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INTERNATIONAL World Immunization Week: 24 April- 30 April 2018 World Immunization Week 2018 is celebrated from April 24 to April 30. Immunization is considered to be one of the most cost-effective and successful plans in the health industry. World Immunization Week aims at highlighting the collective effort which is needed to … Read more 01.05.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Nepal to hold BIMSTEC 2018 Nepal’s Prime Minister KP Sharma Oli announced to host the 2018 Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation (BIMSTEC) summit. During his meeting with Prime Minister Narendra Modi, Nepali Prime Minister said Nepal will hold the BIMSTEC summit, while expressing commitment towards building the … Read more 15.05.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · North Korea cancels high-level talks with South Korea North Korea canceled high-level talks with South Korea, scheduled over Seoul’s joint military exercises with the US. Some 100 warplanes of the US and South Korea began the Max Thunder drills. The North’s official KCNA news agency the exercises were a provocation and … Read more 16.05.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · Wimbledon Champions’ Prize Money Hiked By 50,000 According to the Wimbledon officials, the 2018 men’s and women’s singles champions will receive £2.25 million,an increase of £50,000 on last year. Lower-ranked players at Wimbledon will enjoy a greater uplift, with an increase of 10% across qualifying and the first to fourth rounds of … Read more 04.05.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL 26th BASIC Ministerial meeting of Environment Ministers in Durban The 26th BASIC Ministerial Meeting of Environment Ministers was held in Durban, South Africa for co-operation to protect the climate for present and future generations. The BASIC grouping is a bloc of four countries – Brazil, South Africa, India and China – … Read more 23.05.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN 5 sites in Rajasthan among 100 monuments under Adarsh scheme Archaeological Survey of India has declared 100 famous monuments in the country as Adarsh monuments in which five are in Rajasthan. On the demand and suggestions of tourists visiting these sites, ASI has started working on the plan for developing these sites and increasing … Read more 08.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL India 145th among 195 countries in healthcare access, quality: Lancet India ranks 145th among 195 countries in terms of quality and accessibility of healthcare in 2016, behind its neighbours like China, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka and Bhutan, according to a Lancet study. In 2016, India’s healthcare access and quality scored at … Read more 24.05.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · China’s Alibaba Buys Pakistan E-Commerce Firm Daraz Chinese e-commerce giant Alibaba purchased leading Pakistani online retailer‘Daraz’,continuing its overseas expansion by gaining a foothold in the growing South Asian consumer market. China is seeking closer economic ties with Asian neighbors including Pakistan through its Belt and Road initiative, a strategy to increase … Read more 12.05.18 Jammu&Kashmir- KAS Current Affairs
RAJASTHAN Every 3rd Wednesday to be male sterilisation day After the glaringly low male sterilisation rate across the state, the health department has issued guidelines to provide an easy availability and develope public awareness on the issue. The condition of male sterilisation has been pitiable over the last few years. Against the estimated … Read more 05.05.18 (RPSC) Rajasthan Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · California Surpasses UK to Become World’s 5th Largest Economy US state California’s economy surpassed that of the UK to become the world’s fifth largest, according to new federal data released. With a GDP of $2.7 trillion, California is now only behind the US, China, Japan, and Germany. The UK and India are next … Read more 06-07.05.18 Jammu&Kashmir(J&KPSC) Current Affairs