ministry of Commerce and Industry and All India Farmers Alliance. The main aim of this event is to spread information about the schemes, grants and projects of the Central Government. Contestants from the agriculture, food processing, consumer affairs, civil supply, drinking water and sanitation sectors participated in this event. 10. 4th Regional Conference on ‘Futuristic, Resilient and Digital Infrastructure’concluded in Bengaluru 4th Regional Conference on ‘Futuristic, Resilient and Digital Infrastructure’ concluded in Bengaluru. Monthly GK Capsule May 2018 This conference is organized by the Ministry of Finance in corporation with the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Research and Information System for Developing Countries (RIS). This conference is a lead-up event to the 3rd Annual Meeting of the Asian Infrastructure Investment Bank (AIIB). 11. Initiatives for Online Professional Development launched by HRD Ministry Using SWAYAM Human Resource Development Ministry (HRD) launched a major initiative of online professional development using open online courses platform SWAYAM (Study Webs of Active- Learning for Young Aspiring Minds). In the first phase, 75 discipline-specific National Resource Centers have been identified which are tasked to prepare online training material with focus on latest developments in the discipline, new & emerging trends and methodologies for transacting revised curriculum. This is a unique initiative of online professional development of 1.5 million higher education faculty. 12. RK Singh laid foundation stone of the Underground Cabling Project RK Singh (Minister of State (IC) for Power and New & Renewable Energy) laid the foundation stone of the Underground Cabling Project in the Kumbh area of Haridwar. This project will be executed in Haridwar under the Government’s flagship scheme ‘Integrated Power Development Scheme’ (IPDS). 13. NHAI signed an agreement with Macquarie National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) signed an agreement withMacquarie under the highway monetization initiative for road projects. This agreement has been signed with Macquarie for 1st set of highway projects. This is the highest FDI (Foreign Direct Investment) in highways. Macquarie won the 1st set of 9 highway projects under toll-operate- transfer(TOT). This will bring around Rs 10,500 crore cash to NHAI’s account. 14. India topped list of fastest growing economies According to Harvard University report, India ranked 1st in the list of the fastest growing economies for the coming decade. According to this report, India is estimated to grow at 7.9% annually, ahead of China & US. The researchers also found India to be the best on Complexity Opportunity Index. 15. Delhi to host Festival of Bharat Monthly GK Capsule May 2018 Delhi will host a Festival of Bharat between May 9 and May 14 as 21st century tribute to the dignity and depth of civilization of India. The event will be held at Indira Gandhi National Centre for the Arts (IGNCA) in New Delhi. The event will be attended by the Scholars, Grammy award winning artistes, rising new stars and prominent public figures. 16. 1st dolphin count begin in Punjab Punjab government along with World Wide Fund (WWF)-India is organizing the 1st count of Indus dolphins (one of the world’s rarest mammals). Found only in India and Pakistan, the Indus dolphins are restricted to only 185 km stretch between Talwara and Harike Barrage in India’s Beas River in Punjab. Indus river dolphin is the national mammal of Pakistan. 17. ‘Star Khel Mahakumbh’ launched at Himachal Pradesh BJP Member of Parliament Anurag Thakur and great cricketer Sachin Tendulkar has launched ‘Star Khel Mahakumbh’ at Dharamshala in Himachal Pradesh. This action has been designed to attract participation of at least one lakh youth from across 5000 villages and 800 panchayats. The athletes will compete in volleyball, basketball, cricket, football, kabaddi and athletics. 18. Cochlear Implant Awareness Programme organized by Social Justice Ministry Under Union Ministry of Social Justice and Empowerment, Department of Empowerment of Persons with Disabilities (DEPwD) organized a ‘Cochlear Implant Awareness Programme’ at Huda Convention Centre in Faridabad, Haryana. The Cochlear Implants are costly and not affordable. Hence, the Social Justice and Empowerment Ministry has introduced Cochlear Implant programme under Assistance to Disabled Persons for purchase/fitting of aids and appliances (ADIP) scheme for the poor and needy young children. Krishan Pal Gurjar (Minister of State for Social Justice & Empowerment) was the Chief Guest in the programme. 19. Skill India organized 'Ajeevika and Kaushal Vikas Mela' in Bhubaneswar Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) and Ministry of Rural Development (MoRD), joined hands to expand the “Gram Swaraj Abhiyaan” which is promoting social harmony and awareness around the initiatives of the government. Union Minister for Petroleum & Natural Gas, Skill Development & Entrepreneurship Dharmendra Pradhan launched more than 29 state of art multi-skill ‘Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Kendras’ across the country. Monthly GK Capsule May 2018 MSDE organized a Kaushal and Rojgar Mela at New Women’s College in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. 20. Central Board of Direct Taxes approved amendment of India-Kuwait Tax Agreement Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) approved the amendment of Double Taxation Avoidance Agreement (DTAA) between India and Kuwait. This agreement improved the provisions in the DTAA for the exchange of information. The agreement enables sharing of information received from Kuwait for tax purposes with other law enforcement agencies of Kuwait and vice versa. 21. ‘1st Apex Conference for CEOs of Smart Cities’ inaugurated in Bhopal Mr Hardeep Puri (Minister of State (I/C) for Housing & Urban Affairs) started the 1st Apex Conference for the CEOs of Smart Cities in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh.
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