Top News Current Affairs The Wake Up Show 19 March (2018)
Breaking News NITI Aayog releases SATH-E project Rising India Summit held in New Delhi 1st Meeting of Working Group to make India USD 5 Trillion Economy held in New Delhi Maharashtra Government bans use of plastic
Breaking News NSD to host 8th Theatre Olympics in Mumbai Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 5th Nadi Mahotsava at Bandrabhan in Madhya Pradesh Sierra Leone becomes first country to run a blockchain-powered election Philippines withdraws from International Criminal Court (ICC)
Breaking News Xi Jinping re-elected as President, Wang as Vice President of China CISF launches Lost and Found mobile app for lost items at airports FIFA lifts three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international matches KL Rahul named Wisden India Almanack s Cricketer of the Year
NITI Aayog releases SATH-E project NITI Aayog released comprehensive roadmaps and detailed timelines for Sustainable Action for Transforming Human Capital in Education (SATH-E) project.
Overview of SATH-E Project: Forward looking blueprints were released by Amitabh Kant, CEO of NITI Aayog and the Chief Secretaries of the three participating States Jharkhand, Madhya Pradesh and Odisha. The roadmaps contained information about detailed interventions which will be made in the three states between 2018 to 2020 with an aim to become Role Model States in school education.
The interventions in the form of actionoriented programmes will be carried out at the individual, district and State level. These roadmaps have been jointly prepared by NITI Aayog, the three States and the knowledge partners of the SATH Initiatives, Boston Consulting Group (BCG) and Piramal Foundation For Education Leadership (PFEL).
Quick Facts about NITI Aayog: Formed in January 2015 Headquarters New Delhi Ex-Officio Chairman Prime Minister of India
Rising India Summit held in New Delhi The Rising India Summit organized by Network 18 is held in New Delhi.
Rising India Summit: This is the first edition of News18 Rising India Summit. Prime Minister Narendra Modi delivered keynote address at the summit. Paul Krugman, a Nobel Prize-winning economist, is the guest of honour. The summit focuses on strategic affairs, sports, entertainment and defence.
This summit is a conclusion of Rising Series hosted by Network 18 in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar, Rajasthan, Madhya Pradesh, West Bengal, Karnataka, Kerala, etc. About Network 18: President Avinash Kaul Corporate Office Noida, Uttar Pradesh
1 st Meeting of Working Group to make India USD 5 Trillion Economy held in New Delhi 1 st meeting of the Working Group on making India, USD 5 Trillion Economy was held on March 15, 2018 in New Delhi.
Highlights of the meeting: Chaired by: Union Minister of Commerce and Industry, Suresh Prabhu Attended by: representatives from NITI Aayog and other industry bodies including Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) and Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI).
Objective: of Working Group is to chart out a timeline for achieving the goal of making Indian economy a USD 5 trillion economy from the current USD 2.6 trillion economy. Key points discussed at the meeting included need for creating appropriate physical and social infrastructure to accommodate the aspirations of India s millennial population. It was also outlined that Indian industry needs to align itself with Global Value Chains (GVCs) through which, 80 per cent of the global trade is carried out.
Government expenditure, Private Expenditure, Investment and Exports are the four factors which will largely drive India s Gross Domestic Product (GDP) growth. Decision was taken to set up smaller groups to work out the sectoral targets and the roadmap ahead.
Maharashtra Government bans use of plastic Maharashtra Environment Minister Ramdas Kadam announced that state government has decided to ban the use of plastic from March 18, 2018.
Ban on use of plastic in Maharashtra: The ban would apply on production, use, storage, sale, distribution, import and transportation of plastic. It would cover plastic bags, disposable cups and plates, thermocol, non-woven polypropylene bags, plastic pouches
However, use of plastic for covering medicines, forest and horticulture products, solid waste, tree saplings has been exempted from the list. Violation of these norms will be punishable with up to three months of jail term and/or will attract a penalty of Rs 5000-25000. In context of this news, it is important to note that Maharashtra contributes 30 percent of all plastic waste in India.
Quick Facts about Maharashtra: Capital Mumbai Current Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis Current Governor Chennamaneni Vidyasagar Rao Important National Park Sanjay Gandhi National Park
NSD to host 8th Theatre Olympics in Mumbai National School of Drama (NSD) will be hosting the 8 edition of Theatre Olympics in Mumbai from 24 March, 2018 to 7 April, 2018.
More information about 8th Theatre Olympics: Theatre Olympics is the largest international theatre festival and is being held in India for the first time. NSD is hosting the 8 edition of Theatre Olympics in Mumbai in collaboration with Directorate of Cultural Affairs, Maharashtra.
28 plays will be performed and film veterans like Shabana Azmi, Manoj Joshi, Paresh Rawal, Himani Shivpuri, Seema Biswas and Saurabh Shukla will also take part in the event. 8 Theatre Olympics opened in Delhi and will be covering 17 Indian cities with over 25000 artistes performing nearly 450 shows.
Theme : Flag of Friendship. The Jaipur chapter of the Theatre Olympics, 2018, will be organised by NSD under the aegis of Union ministry of Culture in collaboration with the Ravindra Manch Society and Rajasthan State Art and Culture department from 18 March, 2018 to 1 April, 2018. Concept of Theatre Olympics was established in 1993 in Greece, and thereafter it was held in Japan (1999), followed by Russia (2001), Turkey (2006), South Korea (2010), China (2014) and Poland (2016).
Quick Facts about National School of Drama: Established in 1959 Located in New Delhi Current Director Waman Kendre
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 5th Nadi Mahotsava at Bandrabhan in Madhya Pradesh Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Nitin Gadkari inaugurated the 5th Nadi Mahotsava at Bandrabhan in Hoshangabad, Madhya Pradesh.
Nitin Gadkari inaugurates 5th Nadi Mahotsava: Nitin Gadkari said that Nadi Mahotsava will revive rivers, and also enhance the condition of life of people living on river banks. He said that, Nadi Mahotsava was started by late Union Minister Anil Madhav Dave. He urged people to cooperate in preserving of water.
Madhya Pradesh Chief Minister Shivraj Singh Chauhan also addressed the gathering. He spoke on various measures taken by government to preserve water. Some National Parks in Madhya Pradesh: Madhav National Park Ghughua Fossil Park Bandhavgarh National Park Kanha national Park
Sierra Leone becomes first country to run a blockchain-powered election Sierra Leone, a West African country has become the first country in the world to deploy blockchain technology in election process.
Blockchain technology used in Sierra Leone Elections: Sierra Leone attained this distinction by deploying blockchain-based solution to count the votes and provide proof in the recently held Presidential elections. The blockchain based solution used in Sierra Leone s election was developed by a Switzerland based voting technology company, Agora.
Total 16 candidates contested this election, and Agora used a proprietary blockchain distributed ledger to keep track of the votes. Based on this news, it can be inferred that blockchain-based solution that uses a publicly visible ledger for keeping track of elections has potential to complement and eventually replace electronic voting machines.
Quick Facts about Sierra Leone: Capital Freetown Currency Leone Neighbouring Countries Guinea, Liberia
Philippines withdraws from International Criminal Court (ICC) Philippines informed the UN Secretary- General its withdrawal from the International Criminal Court (ICC).
Philippines withdraws from International Criminal Court: Teodoro Locsin, permanent representative of Philippines to the UN, submitted a letter stating Philippines withdrawal from ICC to UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres. The letter stated that, Philippines was withdrawing from the Rome Statute. The Rome Statute set up the ICC in 1998.
Philippines President Rodrigo Duterte stated that, Philippines withdraws from ICC due to baseless and outrageous attacks by ICC against him and his administration. ICC had attempted to investigate Rodrigo Duterte on his anti-drugs campaign earlier
The ICC asked Philippines to reconsider its decision. As per Article 127 of the Rome Statute, a state party s withdrawal from the treaty will take effect only after a year after the written notification is received by the UN Secretary- General. About International Criminal Court (ICC): Seat The Hague, Netherlands President Judge Chile Eboe-Osuji
Xi Jinping re-elected as President, Wang as Vice President of China On 17 March 2018, Xi Jinping was reappointed as president and Wang Qishan as vice president of China.
Xi Jinping re-elected as President, Wang as Vice President of China: The National People s Congress has appointed Xi Jinping as China s president and Wang Qishan as vice president. The National People s Congress recently removed the two-term limit for Chinese President. Hence Xi Jinping can serve as President without any term limit.
CISF launches Lost and Found mobile app for lost items at airports CISF (Central Industrial Security Force) has introduced Lost and Found, a mobile app using which travellers can lodge complaints to recover items they lost or forgot at airports.
Lost and Found: Available at: The Lost and Found app can be downloaded from the website of Information and Technology Ministry. Advantage: Passengers can directly register complaints and check status of their complaint instantly for airports under the coverage of CISF. Also, users can request technical consultancy offered by CISF using the mobile app.
About CISF (Central Industrial Security Force): Director General O.P. Singh Headquarters New Delhi
FIFA lifts three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international matches FIFA lifted its three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international football matches, allowing Arbil, Basra and Karbala cities to host official matches.
FIFA lifts three-decade ban on Iraq hosting international matches: Iraq will host a friendly tournament between Qatar and Syria on 21 March 2018 in Basra. FIFA President Gianni Infantino said that, FIFA has allowed Iraq to host international matches but organisers of the championship should take the final decision.
FIFA said that, still it cannot allow matches to be held in Baghdad, capital of Iraq. But Gianni Infantino assured that application for hosting matches in Baghdad will be studied. About FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association): President Gianni Infantino Headquarters Zurich, Switzerland
KL Rahul named Wisden India Almanack s Cricketer of the Year KL Rahul has been named the Cricketer of the Year in the 6 edition of Wisden India Almanack that has been released recently.
KL Rahul Cricketer of the Year : The Almanack honured India s women cricketers. It featured their World Cup celebration as cover picture. Deepti Sharma, Indian woman cricketer, is one of the Cricketers of the Year. Another Indian woman cricketer Shantha Rangaswamy has been inducted into the Wisden India Hall of Fame
Priyank Panchal, Hasan Ali and Tamim Iqbal have also been named Cricketers of the Year. More than 900 pages of essays, commentary, statistics, portraits and images have been included in the Wisden India Almanack
About Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports: Minister of State (Independent Charge) Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore Headquarters New Delhi
Keep Calm and lets play QUIZ...!! All The Best
Current Affairs Quiz 1. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has launched a mobile app Lost and Found for lost items at airports across India. The CISF is directly under which Union Ministry? a. Ministry of Corporate Affairs b. Ministry of Defence c. Ministry of Home Affairs d. Ministry of Urban Development
Current Affairs Quiz 1. The Central Industrial Security Force (CISF) has launched a mobile app Lost and Found for lost items at airports across India. The CISF is directly under which Union Ministry? a. Ministry of Corporate Affairs b. Ministry of Defence c. Ministry of Home Affairs d. Ministry of Urban Development
Current Affairs Quiz 2. The 5th edition of Nadi Mahotsava has started in which district of Madhya Pradesh? a. Hoshangabad b. Dhar c. Bhopal d. Anuppur
Current Affairs Quiz 2. The 5th edition of Nadi Mahotsava has started in which district of Madhya Pradesh? a. Hoshangabad b. Dhar c. Bhopal d. Anuppur
Current Affairs Quiz 3. Who has been named as the Cricketer of the Year in the 6th edition of Wisden India Almanack 2018? a. Suresh Raina b. MS Dhoni c. Virat Kohli d. KL Rahul
Current Affairs Quiz 3. Who has been named as the Cricketer of the Year in the 6th edition of Wisden India Almanack 2018? a. Suresh Raina b. MS Dhoni c. Virat Kohli d. KL Rahul
Current Affairs Quiz 4. The Rising India Summit held in? a. Maharashtra b. New Delhi c. Meghalaya d. Chennai
Current Affairs Quiz 4. The Rising India Summit held in? a. Maharashtra b. New Delhi c. Meghalaya d. Chennai
Current Affairs Quiz 5. Which state Government banned use of plastic? a. Meghalaya b. Maharashtra c. Delhi d. Assam
Current Affairs Quiz 5. Which state Government banned use of plastic? a. Meghalaya b. Maharashtra c. Delhi d. Assam
Current Affairs Quiz 6. NSD to host 8th Theatre Olympics in Mumbai, what is the theme for the Olympics? a. Sarang - Love and Humanity b. Beyond Borders c. Flag of Friendship d. Theatre for the people
Current Affairs Quiz 6. NSD to host 8th Theatre Olympics in Mumbai, what is the theme for the Olympics? a. Sarang - Love and Humanity b. Beyond Borders c. Flag of Friendship d. Theatre for the people
Current Affairs Quiz 7. Who has been elected as a Vice President of China? a. Xi Jinping b. Li Keqiang c. Jiang Zemin d. Wang Qishan
Current Affairs Quiz 7. Who has been elected as a Vice President of China? a. Xi Jinping b. Li Keqiang c. Jiang Zemin d. Wang Qishan
Static Gk Where is the headquarter of NITI Aayog?
Answer New Delhi
Static Gk Where is Sanjay Gandhi National Park?
Answer Maharashtra
Static Gk Where is Bandhavgarh National Park?
Answer Madhya Pradesh
Static Gk Where is the headquarter of FIFA (Fédération Internationale de Football Association?
Answer Zurich, Switzerland
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