Current Affairs

Current Affairs 

1)  World Radio Day- 13 February

◆World Radio Day is observed annually on 13 February. The theme for WRD 2018 is "Radio and Sports". The Day is organised globally by the UNESCO.

 ◆The objectives of the Day is mainly to raise greater awareness among the public and the media of the importance of radio and to encourage decision makers to establish and provide access to information through radio.

2)  12th International Conference On CSR Held In Bengaluru

◆The Institute Of Directors organised it’s 12th International Conference on Corporate Social Responsibility in Bengaluru, Karnataka.

 ◆In the conference, the Prestigious Golden Peacock Award 2017 were presented. The leadership award for philanthropy and social change was presented to Mr. Vineet Nayar, Founder Chairman, Sampark Foundation.

3)  World's Tallest Hotel 'Gevora' Opens In Dubai

◆The Gevora Hotel in Dubai, developed by the Al Attar Group has now become the “world’s tallest hotel”. It stands 356 metres and 53 centimetres tall.

 ◆It is one metre taller than the previous holder of the title, the JW Marriott Marquis, in the same city. The title has been confirmed by Guinness Book of World Records.

4)  World's 1st Autonomous Pods Unveiled In Dubai

◆Dubai’s Roads and Transport Authority (RTA) launched the first tests of the world’s first autonomous pods at the World Government Summit. The autonomous pods are launched in cooperation with Next Future Transportation (US-Based) and are designed to travel short and medium distances in dedicated lanes.

◆They can be coupled together in as little 15 seconds or detached depending on the riders’ destination in five seconds. Each pod is fitted with cameras and electromechanical technologies to carry out the coupling and detaching, which can be activated while the pod is in motion.

5)  R.K. Singh Inaugurates International Conference ‘Indian Power Stations 2018’ In New Delhi


◆Union Minister of State (IC) for Power and New and Renewable Energy, Shri R.K. Singh inaugurated the ‘Indian Power Stations 2018’ in New Delhi. It is the three-day International Conference on Operations and Maintenance.

◆The Minister exhorted the NTPC to become India’s power sector multinational by setting up power plants in other Nations and become world’s largest power producer. The Minister stated that neighbouring countries like Sri Lanka, Myanmar, Nepal and Bangladesh are viable markets for export of power, where per unit cost of electricity is very high.

6)  Kishan Gangolli Wins 13th Edition Of National Chess Championship For Blind

◆Defending champion Karnataka’s Kishan Gangolli won the 13th edition of the National ‘A’ Chess Championship for the blind in Mumbai. The championship was organised by All India Chess Federation for the Blind (AICFB).

◆At the end of the 13th round, Asian Championship winner, Gangolli became the champion for the fifth consecutive time with 10.5 points. Gujarat’s Ashvin Makwana stood second with 9.5 points, Soundarya Kumar Pradhan of Orissa with 9 points came third.

United Nations Mission in South Sudan 👌
News: Seven Garhwal Rifles Infantry Battalion Group Inducted in South Sudan.

‘Port Logistics: Issues & Challenges in India’ report 👍👌👌
* It is released by Dun & Bradstreet
* It looks into various roadblocks and suggests policy recommendations to resolve the challenges across ports in India
* It is limited only to container and bulk cargo handled at these ports and does not cover liquid cargo.

Locations Important for Prelims-2018 👌👌👌
* Port of Duqm - OMAN
* Assumption Island - Seychelles
* Agalega - Mauritius

Duqm Port👆👌👌
* India has secured access to the key Port of Duqm in Oman for military use and logistical support
* The Port of Duqm is situated on the southeastern seaboard of Oman, overlooking the Arabian Sea and the Indian Ocean.
* It is strategically located, in close proximity to the Chabahar port in Iran.
* With the Assumption Island being developed in Seychelles and Agalega in Mauritius, Duqm fits into India’s proactive maritime security roadmap.