April 2019

30.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL Economist Intelligence Unit set to bring down Indias growth outlook for 2019-20   Both Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Reserve Bank of India (RBI)earlier this month cut their 2019-20 growth projection for India to 7.2 per cent from 7.4 per cent earlier, blaming rising risks to global economic growth as well as weakening domestic investment activity. In India, growth is projected to pick up to 7.3 per cent in 2019 (2019-20) and 7.5 per cent in 2020, the International Monetary Fund (IMF) said in its World Economic Outlook report which is a downward revision in its India growth forecasts of 20 ... Read more

28-29.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL • International Dance Day: 29 April 2019  International Dance Day is a global celebration of dance, created by the Dance Committee of the International Theatre Institute (ITI), the main partner for the performing arts of UNESCO.  The event takes place every year on 29th April, the anniversary of the birth of Jean-Georges Noverre (1727–1810), the creator of modern ballet.  Every year a message from an outstanding choreographer or dancer is circulated throughout the world.  This year message has been created by Karima MANSOUR of Egypt, who is a Dancer, Choreographer & Educator • Qatar to ... Read more

27.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL World Veterinary Day 2019 is observed on 28th April   The World Veterinary Day 2019is observed on 28th April. It is an opportunity to celebrate the contributions of veterinarians to the health of animals and society. The theme for the day is the Value of Vaccination. The day is initiated by the World Veterinary Association. The World Veterinary Association (WVA)will co-host the 2019 World Veterinary Day Award with HealthforAnimals, the global animal medicines association. The value of the award has been increased to $2500. WVA and HealthforAnimals believe it is essential for the global veterinary profession to educate the public, particularly animal owners and producers, about the ... Read more

26.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL World Intellectual Property Day: 26 April   World Intellectual Property Day observed across the globe on 26 April.   Intellectual property refers to creations of the mind, inventions, literary and artistic works, and symbols, names and images used in commercial activities.   The day is observed across the world to spread awareness about the role that intellectual property rights like patents, trademarks, industrial designs and copyright play in encouraging innovation and creativity.   The theme of World Intellectual Property Day 2019 is ‘Reach for Gold: IP and Sports’.   India ranks 19th in Index of Cancer Preparedness   The ... Read more

25.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL Singapore Changi airport got world’s tallest 131-ft indoor waterfall   The world’s tallest indoor waterfall, 131-foot-tall, opened for the general public at Singapore’s Jewel Changi Airport. The waterfall is housed inside a dome-shaped complex which has gardens growing over four storeys, more than 280 retail and food outlets, a hotel and a movie theatre. The structure also has a botanical garden with 120 species of plants.     Indonesia releases special stamp on the theme of Ramayana   Indonesia has released a special commemorative stamp on the theme of Ramayana to mark the 70th anniversary of the establishment of its diplomatic ... Read more

24.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   UAE adopts National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031   The UAE Cabinet has adopted the National Artificial Intelligence Strategy 2031.   Its aims at positioning the UAE as a global leader in artificial intelligence by 2031 and to develop an integrated system that employs artificial intelligence in vital areas in the country.   The strategy includes eight objectives and a number of initiatives, aimed at employing artificial intelligence in vital areas such as education, government services and the community wellbeing.     Book on Jallianwala Bagh poem ‘Khooni Vaisakhi’ released in UAE   A book containing English translation of ... Read more

22.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

INTERNATIONAL   Saudi Arabia to host G20 Summit in 2020, first in Arab world   Saudi Arabiawill host the annual G20 leaders’ summit on November 21-22, 2020, in its capital Riyadh. This will be the first G20 Summit to be hosted in the Arab  Japan will host this year’s G20 summit in Osaka, which will be held June 28-29, as well as ministerial meetings in eight cities. In 2018, the conference was held in Buenos Aries, Argentina and focused on the global economy, the future of labour markets and gender equality.   Group of Twenty (G20) is an international forum for the governments and central bank governors from 19 countriesand the European ... Read more

21-22.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Madhya Pradesh History : MP At time of Independence   After achieving freedom, in the year 1948, 25 states of Madhya Bharat region including Gwalior signed an agreement at Delhi.   As a result Pandit Jawahar Lai Nehru inaugurated the state Madhya Bharat on 28 May 1948.   The Indore state of Holkar Kingdom became merged in Madhya Bharat after inaugural of state of Madhya Bharat.   In the way, 35 smaller states of Rewa – Baghelkhand and Bundelkhand were merged to constitute state of Vindhya Pradesh in year 1948 itself.   Bhopal state was organised by ... Read more

20.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

MADHYA PRADESH   Madhya Pradesh History : Nagpur, Satara, Jhanshi Annex by British   In December, 1853 Raghuji III, the Raja of Nagpur died and his State was annexed to the British dominion.   This was followed by the annexation of Satara, Jhansi and several other States. These acts aroused public disgust and hatred against the British government.   In the year 1854 the area of Bundelkhand and Baghelkhand were added to the province of Malwa. They now became a part of extensive Central India Agency, and were put in the charge of an Agent to the Governor-General.   Raja ... Read more

19.04.19 Madhya Pradesh (MPPCS) Daily Current Affairs

  MADHYA PRADESH   Madhya Pradesh History : Revolt in Sagar Narmada territory   In 1820 this entire land, designated as the Sagar Narmada territory, was placed under an Agent to the Governor-General.   In 1842 there was an upsurge in the Sagar-Narmada territory against the British tyranny.   Jawahar Singh Bundela of Chandrapur and Madhukar Shah of Narhat were the leaders of the revolt.   They were joined by the Gond Raja Dilhan Shah of Madanpur, Raja Hirde Shah of Hirapur and several other chiefs, including those of Narsinghpur.   The British forces tried utmost to curb the Bundela ... Read more