Current Affairs For SSC CGL 2018
As we have analysed the exam analysis of SSC CGL & SSC CPO exams, there were 4-5 questions from current affairs. So, for those students who still have to appear for exam can prepare from these current affairs. Railway Exam is also nearby and the foremost opportunity. It is a well known fact that General Awareness is an undeniable section in Govt Exams these days. And Current Affair based questions are something to pay heed on and uphold a major significance which can play a vital role to perform consummately and make headway in the final merit of Exam. Other than that current affairs is a must to do task for other government exams as well.
➤ Gujarat Government Launches ‘Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy’
i. The Gujarat government unveiled its ‘Reuse of Treated Waste Water Policy’ which aims to reduce the state’s dependence on freshwater sources like the Narmada river.
ii. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel launched the policy at a function held in Gandhinagar. The policy will promote the use of treated wastewater and will see the setting up of sewage treatment plants (STP) in all major towns and cities of Gujarat.
ii. Chief Minister Vijay Rupani and Deputy Chief Minister Nitin Patel launched the policy at a function held in Gandhinagar. The policy will promote the use of treated wastewater and will see the setting up of sewage treatment plants (STP) in all major towns and cities of Gujarat.
➤ PM Modi 3-Nation Visit: India & Indonesia Sign 15 MoUs
i. On the first leg of 3-Nation visit, PM Modi has visited Indonesia. India and Indonesia signed 15 MoUs in the fields of defence, scientific and technological cooperation, railways and health, among others.
ii. PM Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo in a joint statement also agreed to develop further cooperation in maritime sector for “immense stability” in the region.
ii. PM Modi and Indonesian President Joko Widodo in a joint statement also agreed to develop further cooperation in maritime sector for “immense stability” in the region.
➤ Microsoft Is Now Third Most Valuable Firm Globally
i. Software giant Microsoft has surpassed Google’s parent company Alphabet in market capitalisation for the first time in three years. Microsoft has now become the third most valuable firm globally after Apple and Amazon.
ii. Microsoft had a market cap of $753 billion at the close of trading, almost $14 billion ahead of Alphabet. While Apple leads with a market cap of nearly $924 billion, Amazon is at a distant second, with nearly $783 billion.
➤ Vikas Gowda, India’s Only Discus Throw Gold Medallist at Commonwealth, Retires
i. Top Indian discus thrower Vikas Gowda retired after competing at the highest level for more than 15 years, during which he became the first and only Indian male to win Commonwealth Games medal in the discipline.
ii. His retirement was announced by the Athletics Federation of India. Gowda holds the national record of 66.28m (achieved in 2012).
ii. His retirement was announced by the Athletics Federation of India. Gowda holds the national record of 66.28m (achieved in 2012).
➤ India and World Bank Signs $500 Million Additional Financing for PMGSY
i. The Government of India and the World Bank signed a $500 million loan agreement to provide additional financing for the Pradhan Mantri Gram Sadak Yojana (PMGSY) Rural Roads Project, implemented by Ministry of Rural Development, Govt. of India, which will build 7,000 km of climate resilient roads, out of which 3,500 km will be constructed using green technologies.
ii. The $500 million loan, from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), has a 3-year grace period, and a maturity of 10 years.
ii. The $500 million loan, from the International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IBRD), has a 3-year grace period, and a maturity of 10 years.
➤ World’s Largest International Maritime Exercise RIMPAC
i. As many as 26 countries, including India, will participate in the biennial Rim of the Pacific, RIMPAC military exercise, in and around the Hawaiian Islands and Southern California. The announcement was made by the Pentagon.
ii. It is the world’s largest international maritime exercise. The countries participating in the exercise include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom among others.
ii. It is the world’s largest international maritime exercise. The countries participating in the exercise include Australia, Canada, France, Germany, Indonesia, Japan, South Korea and the United Kingdom among others.
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