10-Day Taj Mahotsav Began –
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The 10 Day long Taj Mahotsav began on
18 February 2019 with the theme ‘Parampara’.
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It was inaugurated at Shilpgram by
the governor of U.P Ram Naik.
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Popular playback singers including
Usha Uthpu and Kumar Sanu will also be performed during this cultural carnival.
RBI release a warning –
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RBI has release a warning regarding
an App called AnyDesk.
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You should not download this app
through social media or any other channel, doing so empty your bank account
within minutes.
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RBI alerted bank about potential
fraudulent transactions on the unified payments interface (UPI) platform.
Drainage cleaning Robots introduced
in Chennai –
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A Drainage cleaning Robot has been
introduced for the first time in Chennai as part of efforts to get rid of
manual scavenging.
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The Robot named Bandicoot was
introduced at cost of 18 lakh Rs. And was inaugurated by Tamil Nadu Minister
Kadambur Raju.
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Drainage cleaning can be detected by
viewing the blockages on the screen.
Himachal Pradesh assembly passed bill
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The Himachal Pradesh assembly passed
a bill to make Sanskrit the second official language of the State.
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The Himachal Pradesh official
language Bill, 2019 (Amendment) was introduced by Irrigation and Public Health
Minister Mahender Singh Thakur.
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It was passed without any discussion.
Book dedicated to Swami Pragyanandji
launched –
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A book dedicated to Late eminent
Vedanti Swami Pragyanandji was launched by Governor of West Bengal H.E Khesari
Nath Tripathi .
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The Book is written by famous
Industrialist and Philanthropist Mr.Dinesh Shahra.
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It is primarily aimed at offering
saintly wisdom and guidance to lead a content and happy life.
Conference on Pharma Education –
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The 4th edition of India’s
biggest Global Conference on Pharmaceuticals and Medical Devices will be
inaugurated in Bengaluru on 18 Feb 2019.
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The theme of ‘India Pharm 2019’ is ‘Enabling
Quality Affordable Healthcare and that of ‘India Medical Device 2019’ is ‘Accelerating
Growth to Achieve Universal Healthcare’.
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The event was organised by the
department of Pharmaceuticals (DoP) and FICCI.
International Vision Zero Conference
held –
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A 3 Day Conference on the Vision Zero
and its relevance to occupational safety and Health is being held from 18-20
feb, 19 in Mumbai.
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The Conference is being organised by
Directorate General Factory Advice and Labour Institutes (DGFASLI).
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The visions ids based on principles
of Controlling risks, Ensuring Safety and Health in Machines, Equipment and
Workplaces and Skill Upgradation of Workforce.
Nitin Gadkari launched a portal –
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Shri Nitin Gadkari launched PCS1x at
the Regional Maritime Safety Conference in Mumbai on 19 Feb 2019.
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PCS1x is an upgrade version of the
e-commerce portal Port Community System.
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It has been developed in record time
by the Indian Port Associations.
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The platform allows improvement in
payment cycle, transparency of transaction cycles, detailed tracking of vessels
and berthing schedules.
Antbot: The First Walking Robot –
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Antbot is the First Walking Robot to
gave navigational capabilities without GPS or mapping.
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It has been designed by Centre for
Scientific Research (CNRS) and Aix-Marsillie University researchers at ISM.
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It is designed on lines similar to
desert ants who use polarised lights and UV radiation to navigate.
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It consists of an optical compass
which determines its movements.
3 initiatives on Women Safety –
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The Ministry of Women and Child
Development had conceptualised 3 Initiatives to promote the safety of women in
their living, working and public spaces.
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These were launched jointly by the
Home Minister, Shri Rajnath Singh and WCD Minister, Smt Maneka Sanjay Gandhi in
New Delhi on 18 Feb 2019.
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These 3 include Panic Button, SCIM
portal, and DNA Analysis Facilities in States.
Performance Analysis is Key for Exam
Preparation –
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When preparing for Govt Exam, only
studying the books and practising questions can be of less use.
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Taking Online Mocktest that provide
with the best Analysis is crucial.
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Testbook provides with personalised
analysis of your strong and weak areas, your AIR compared to the Aspirants, you
can start with targeted preparation.
India and Morocco singed 4 MoUs –
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India and Morocco signed 4 MoUs in
Rabat on 18 Feb 2019.
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The MoUs include setting up of Joint
Working Group on Counter Terrorism and Cooperation in Housing and Human
Settlement.
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Both countries have agreed to set up
a Joint Working Group on Counter Terrorism to develop a comprehensive approach to
combat the menace.
Number 112 launched for Women Safety –
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Home Minister Rajnath Singh launched
the Emergency Response Support System, ERSS, for women’s safety in 16 states
and Union territories.
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Persons in distress can dial a
pan-India number: 112.
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The Home Minister also launched 2
portals – Investigation Tracking System for Sexual Offences and Safe City
Implementation Monitoring Portal.
RBI to pay Rs.28,000 cr as Interim
Dividend –
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The Reserve Bank will pay an Interim
dividend of Rs. 28,000 crore to the government.
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This is the second successive year
when the RBI will be transferring an interim surplus.
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RBI had given Rs. 30,663 crore as
dividend to the government in 2017-18.
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The central government transfers its
surplus amount to the government, under section 47 of the RBI Act, 1934.
Cyber Crime Fighting Facility
inaugurated –
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Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh
inaugurated a state-of-the-art national cyber forensic lab (NCFL) and the delhi
policies cybercrime unit ‘CyPAD’ on 18 Feb 2019.
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With this Initiative, Law enforcers
will be able to proactively address cyber threats.
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Both the cyber crime fighting units
are based in a complex at Dwarka, Sector 16C.
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