16th February 2018
National
This scheme was extended by the Union Home ministry for another three years to combat illicit trafficking in drugs – Anti-Narcotics scheme.
This place hosted the first Radio Festival of India – New Delhi.
The approval for setting up these many medical colleges across the country was given by the Centre – 25.
This place in Bihar will get a cancer hospital modeled after the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital – Muzaffarpur.
This state has constituted a Revenue Commission headed by retired judge SS Saron – Punjab.
This University hosted the International conference on Agriculture ‘Agricon 2018’ – Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology.
International
Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, who recently resigned belonged to this political party – African National Party.
This power plant of India will supply 300 MW electricity to Bangladesh – NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam.
Name of the Unmanned Russian Cargo Ship launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to International Space Station – Progress MS-08.
The world’s largest glasshouse called ‘Temperate Glasshouse’ housing world’s rarest plant species will re-open at this place - London.
Sports
This state won the Senior Women's National Football Championship for the first time – Tamil Nadu.
The first Indian tennis player to reach the quarter-finals of Chennai Open – Yuki Bhambri.
The number one ODI team in the world as per recently released ICC rankings – India.
Person in News
This person has been appointed as the new President of South Africa – Cyril Rampaphosa.
Former Union Minister and TDP leader passed away at the age of 92 - Bolla Bulli Ramaiah.
General Knowledge
This Nobel Peace laurete founded the African National Party (ANP) – Nelson MandelaIn this year the wrought iron and glass structure ‘Temperate Glasshouse’ designed by esteemed Victorian architect Decimus Burton was opened – 1863.
This place in India houses the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology - Kanpur.
17th February 2018 - current affairs
National
This North-Eastern state of India introduced ‘Yoga Council Bill 2018’ to regulate the practice of Yoga in the state – Assam.
India inked US $100 million loan agreement with this multilateral financial institution for Rajasthan Water Project – New Development Bank (NDB).
Rajasthan Water Project seeks to rehabilitate this 678-km canal in the state in next 6 years – Indira Gandhi Canal system.
This State owned utility bagged order of Rs. 560 CR from NTPC for establishment of flue gas desulphurization system – Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL).
The name of tri-service maritime exercise that started at the Indian western coast – Paschim Leher.
This app of India won the award for enabling convenient services to its citizens at the 6th World Government Summit in Dubai – UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance).
First state to opt out of Ayushman Bharat Scheme is – West Bengal.
International
This place saw the inauguration of World Sustainable Development Summit 2018 – New Delhi.
The theme of World Sustainable Development Summit 2018 is - Partnerships for a Resilient Partner.
Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn-in as the next President of this African country – South Africa.
This South American country intends to declare ‘social emergency’ along the Venezuelan border to tackle influx of people – Brazil.
China will host the 2018 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in June at this place – Qingdao.
Sports
These many medals were won by Indian boxers at Asia test event in Indonesia – 10.
The football of this country remains at the top of the FIFA rankings released recently – Germany.
Person in News
This Pune-born Indian engineer was recently honoured with the Scientific and Engineering Academy Award at the Oscars Scientific and Technical Awards 2018 – Vikas Sathaye.
General Knowledge
In this year the first edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit was held – 2001.
Every year International Yoga Day is observed on – June 2.
Yoga Sutras, the most translated ancient text in the medieval era, was written by – Patanjali.
The starting point of 678-km Indira Gandhi Canal system built during 1958-63 is - Harike Barrage.
BRICS sponsored New Development Bank (NDB) came into force in this year – 2015 (July).
The headquarters and current chairman of New Development Bank (NDB) is – Shanghai and KV Kamath resp.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in this year - 2001.
This scheme was extended by the Union Home ministry for another three years to combat illicit trafficking in drugs – Anti-Narcotics scheme.
This place hosted the first Radio Festival of India – New Delhi.
The approval for setting up these many medical colleges across the country was given by the Centre – 25.
This place in Bihar will get a cancer hospital modeled after the Tata Memorial Cancer Hospital – Muzaffarpur.
This state has constituted a Revenue Commission headed by retired judge SS Saron – Punjab.
This University hosted the International conference on Agriculture ‘Agricon 2018’ – Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology.
International
Jacob Zuma, the president of South Africa, who recently resigned belonged to this political party – African National Party.
This power plant of India will supply 300 MW electricity to Bangladesh – NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam.
Name of the Unmanned Russian Cargo Ship launched from Baikonur Cosmodrome in Kazakhstan to International Space Station – Progress MS-08.
The world’s largest glasshouse called ‘Temperate Glasshouse’ housing world’s rarest plant species will re-open at this place - London.
Sports
This state won the Senior Women's National Football Championship for the first time – Tamil Nadu.
The first Indian tennis player to reach the quarter-finals of Chennai Open – Yuki Bhambri.
The number one ODI team in the world as per recently released ICC rankings – India.
Person in News
This person has been appointed as the new President of South Africa – Cyril Rampaphosa.
Former Union Minister and TDP leader passed away at the age of 92 - Bolla Bulli Ramaiah.
General Knowledge
This Nobel Peace laurete founded the African National Party (ANP) – Nelson MandelaIn this year the wrought iron and glass structure ‘Temperate Glasshouse’ designed by esteemed Victorian architect Decimus Burton was opened – 1863.
This place in India houses the Chandra Shekhar Azad University of Agriculture and Technology - Kanpur.
17th February 2018 - current affairs
National
This North-Eastern state of India introduced ‘Yoga Council Bill 2018’ to regulate the practice of Yoga in the state – Assam.
India inked US $100 million loan agreement with this multilateral financial institution for Rajasthan Water Project – New Development Bank (NDB).
Rajasthan Water Project seeks to rehabilitate this 678-km canal in the state in next 6 years – Indira Gandhi Canal system.
This State owned utility bagged order of Rs. 560 CR from NTPC for establishment of flue gas desulphurization system – Bharat Heavy Electricals (BHEL).
The name of tri-service maritime exercise that started at the Indian western coast – Paschim Leher.
This app of India won the award for enabling convenient services to its citizens at the 6th World Government Summit in Dubai – UMANG (Unified Mobile Application for New-age Governance).
First state to opt out of Ayushman Bharat Scheme is – West Bengal.
International
This place saw the inauguration of World Sustainable Development Summit 2018 – New Delhi.
The theme of World Sustainable Development Summit 2018 is - Partnerships for a Resilient Partner.
Cyril Ramaphosa was sworn-in as the next President of this African country – South Africa.
This South American country intends to declare ‘social emergency’ along the Venezuelan border to tackle influx of people – Brazil.
China will host the 2018 Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) in June at this place – Qingdao.
Sports
These many medals were won by Indian boxers at Asia test event in Indonesia – 10.
The football of this country remains at the top of the FIFA rankings released recently – Germany.
Person in News
This Pune-born Indian engineer was recently honoured with the Scientific and Engineering Academy Award at the Oscars Scientific and Technical Awards 2018 – Vikas Sathaye.
General Knowledge
In this year the first edition of the World Sustainable Development Summit was held – 2001.
Every year International Yoga Day is observed on – June 2.
Yoga Sutras, the most translated ancient text in the medieval era, was written by – Patanjali.
The starting point of 678-km Indira Gandhi Canal system built during 1958-63 is - Harike Barrage.
BRICS sponsored New Development Bank (NDB) came into force in this year – 2015 (July).
The headquarters and current chairman of New Development Bank (NDB) is – Shanghai and KV Kamath resp.
The Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) was founded in this year - 2001.
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