Amitabh Kant Inaugurates India Innovation Index in New Delhi
1 .The portal was inaugurated by Mr Amitabh Kant, CEO NITI Aayog on February 2, 2017 in New Delhi.
2. The Indian Policy Think Tank, NITI Aayog together with Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)\has launched a first of its kind online portal, India Innovation Index in India to rank the states on the basis of innovation.
3. The Index has been developed by the Indian sides in consultation with the World Economic Forum, the World Intellectual Property Organization, Cornell University, OECD, UNIDO, ILO, UNESCO, ITU and others.
2. The Indian Policy Think Tank, NITI Aayog together with Department of Industrial Policy & Promotion (DIPP) and Confederation of Indian Industry (CII)\has launched a first of its kind online portal, India Innovation Index in India to rank the states on the basis of innovation.
3. The Index has been developed by the Indian sides in consultation with the World Economic Forum, the World Intellectual Property Organization, Cornell University, OECD, UNIDO, ILO, UNESCO, ITU and others.
SAARC Programming Committee Meeting Concluded in Kathmandu
- The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation’s (SAARCs) 53rd Programming Committee Meeting began on February 1, 2017 in Kathmandu, Nepal. The two day meeting was attended by joint secretary/director general of the eight member nations.
India & Sri Lanka signs MoU for multi-ethnic tri-lingual Secondary School
i. India and Sri Lanka has signed an MoU on February 2, 2017 for the construction of a multi-ethnic tri-lingual school in a north central district of the island nation.
i. India and Sri Lanka has signed an MoU on February 2, 2017 for the construction of a multi-ethnic tri-lingual school in a north central district of the island nation.
ii. The MoU was signed between India’s High Commissioner to Sri Lanka Taranjit Singh Sandhu and Secretary to the Ministry of Education Sunil Hettiarachchi.
ii. The school would provide an opportunity to Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim students to learn in a multi-cultural environment and thus promote reconciliation and unity in Sri Lanka.
ii. The school would provide an opportunity to Sinhala, Tamil and Muslim students to learn in a multi-cultural environment and thus promote reconciliation and unity in Sri Lanka.
South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC)
1 The eight member states include Afghanistan, Bangladesh, Bhutan, India, Maldives, Nepal, Pakistan and Sri Lanka.
2 The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia that promotes development of economic and regional integration.
2 The South Asian Association for Regional Cooperation (SAARC) is the regional intergovernmental organization and geopolitical union of nations in South Asia that promotes development of economic and regional integration.
HSBC Estimates India’s GDP Growth at 7.1% in 2017-18
- HSBC has estimated the GDP growth rate of India at 7.1 percent for the year 2017-18 which is up from the 6.3 percent in the year 2016-17.
India and World Bank signs Financing Agreement Worth US$ 201.50 Million for TEQIP III
- The Government of India has signed a USD 201.50 million credit agreement with the World Bank on February 1, 2017 to improve the quality and equity of engineering education across several states in India.
NABARD Sanctions Rs 157 crore Loan to Haryana for Drinking Water Projec
- National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) on February 2, 2017 sanctioned a loan amount of Rs. 157 crore to the Government of Haryana to undertake drinking water project.
- Under the project, the government would undertake drinking water supply scheme in 84 villages of districts Palwal and Faridabad.
India’s SpiceJet Honored at Asia One Awards in Singapore
1. The Chief Financial Officer Mr. Kiran Koteshwar won the award for ‘Asia’s Greatest CFO 2016’.
2. Gurgaon based airline, SpiceJet made record by winning awards in three prime categories at the Asia One Awards held in Singapore.
3. Among others, Chairman and Managing Director of SpiceJet, Mr. Ajay Singh, was honored with the title of the ‘Global Asian of the year’, 2016.
4.The low-cost airline was honoured as the ‘Asia’s Greatest Brands – 2016’ at the function. The selection process was supervised by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
4.The low-cost airline was honoured as the ‘Asia’s Greatest Brands – 2016’ at the function. The selection process was supervised by PricewaterhouseCoopers.
Godrej Properties elevates Pirojsha Godrej as Chairman, Adi Godrej to be Chairman Emeritus
- Mumbai based Real estate company Godrej Properties elevated Pirojsha Godrej as Executive Chairman and Adi Godrej assuming the charge as Chairman Emeritus position of the company. It will be effective from April 2017
Lakshya Sen of Uttarakhand Becomes World No. 1 Player in BWF Junior Rankings
- Indian badminton player Lakshya Sen has created history after he attained World No. 1 Rank in the latest Junior Badminton World Federation (BWF) ranking on February 2, 2017.
India Defeats England 2-1 to Win T20 International Series
- 19-year-old Rishabh Pant from Delhi has become India’s youngest T20I Debutant
- India defeated England by 75 runs to clinch the Twenty20 International series 2-1 on February 1, 2017 played at M.Chinnaswamy Stadium, Bengaluru. England lost their last 8 wickets for 8 runs.This is India’s first win in a bilateral T20 International series against England.
- 23-year-old Yuzvender Chahal was named the man of the series for taking eight wickets and giving away only 85 runs.
Former Chelsea midfielder from England Lampard Retires at 38
- English professional footballer Frank Lampard announced his retirement from professional soccer on February 2, 2017 ending his 21-year-old career.
2020 Tokyo Olympic Games medals to be made from recycled mobile phones
- Olympic game medals will be made from recycled mobile phones for the year 2022 to promote sustainability said by 2020 Olympic Games organizers, Japan
World Wetlands Day – February 2, 2017
1. 2017 Theme: Wetlands for Disaster Risk Reduction
2. Every year World Wetlands Day is observed on 2nd February to marking the date of the adoption of the Convention on Wetlands or Ramsar Convention on 2 February 1971.
31st Surajkund International Crafts Mela being held in Gurgaon
Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar inaugurates the 31st Surajkund International Crafts Mela in Gurgaon, Haryana on February 1, 2017.The mela will end on 15th February, 2017.
Highlights of Mela :
1. A team of volunteers called ‘Mela Mitra’ are appointed to help and guide visitors for Mela
2. The freedom fighter Jharkhand Birsa Munda’s statue has been constructed and people from 21 countries are expecting to participating at the mela.
Highlights of Mela :
1. A team of volunteers called ‘Mela Mitra’ are appointed to help and guide visitors for Mela
2. The freedom fighter Jharkhand Birsa Munda’s statue has been constructed and people from 21 countries are expecting to participating at the mela.
3. 2017 Surajkund International Crafts Mela is known as ‘Cashless Mela’ because all stakeholders have been provided option to opt for cashless transactions
Neeti Mohan collaborates with United Nations for women empowerment
1. Neeti is the first Indian female singer to collaborate with UN .
2. She has composed Udne De as a tribute to all the women and in support of equality for all.
3. Noted Indian singer Neeti Mohan to collaborate with UN for women empowerment project titled “Music To Inspire – Artists UNited Against Human Trafficking” which is managed by the UNODC.
ranks of Ashton Kutcher, Nicholas Cage, Demi Moore, Ashley Judd, Gillian Anderson .
3. Noted Indian singer Neeti Mohan to collaborate with UN for women empowerment project titled “Music To Inspire – Artists UNited Against Human Trafficking” which is managed by the UNODC.
ranks of Ashton Kutcher, Nicholas Cage, Demi Moore, Ashley Judd, Gillian Anderson .
Quiz:
1. What is PfKelch13 C580Y, that was recently making news?
Ans:A mutant protozoa that may spread drug resistant Malaria
2.Apart from efforts towards economic integration across the region, which of the following African organizations has also served as a peacekeeping force sending joint military forces in the times of political unrest?
Ans:Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
Ans:Economic Community of West African States (ECOWAS)
3. Which of the following is / are correct statements with respect to Motion of Thanks in Indian Parliament?
A failure to get motion of thanks passed amounts to defeat of government and leads to collapse of government. Motion of Thanks is deemed to be a no-confidence motion.
Ans:Above Both
4. Which of the following is the key motivation for scientific community for its efforts to create metallic hydrogen?
Ans:] It can help in making electricity distribution more efficient
5. In terms of IT jargon, a “Daemon” represents__:
Ans:A background process in computers
6. The share of direct taxes in India’s tax kitty peaked in 2009-10 at 60% and thereafter, it has consistently fallen. Which of the following is the most appropriate reason for the same?
Ans:The share of indirect taxes increased substantially
Ans:The share of indirect taxes increased substantially
7. Which of the following statements is / are correct with respect to Carbon Credits?
R) certificate is an titlement of Carbon Credits
2. Transfer of carbon credits is taxable in India
Ans:Above Both Are Currect
8. The Government of India has decided to allow commercial mining by private companies recently. In which year, coal mining was nationalized in India for the first time?
Ans:1971
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