April 2019

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. … Read more 30.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) 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 … Read more 28-29.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) 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 … Read more 27.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) 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 … Read more 26.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) 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 … Read more 25.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) 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 … Read more 24.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) 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 … Read more 23.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Uttar Pradesh Geography : Rivers of Uttar Pradesh – 1   Ganga– Ganga is formed by 6 headstreams and 5 of their confluences. Bhagirathi is considered as source of river ganga which rises at the foot of gangotri glacier at gamukh at an elevation of 3892 mts, though there are many small … Read more 21-22.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Properties in Ghaziabad to have geo-tags from July   Properties in Ghaziabad will soon be geo-tagged and all information related to them will be available online. The Ghaziabad Development Authority has shared details of around 1.5 lakh properties with the Lucknow-based Remote Sensing Applications Centre (RSAC), which, in turn, has collaborated with the National … Read more 20.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs

UTTAR PRADESH   Uttar Pradesh History : Rulers of Gurjara Pratiharas   The Gwalior inscription 7th century. He was the most famous king of the Gurjara Pratiharas dynasty.   Nagabhatta-I was the real founder of the fame of family. He defeated the Muslim forces from the Arabs.   During A.D. 775-800, Vatsaraja followed an aggressive … Read more 19.04.19 Uttar Pradesh (UPPCS) Current Affairs