April 2019

INTERNATIONAL   UAE adopts National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031   The UAE Cabinet has adopted the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031.   Its aims at positioning the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031 and to develop an integrated system that employs artificial intelligence in vital areas in the country.   The … Read more 24.04.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN Rajasthan: 31% candidates are below 40 years of age   In the first phase of parliamentary elections in Rajasthan, only 31% of the 115 candidates in the fray are below 40 years of age.   Out 115 candidates in the fray for the 13 seats in the first phase of elections, only 36 are 40 or blow years … Read more 12.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL China successfully launches second generation data relay satellite   China has successfully launched the first of its new-generation data relay satellites into orbit that will provide data relay, measurement and control services for its manned spacecraft.   The Tianlian II-01 satellite was launched by a Long March-3B carrier rocket from the Xichang Satellite Launch … Read more 02.04.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL BSE, India INX become first Indian exchanges to sign MoU with Moscow Exchange   BSE and India International Exchange (India INX) have signed a memorandum of understanding with Moscow Exchange (MOEX).   The MoU has been signed to connect investor community and companies in both countries besides allowing a capital formation platform.   BSE … Read more 06.04.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL UNDPs 2019 HDR to focus on inequality   United Nations Development Programme (UNDP)is to publish the Human Development Report (HDR) 2019 with its focus on The report would be released around the last quarter of the year.  HDR 2019 will provide a comprehensive picture of the many forms of inequality that are shaping the 21st century. The report will use a … Read more 03.04.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   IMF scales down India’s growth projection for current fiscal to 7.3%   The International Monetary Fund (IMF) has moderately scaled down India’s economic growth projection to 7.3 per cent for the current financial year from its earlier forecast of 7.4 per cent.   Despite this, the country will remain the fastest-growing large economy … Read more 10.04.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL India to partner with Japan and UAE to set up two projects in Africa   India will build a cancer hospital in Kenya in collaboration with Japan. Also, India will partner with the UAE to set up an ICT centre(Information and Communications Technology center) in Through this partnership, India has undertaken many projects like the ambitious Pan African e-networkproject on tele-education and tele-medicine … Read more 14-15.04.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPSC) Current Affairs

RAJASTHAN 316 fodder depots opened in western Rajasthan   Western Rajasthan is facing severe drought due to insufficient rains for last two years.   The state government has started 316 fodder depots in Barmer and Jaisalmer districts to save the cattle in the region. The depots have been opened in 206 gram panchayats of Barmer and 110 gram panchayats of … Read more 16.04.19 (RPSC) Rajasthan Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL Singapore Changi airport got world’s tallest 131-ft indoor waterfall   The world’s tallest indoor waterfall, 131-foot-tall, opened for the general public at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. The waterfall is housed inside a dome-shaped complex which has gardens growing over four storeys, more than 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and a movie theatre. The structure … Read more 25.04.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPSC) Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL International Dance Day: 29 April 2019   International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO.   The event takes place every year on 29th April, the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre … Read more 28-29.04.19 Jammu and Kashmir (JKPSC) Current Affairs