Headlines First cyber police station of Haryana established in Gurugram Government announces launch of SUVIDHA under PMBJP Ministry of Power launches National E-Mobility Programme in India Mumbai ranks 16th most expensive city in the world RBI slaps Rs 40 lakh penalty on SBI for flouting fake note norms
Headlines Airbus signs up Indian start-ups in new push for Make in India Prince Charles appoints Indian-origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta as UK skills ambassador ITBP appoints Prakriti as first woman officer in combat role ISSF World Cup 2018- Anjum Moudgil Wins Silver Madhya Pradesh Announces Pension For Single Women Veteran Sufi Singer Pyarelal Wadali Passes Away
First cyber police station of Haryana established in Gurugram Haryana s first cyber police station was inaugurated in Gurugram, to facilitate registration of cyber offence related cases.
First cyber police station of Haryana established in Gurugram: CEO of Gurugram Metropolitan Development Authority, V Umashankar along with Sandeep Khirwar, Commissioner of Police, Gurugram, inaugurated the cyber police station at DLF office in Gurugram. The building for the cyber police station has been provided by DLF in Phase 5. The cyberpolice station has sufficient number of trained manpower already.
About Haryana Urban Development Authority (HUDA) or Haryana Shahari Vikas Pradhikaran (HSVP): Headquarters Panchkula, Haryana Chairman Manohar Lal Khattar
Government announces launch of SUVIDHA under PMBJP Ananthkumar, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, announced the launch of Suvidha, the 100% Oxobiodegradable Sanitary Pad.
Suvidha: The Suvidha napkin is launched under the Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP). They will be available at all Janaushadhi Kendras in India by 28 May 2018 (World Menstrual Hygiene Day). The Suvidha pads will be offered for Rs. 2.50 per pad. They can be availed at more than 3200 Janaushadhi Kendras.
This has been introduced to ensure Swachhta, Swasthya and Suvidha for the underprivileged women of India. This initiative has been taken by the Department of Pharmaceuticals. Mansukh Lal Mandaviya, Minister of State for Chemicals & Fertilizers, Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, said that, a special substance is incorporated in the Suvidha napkin. It makes the napkin biodegradable when it reacts with oxygen after it is used and disposed.
About Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Pariyojana (PMBJP): Launched by Department of Pharmaceuticals Purpose to provide quality medicines at affordable prices to the masses through special kendra s known as Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Jan Aushadhi Kendra
Ministry of Power launches National E- Mobility Programme in India R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the National E-Mobility Programme in India.
National E-Mobility Programme: The National E-Mobility Programme has been introduced to improve the e-mobility ecosystem that comprises vehicle manufacturers, charging infrastructure companies, fleet operators, service providers, etc. Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) will implement the National E-Mobility Programme.
EESL will procure electric vehicles in huge numbers. The electric vehicles will replace the existing petrol and diesel vehicles. EESL had procured 10,000 e-vehicles in 2017. Soon it will release a new tender for 10,000 more e-vehicles.india would save more than 5 crore litres of fuel annually through these e-vehicles. This would result in reduction of more than 5.6 lakh tonnes of annual CO2 emission.
For an electric car, the per kilometer cost is only 85 paisa. Whereas, it is Rs 6.5 for normal cars. This will help to reduce petroleum imports. R K Singh said that, India aims to develop with the motto Healthier world, healthier country, and the long term goal to leave behind a better world.
About EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited): Purpose works towards mainstreaming energy efficiency and is implementing the world s largest energy efficiency portfolio in India Functions under Ministry of Power
Mumbai ranks 16th most expensive city in the world Mumbai has ranked 16 in the top 20 costliest cities in the world list, as per the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2018.
Mumbai ranks 16th most expensive city in the world: This index was developed based on four major indicators namely wealth, investments, lifestyle and future.
Monaco has secured the first position among the top 20 costliest cities in the world. It is followed by Hong Kong in the second position. Third place is occupied by New York City and fourth place is bagged by London. The rise of Mumbai in this ranking is supported by the fast pace wealth creation in India.
About Knight Frank: Headquarters London Established 1896
RBI slaps Rs 40 lakh penalty on SBI for flouting fake note norms RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on SBI (State Bank of India) as SBI failed to comply with RBI s directions on detection and impounding of counterfeit notes.
RBI slaps Rs 40 lakh penalty on SBI for flouting fake note norms: RBI has stated that, it detected deficiencies on SBI s part in regulatory compliance with counterfeit note norms. RBI had inspected currency chests of two SBI branches and found that its instructions on detection and impounding of counterfeit notes had been violated. After going through SBI s reply and oral submissions during the personal hearing, RBI confirmed charges of non-compliance with its directions/guidelines and imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on SBI.
About Reserve Bank of India (RBI): Established 1935 Offices 27 regional offices & 4 Suboffices
Prince Charles appoints Indian-origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta as UK skills ambassador Indian-origin steel tycoon Sanjeev Gupta has been appointed by Britain s Prince Charles as an official ambassador for the Industrial Cadets programme designed to nurture manufacturing skills.
Gupta was appointment to the flagship programme to give children and young people direct structured experience of industry while still at school or college.
The Industrial Cadets programme, which currently involves more than 15,000 youngsters across the UK, was set up at the behest of the Prince of Wales seven years ago after he visited steel plants at Teesside in north-east England.
ITBP appoints Prakriti as first woman officer in combat role Prakriti has become the first woman to be directly inducted as combat officer into the ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police).
Prakriti first woman officer in combat role in ITBP: Prakriti is 25 years old. She has a bachelor s degree in electrical engineering. She had cleared the UPSC exam for officers recruitment in CAPFs (Central Armed Police Forces) in her first attempt. She is now based in an ITBP unit in Pithoragarh, Uttarakhand. Soon she will join the Officers Training Academy of ITBP in Dehradun. ITBP has women in combat roles already. But they are present in constable ranks only. Prakriti is the first woman officer in combat role in ITBP.
In 2016, the government permitted the CAPFs to induct women officers in combat roles. ITBP is one of the five CAPFs. About ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police): Formed 1962 Director General R K Pachnanda
ISSF World Cup 2018- Anjum Moudgil Wins Silver Indian shooter Anjum Moudgil clinched a silver medal in the women s 50m Rifle 3 Positions event at the ongoing ISSF World Cup in Guadalajara, Mexico. It was Anjum s first World Cup medal. Former junior world champion China s Ruijiao Pei won the Gold Medal in that event.
This was India s eighth medal in the competition and the first silver. India thus remained on top of the medals tally with eight medals, while China is in second with two gold, two silver, one bronze.
Quick Facts National Rifle Association of India (NRAI) President- Raninder Singh. Mexican peso is the Currency of Mexico. ISSF stands for International Shooting Sports Federation.
Madhya Pradesh Announces Pension For Single Women Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chouhan on International Women's day announced 'Mukhyamantri Mahila Kosh' scheme. Under this scheme, the women who aren't married and are above the age of 50 will be given pension.
Quick Facts: MP Capital- Bhopal Governor- Anandiben Patel.
Veteran Sufi Singer Pyarelal Wadali Passes Away Ustad Pyarelal Wadali, younger brother of Ustad Puran Chand Wadali passed away in Amritsar, Punjab. He was 75. He was one of the singers of popularly known Wadali Brothers'.
Wadali Brothers are famous for their Punjabi Sufi music. The duo began performing at Harballah temple in Jalandhar.
Quiz 1. In which city of Haryana the first cyber police station was inaugurated? a. Faridabad b. Kurukshetra c. Rohtak d. Panipat e. Gurugram
Quiz 1. In which city of Haryana the first cyber police station was inaugurated? a. Faridabad b. Kurukshetra c. Rohtak d. Panipat e. Gurugram
2. Ananthkumar, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, announced the launch of Suvidha, the 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Pad. This pad will be offered for Rs. per pad? a. 2 b. 2.50 c. 4 d. 4.50 e. 5.50
2. Ananthkumar, Union Minister for Chemicals & Fertilizers and Parliamentary Affairs, announced the launch of Suvidha, the 100% Oxo-biodegradable Sanitary Pad. This pad will be offered for Rs. per pad? a. 2 b. 2.50 c. 4 d. 4.50 e. 5.50
3. R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the National E-Mobility Programme in India. EESL will procure electric vehicles in huge numbers. For an electric car, the per kilometre cost is? a. 95 paisa b. 90 paisa c. 85 paisa d. 80 paisa e. 75 paisa
3. R K Singh, Union Minister of State (IC) Power and New & Renewable Energy, launched the National E-Mobility Programme in India. EESL will procure electric vehicles in huge numbers. For an electric car, the per kilometre cost is? a. 95 paisa b. 90 paisa c. 85 paisa d. 80 paisa e. 75 paisa
4. Which Indian city has ranked 16th in the top 20 costliest cities in the world list, as per the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2018? a. Kolkata b. Pune c. Patna d. Haridwar e. Mumbai
4. Which Indian city has ranked 16th in the top 20 costliest cities in the world list, as per the Knight Frank Wealth Report 2018? a. Kolkata b. Pune c. Patna d. Haridwar e. Mumbai
5. RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on which Bank, as the bank failed to comply with RBI s directions on detection and impounding of counterfeit notes? a. PNB bank b. IDBI bank c. HDFC bank d. SBI bank e. Canara bank
5. RBI (Reserve Bank of India) has imposed a penalty of Rs 40 lakh on which Bank, as the bank failed to comply with RBI s directions on detection and impounding of counterfeit notes? a. PNB bank b. IDBI bank c. HDFC bank d. SBI bank e. Canara bank
6. Who was appointed the official ambassador for Britain s Industrial Cadets programme designed to nurture manufacturing skills? a. Sanjeev Gupta b. Nari Gandhi c. Hafeez Pandala d. B V Doshi e. Raj Rewal
6. Who was appointed the official ambassador for Britain s Industrial Cadets programme designed to nurture manufacturing skills? a. Sanjeev Gupta b. Nari Gandhi c. Hafeez Pandala d. B V Doshi e. Raj Rewal
7. Who has become the first woman to be directly inducted as combat officer into the ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)? a. Sukhruthi b. Prakriti c. Sophiya d. Seema e. Priyanka
7. Who has become the first woman to be directly inducted as combat officer into the ITBP (Indo-Tibetan Border Police)? a. Sukhruthi b. Prakriti c. Sophiya d. Seema e. Priyanka
Static Gk Question: EESL (Energy Efficiency Services Limited) functions under which Ministry?
Answer: Ministry of Power
Static Gk Question: YONO (You Only Need One) is an integrated banking platform offered by which bank?
Answer: SBI
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