National
News
1. NITI
Aayog Released Paper On ‘National Health Stack’
i. The central government think tank NITI Aayog has
unveiled the blueprint of 'National Health Stack' (NHS), a
shared digital healthcare infrastructure. The blueprint is in line with the
implementation of the Centre’s flagship scheme Ayushman Bharat and
other public healthcare programmes in the country.
ii. According to a consultation paper titled ‘National Health Stack Strategy an Approach’, the National Health Stack will facilitate the collection of comprehensive healthcare data across the country.
ii. According to a consultation paper titled ‘National Health Stack Strategy an Approach’, the National Health Stack will facilitate the collection of comprehensive healthcare data across the country.
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NITI- National Institution for
Transforming India.
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NITI
Aayog Vice-Chairman- Rajiv
Kumar, CEO- Amitabh Kant.
2. Indian
Railways Introduces 1st Double Stack Dwarf Container Service
i. Under the guidance of Piyush Goyal, Minister of Finance,
Corporate Affairs, Railways and Coal, in order to capture the lost
traffic through the new delivery model for domestic cargo, Indian
Railways has introduced Double Stack Dwarf Container Services.
ii. This train was booked from the Reliance Rail Siding at Kanalus to Rewari in the state of Haryana. Due to this Double Stacked Dwarf Container service, Indian Railways has received increased revenue of Rs. 18.50 lakhs.
ii. This train was booked from the Reliance Rail Siding at Kanalus to Rewari in the state of Haryana. Due to this Double Stacked Dwarf Container service, Indian Railways has received increased revenue of Rs. 18.50 lakhs.
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John Mathai
was the first Railways Minister of Independent India.
3. Six Universities Granted ‘Institute of Eminence’
Status
i. The Union Government has granted the Institutions
of Eminence (IoEs) status to six institutions including 3 from
Public Sector and 3 from Private Sector.
ii. The decision was taken on the basis of the recommendations given by an Empowered Expert Committee (EEC).
Three Public Universities granted the Institutions of Eminence (IoEs) status:
ii. The decision was taken on the basis of the recommendations given by an Empowered Expert Committee (EEC).
Three Public Universities granted the Institutions of Eminence (IoEs) status:
1. Indian
Institute of Technology (IIT)-Bombay,
2.
IIT-Delhi,
3. IISc
Bangalore.
Three Private
Universities granted the Institutions of Eminence (IoEs) status:
1. Jio
Institute by Reliance Foundation,
2. BITS
Pilani,
3. Manipal
Academy of Higher Education.
4. India,
South Korea Ink 11 MoUs: Complete List
i. India and South Korea signed 11 Memorandum of
Understandings (MOUs) during South Korean President Moon Jae-in's
visit to India. \
ii. The 11 MoUs signed between the two countries are:
1. Upgraded Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed to facilitate ongoing negotiations on upgrading the India-RoK (Republic of Korea) CEPA by identifying key areas for trade liberalization (including shrimp, molluscs and processed fish).
ii. The 11 MoUs signed between the two countries are:
1. Upgraded Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) was signed to facilitate ongoing negotiations on upgrading the India-RoK (Republic of Korea) CEPA by identifying key areas for trade liberalization (including shrimp, molluscs and processed fish).
5. India & South Korea Signed 5 MoUs In Field Of Science and
Technology
i. India and South Korea have signed five MoUs in the
field of Science and Technology in New Delhi. Science and
Technology Minister, Dr Harsh Vardhan and his South Korean
counterpart You Young Min signed three MoUs which are Programme of
Cooperation 2018-21, Establishment of Future Strategy Group and Cooperation
in Bio-technology and Bio-economy.
ii. Two other MoUs were signed between Council of Scientific and Industrial Researchand South Korean National Research Council for Science and Technology and IIT Mumbai and Korea Institute of Science and Technology, to further accelerate future-oriented cooperation.
ii. Two other MoUs were signed between Council of Scientific and Industrial Researchand South Korean National Research Council for Science and Technology and IIT Mumbai and Korea Institute of Science and Technology, to further accelerate future-oriented cooperation.
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South
Korea Capital- Seoul, Currency- South
Korean won.
6. International Round Table Conference on Data for New India Held in New Delhi
i. The Ministry of Statistics & Programme Implementation
(MoSPI) has
organised a two-day International Round Table Conference on 'Data
for New India' in New Delhi. Such a
Conference was organized in India for the first time.
ii. The objective of the Round Table Conference was to identify innovative ideas for improving the statistical system in India, taking cue from the best practices followed in advanced countries like Canada, UK and Australia. The Conference was inaugurated by D.V. Sadananda Gowda, Union Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
ii. The objective of the Round Table Conference was to identify innovative ideas for improving the statistical system in India, taking cue from the best practices followed in advanced countries like Canada, UK and Australia. The Conference was inaugurated by D.V. Sadananda Gowda, Union Minister of Statistics & Programme Implementation.
International
News
7. World's
Oldest Colours Discovered
i. Scientists have discovered the world's oldest colours. 1.1
billion-year-old bright pink pigments, extracted from rocks
deep beneath the Sahara desert in Africa, have finally been
traced.
ii. The team from the Australian National University (ANU) discovered the oldest colours in the geological record.
ii. The team from the Australian National University (ANU) discovered the oldest colours in the geological record.
Banking/Business News
8. Asian
Development Bank Approves 503 million USD Project For Bihar
i.
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has
approved 503-million US Dollar lining project of the Son canal in
Shahabad-Bhojpur region of Bihar which would benefit the agriculture
sector immensely in the region.
ii. Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh held a meeting with the officials from the ADB and the finance ministry to review the progress of lining project of the Son canal.
ii. Power and New & Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh held a meeting with the officials from the ADB and the finance ministry to review the progress of lining project of the Son canal.
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Dena Bank PO Exam 2018-
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The Asian Development Bank is a regional
development Bank established in 1966.
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Headquarters of ADB is in Manila, Philippines.
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Takehiko Nakao is Present President of the Asian Development Bank.
9.
Telecom Department Clears Vodafone-Idea Merger With Riders
i. The
telecom ministry approved the merger of Vodafone India and Idea Cellular Ltd. that will create the country’s largest mobile
services operator. The Department of Telecom has cleared the
Vodafone-Idea merger, but both companies will have to meet conditions for final
approval.
ii. The combined operations of Idea and Vodafone will create the country’s largest telecom operator worth over $23 billion. Vodafone will own 45.1% stake in the combined entity, while Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Group and Idea shareholders would have 26% and 28.9%, respectively.
ii. The combined operations of Idea and Vodafone will create the country’s largest telecom operator worth over $23 billion. Vodafone will own 45.1% stake in the combined entity, while Kumar Mangalam Birla-led Aditya Birla Group and Idea shareholders would have 26% and 28.9%, respectively.
Static/Current Takeaways Important for
SBI PO/Clerk Exam 2018-
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Mr Manoj Sinha is the Minister of State (I/C) of the
Ministry of Communications.
Appointments
10. Prof. Sandeep Sancheti Takes Charge
As President Of AIU
Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, |
i.
Dr. Sandeep Sancheti, Vice Chancellor of
SRM Institute of Science and Technology (SRMIST) has assumed charge as the 97th
President of the Association of Indian Universities (AIU), New Delhi.
ii. The AIU has currently more than 720 members represented by Vice Chancellors. The AIU facilitates coordination and mutual consultation among Universities as well as acting as a liaison with Central and State governments.
ii. The AIU has currently more than 720 members represented by Vice Chancellors. The AIU facilitates coordination and mutual consultation among Universities as well as acting as a liaison with Central and State governments.
Static/Current Takeaways Important for
SBI PO/Clerk Exam 2018-
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Association of Indian Universities was founded in
1925 and initially known as the Inter-University Board of India.
11.
Jeremy Hunt Appointed New UK Foreign Secretary
i.
British Prime Minister Theresa May appointed Jeremy
Hunt as Foreign Secretary.
ii. This appointment has come after Boris Johnson resigned from the post in protest at the government's Brexit plan.
ii. This appointment has come after Boris Johnson resigned from the post in protest at the government's Brexit plan.