India and Portugal has decided to cooperate in the setting up of a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal in Gujarat. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Shipping through its Sagarmala programme with the involvement of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI),the State government and other stakeholders. Further,the Indian Navy is keen… Continue reading India, Portugal to join hands in setting up maritime museum
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Chaukhandi Stupa declared to be “of national importance”
Archaeological Survey of India has declared Chaukhandi Stupa as a “protected area of national importance”. Chaukhandi Stupa is one of the important Buddhist Stupas at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh.It is a lofty mound of brick whose square edifice is surrounded by an octagonal tower. Chaukhandi Stupa was built to mark the place where Lord Buddha met… Continue reading Chaukhandi Stupa declared to be “of national importance”
Scientists create a global map of where groundwater meets oceans
According to a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters,researchers from the U.S. has announced the creation of a global map which shows where groundwater meets oceans. This study is the first such analysis of its kind that may help protect both drinking water and the seas. The study says that nearly one-half of… Continue reading Scientists create a global map of where groundwater meets oceans
Golden langur to get fruits of MGNREGA
Recently,Assam’s Bongaigaon district authorities has launched a project under the MGNREGA to plant guava, mango, blackberry and other fruit trees to ensure that the resident golden langurs of the Kakoijana Reserve Forest do not have to risk their lives to find food. This project was launched after several golden langurs had died due to electrocution… Continue reading Golden langur to get fruits of MGNREGA
India, Maldives sign six key agreements
During Indian Prime Minister state visit to the Maldives,India and Maldives have agreed to intensify economic and cultural relations. This was the first state visit of Prime Minister after assuming office for the second term.During the visit,India reaffirmed its Neighbourhood first policy while Maldives strongly conveyed its India first policy. Indian Prime Minister has also… Continue reading India, Maldives sign six key agreements
ACC approves extension in service to Shri P. K. Sinha as Cabinet Secretary for three months
The Centre has given a three-month extension to Cabinet Secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha.As per existing rules,a cabinet secretary’s total term with extensions could not go beyond four years. Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under the Prime Minister.The administrative head of the secretariat is the cabinet secretary.They are also the ex-officio chairman of the civil services board.… Continue reading ACC approves extension in service to Shri P. K. Sinha as Cabinet Secretary for three months
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 8, 2019
Download the compilation ofall summaries of all the news Articles here SEBI, MCA sign pact for more data scrutiny Ministry of Corporate Affairs(MCA) and the Securities and Exchange Board of India(SEBI) has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) for data exchange between the two regulatory organizations. The MoU comes in the backdrop of increasing need… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – June 8, 2019
India notifies tax info exchange pact with Marshall Islands
India has notified a tax information exchange agreement (TIEA) with the Marshall Islands. The TIEA is based on international standards of tax transparency and exchange of information and enables the sharing of information on request. The agreement enables exchange of information,including banking and ownership information between the two countries for tax purposes. The agreement also… Continue reading India notifies tax info exchange pact with Marshall Islands
NPP first from N-E to get national party status
The Election Commission of India(ECI) has recognized National People’s Party(NPP) as the eighth national party.NPP became the first regional party of the north-east to be accorded the status. NPP was given the national party status for fulfilling conditions such as polling more than 6% of the total votes in the last general election and being… Continue reading NPP first from N-E to get national party status
IAF inks Rs 300 crore deal to procure Spice bombs from Israel
The Indian Air Force(IAF) has signed Rs 300-crore deal with the Israeli government to buy as 100 SPICE bombs.The newly ordered SPICE bombs are an advanced version of SPICE-2000 bombs. Spice 2000 Bombs are the same explosives which was used by the IAF to target Jaish-e-Mohammed camps in Balakot, Pakistan on February 26,2019. SPICE stands… Continue reading IAF inks Rs 300 crore deal to procure Spice bombs from Israel
