Current Affairs 17th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Chemicals & Fertilizer Minister to inaugurate 11th edition of India Chem-2021

• Chemicals and Fertilizer Minister Sadananda Gowda will inaugurate the 11th edition of India Chem-2021. 
• The theme is – “India: Global Manufacturing Hub for Chemicals and Petrochemicals”. 
• Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, in association with FICCI, is organizing the 3 day India Chem in New Delhi.
• Events such as Global CEOs Round Table, and Conclave on Global Chemical Industry will be organised during India Chem.
• This event will highlight the investment potential in Indian Chemicals and Petrochemicals Industry.

About India Chem-2021:

• “India Chem is one of the largest composite events of the chemical and petrochemical sector in the Asia-Pacific Region.
• Department of Chemicals and Petrochemicals, in association with FICCI, is organizing the 11th edition of India Chem- 2021 during March 17-19th in New Delhi,” read a release by the ministry.

CCEA approves Revised Cost Estimate of Scheme for Distribution of power in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim

• The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has approved the Revised Cost Estimate of Comprehensive Scheme for Strengthening of Transmission and Distribution of power in Arunachal Pradesh and Sikkim.
• It has been approved at an estimated cost of  over  9 thousand 129  crore rupees.

Current Affairs 16th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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National Vaccination Day – Observed on Mar 16

• The National Vaccination Day, also called the National Immunization Day, is celebrated every year on March 16to convey the importance of vaccination to the entire nation.
• March 16as on the same day the first dose of Oral Polio Vaccine was given in India in 1995.
• The day is observed to celebrate the Indian government’s Pulse Polio Campaign which was an initiative to eradicate polio from the country.

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WCD Ministry organises seminar with District Officers 

• The Ministry of Women and Child Development organized a seminar with District Officers from Aspirational Districts and Districts with high rates of crime against women and children.
• Women and Child Development Minister Smriti Irani addressed the seminar.
• Later talking to reporters, Ms Irani said, during the seminar discussions were held on important umbrella schemes Poshan Abhiyaan, Mission Shakti and Mission Vatsalya. 
• She said, discussions were also held on ways to provide mobile Creches in rural areas for women engaged in the construction and agriculture sector.
• The Minister said, her Ministry is also considering integrating the Women and Child helplines for quick assistance to distressed women and children and also for better redressal of grievances.
• District Officers from 112 Aspirational Districts and officials from 100 Districts with high rates of crime against women and children attended the seminar.

Current Affairs 14th & 15th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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International Day of Mathematics – Observed on Mar 14

• The International Day of Mathematics is 14 March.
• It is also known as the Pi Day, because the mathematical constant π can be rounded up to 3.14.
• UNESCO’s 40th General Conference decided Pi Day as the International Day of Mathematics in November 2019.
• This year, the themeof the International Day of Mathematics is “Mathematics for a Better World”.
• On the occasion of International Day of Mathematics 2021, Audrey Azoulay, Director-General of UNESCO in an official statement said, “Mathematics, with its many technical applications, now underpins all areas of our lives.

UPSC Syllabus 2021 - Civil Services Syllabus 2021 for Prelims, Mains

 UPSC CSE Complete Syllabus

Civil Services Exam (IAS Exam), the most coveted exam of all, is conducted by UPSC every year to recruit candidates to various services & posts in the Government of India. It is a two stage exam consisting of:

1. Civil Services Preliminary Examination (objective type) for the selection of candidates for the Main Examination.

2. Civil Services Main Examination (Written & Interview) for the selection of candidates for various services & posts as mentioned in official notification.

Current Affairs 13th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World Kidney Day – Observed on Mar 11 (2nd Thursday in March)

• World Kidney Day is a global health awareness campaign focusing on the importance of the kidneys and reducing the frequency and impact of kidney disease and its associated health problems worldwide.
• World Kidney Day is observed annually on the 2nd Thursday in March.
• The World Kidney Day Steering Committee has declared 2021 the year of “Living Well with Kidney Disease”.
• This has been done in order to both increase education and awareness about effective symptom management and patient empowerment, with the ultimate goal of encouraging life participation.

Current Affairs 11th & 12th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav: Several events to be held across country 

• Maharashtra government will be holding various programmes related to Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav. 
• Chief Minister Uddhav Thackray will flag-off Freedom Heritage walk from August Kranti Maidan in Mumbai.
• Freedom fighters will also be felicitated in the programme.
• The Uttar Pradesh government is holding a series of events and activities as a part of the ‘Azadi Ka Amrut Mahotsav’ to mark the beginning of nationwide celebrations of the 75th anniversary of India’s independence.
• Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath will take part in an event at Kakori Shaheed Smarak in Lucknow while Governor Anandi Ben Patel will be present in Ballia.
• In Madhya Pradesh, Azadi ka Amrut Mahotsav to mark 75 years of India’s Independence is being launched in a grand manner.

Current Affairs 10th March 2021| Current Affairs News

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India’s first-ever transgender community desk in Cyberabad

• The Cyberabad Police launched India’s first-ever ‘Transgender Community Desk’ at the Gachibowli Police Station in Hyderabad. 
• This desk is the first-of-its-kind gender-inclusive community policing initiatives in the country.
• The desk was formally inaugurated by Cyberabad Police chief VC Sajjanar in a ceremony that was attended by over 200 transgender people. 
• It is the world’s first-ever help desk for the transgender community and it will be managed by a Police Liaison Officer and a member of the transgender community who is designated as a community coordinator.
• It will also be the focal point for all grievance redressal among the transgender community in Cyberabad Commissionerate.
• Earlier in 2014, the Supreme Court recognised the transgender community as a third gender along with male and female and ruled that they have equal privilege over the fundamental rights enshrined in the Indian Constitution.

LIC AAO Exam Date 2021: Check Here the Latest Updates

 

LIC AAO Exam Date 2021:

LIC AAO Exam Date 2021, one of the most expected ones among the aspirants. The LIC AAO exam was notified in February last year. The LIC AAO prelims exam was planned to be conducted on April 4, 2020, but it was postponed because of the outbreak of the COVID-19 pandemic. But as per the latest updates given by the officials that the LIC AAO Exam Date will be confirmed soon. The LIC may provide an option to change the exam centre to the candidates or it can start the application from the initial phase altogether by merging the vacancies of both years. So candidates kindly wait for the confirmation notice. Life Insurance Corporation Assistant Administrative Officer (LIC AAO) is one of the most important officials in the LIC officer.

LIC AAO & AE Exam will be conducted to recruit candidates to the post of Assistant Engineers (A.E) – Civil/ Electrical /Structural /MEP & Assistant Architect (A.A) and Assistant Administrative Officer (AAO) Specialist. The LIC has provides an attractive salary package and other allowances. So that a lot of candidates have applied for this recruitment. So a lot of candidates are very eager to know the exam dates. But yet now the LIC has not declared the new LIC AAO Exam Date 2021. But soon the officials will release the exam dates. So candidates stay tuned with us to get the LIC AAO Exam Date 2021 Updates.

Current Affairs 09th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 Current Affairs: Days

International Women’s Day: 08 March

• The International Women’s Day (IWD) is celebrated on March 8 every year, to celebrate the social, economic, cultural, and political achievements of women.
• The theme for International Women’s Day 2021 is ‘Women in leadership: Achieving an equal future in a COVID-19 world’.
• According to the UN Women website, it aims to ‘celebrate the tremendous efforts by women and girls around the world in shaping a more equal future and recovery from the COVID-19 pandemic’.
• The hashtags for the day will be #IWD2021 and #InternationalWomensDay.
• The date of March 8 was chosen for the celebration as it marks the day when women in Soviet Russia started protests for the right to vote which they were granted in 1917.
• The first National Woman’s Day was observed in the United States on 28 February.1909.
• The day was adopted in 1975 by the United Nations.

Current Affairs 07th & 08th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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India Commemorates “Chabahar Day” on 04 March 2021

• India commemorated the ‘Chabahar Day’ on March 04, 2021 on the sidelines of the Maritime India Summit-2021 which was held from March 2-4, 2021.
• The event was held virtually. Ministers from Afghanistan, Armenia, Iran, Kazakhstan, Russia and Uzbekistan participated in the event.
• It is the only Iranian port with direct access to the Indian Ocean and the agreement was signed between India and Iran in 2018 for its development.

About Chabahar Port :

• Chabahar Port is a seaport located in southeastern Iran, on the Gulf of Oman.
• The commemoration was part of the strategy of India to boost its involvement in the Chabahar Port, which is New Delhi’s key gateway to Afghanistan.
• The location of the Chabahar port has strategic advantage and high potential to provide connectivity among India, Iran, Afghanistan, Uzbekistan and other Commonwealth of Independent States (CIS) countries, and boost trade.
• The Port will also be part of INSTC network connecting Mumbai with Russia via Iran.
• It is a key pillar of India’s Indo-Pacific vision, to connect Eurasia with the Indian Ocean Region.

Current Affairs 06th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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PM Modi pays tributes to 105th Birth Anniversary of former Odisha CM Biju Patnaik 

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi paid tributes to former Chief Minister of Odisha Biju Patnaik on his 105th Birth Anniversary(5th March).

• Mr Modi said, Biju Babu’s futuristic vision for India, emphasis on human empowerment as well as social justice inspires us all. 
• He said, the nation is proud of his efforts for Odisha’s progress.

Current Affairs 05th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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National Safety Day: 04 March

• National Safety Day is observed on March 4 every year to commemorate the foundation of the National Safety Council.

Aim: 

• To raise awareness about safety measures that need to be undertaken to prevent accidents and mishaps.
• The objective of the day is to renew the commitment of employees and the general public to work safely and ensure the integration of a safe and sound work culture and lifestyle.
• This year’s theme is ‘Sadak Suraksha (Road Safety).’
• National Safety Day was observed for the first time in 1972, on the foundation day of the National Safety Council.

Current Affairs 04th March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World Hearing Day 2021 : March 03

• The world observes World Hearing Day on March 3, every year.
• This year, the theme is ‘Screen, Rehabilitate, Communicate’, to address hearing loss and ear diseases across the life course.
• This day is observed to highlight and spread the message that timely and effective care can help people with hearing loss to achieve full potential.
• This occasion is to spread awareness about action that can be taken to protect the auditory nerves and adopt preventive measures.
• WHO commemorates World Hearing Day each year and decides the theme.

Current Affairs 03rd March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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3rd Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations began Mar 01

• The Third Jan Aushadhi Diwas celebrations began Mar 01.
• The week-long celebrations will go on till 7th of March.
• Jan Aushadhi Kendras conducted Health Check-up Camps across the country.
• The health check-up activities include Blood Pressure check-up, Sugar level check-up, free doctor consultation and free medicine distribution.
• General public who visited these health camps were informed and educated about the price, benefits and quality of the medicines being sold at Jan Aushadhi Kendras.

Current Affairs 02nd March 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Zero Discrimination Day: 01 March

• The Zero Discrimination Day is held every year on 1 March.
• Zero Discrimination Day is an annual day celebrated by the United Nations (UN) and other international organisations.
• The day was first celebrated on March 1, 2014, and was launched by UNAIDS Executive Director Michel Sidibé on 27 February of that year with a major event in Beijing
• The day aims to promote equality before the law and in practice throughout all of the member countries of the UN. 
• Theme of Zero Discrimination Day 2021: End Inequalities

Current Affairs Feb 28th & 01st Mar 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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World NGO Day: 27 February 2021

• World NGO Day is commemorated on 27th February every year across the world.
• This commemoration is specifically important to boost the social work that has been organised by every country and to honour the activists and social workers who are diligently working for the betterment of the society.
• The celebration was embarked in the UN in 2014, but after then World NGO Day was officially recognised and declared by the 12 member countries of the IX Baltic Sea NGO Forum of the Council of the Baltic Sea States in 2010.
• World NGO Day gives an opportunity for these people to take time and make an effort by attributing the best they can provide within a given period of time.
• World NGO Day was established by Mārcis Liors Skadmanis as an effort to recognise, appreciate and celebrate the great contributions that NGOs have made and the impact they have on the entire world.

Current Affairs 27th February 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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PM Modi inaugurates and lays foundation stone of various development projects in Coimbatore

• On February 25, 2021, Prime Minister visited Tamil Nadu to dedicate to the nation and lay the foundation stone of multiple infrastructure projects in Coimbatore.

The Projects are :

• 1000 MW Neyveli New Thermal Power Project
• 709 MW Solar Power Project of NLCIL
• He laid the foundation stone for design, supply, installation and commissioning of a 5MW grid connected ground based solar power plant at V.O.Chidambaranar Port and for the extension, renovation and modernisation of Lower Bhavani Project System.
• He also laid the foundation stone for development of Integrated Command and Control Centers (ICCC) in nine Smart Cities including Coimbatore, Madurai, Salem, Thanjavur, Vellore, Tiruchirappalli, Tiruppur, Tirunelveli and Thoothukudi.
• He inaugurated the 8-laning of Korampallam Bridge and Rail Over Bridge (ROB) at V.O.Chidambaranar Port and the tenements constructed under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Urban) scheme. 
• The Prime Minister said that the modernization of Bhawani Sagar Dam will irrigate over 2 lakh acres of land and farmers of several districts will benefit from this project
  Governor, Chief Minister and Deputy Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu and Union Minister Shri Pralhad Joshi were present on the occasion.

PM Modi will address Tamil Nadu Dr. M.G.R. Medical University’s 33rd convocation 

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi will address the 33rd Convocation of the Tamil Nadu M.G.R. Medical University through video conferencing.
• A total of 17 thousand five hundred 91 candidates will be conferred with Degrees and Diplomas in the Convocation.
• Tamil Nadu Governor Banwarilal Purohit will be present on the occasion.
• The University is named after the former Chief Minister Dr. M. G. Ramachandran.
• It has a total of 686 affiliated institutions under its umbrella, encompassing the disciplines of Medicine, Dentistry, Pharmacy, Nursing, AYUSH, Physiotherapy, Occupational Therapy and Allied Health Sciences.
• These institutions are spread across the length and breadth of the state, including 41 Medical Colleges, 19 Dental Colleges, 48 AYUSH Colleges, 199 Nursing Colleges, 81 Pharmacy Colleges and the rest being specialty post-doctoral medical and allied health institutions.

President’s Rule imposed in Puducherry 

• Puducherry has been placed under the President’s rule days after the Congress-led Government collapsed after several resignations.
• The Home Ministry issued a notification of imposing the President’s rule in the Union Territory.
• President Ram Nath Kovind suspended the Puducherry Assembly as well.
• The Legislative Assembly of the Union territory is now placed under suspended animation.
• The Assembly polls are due in the Union Territory shortly.

2nd edition of Global Bio-India – organised from 1st to 3rd March

• To showcase the strength and opportunities of the India’s biotechnology sector at national level and to the global community, the second edition of Global Bio-India will be organized from 1st to 3rd March. 
• The theme for this year is transforming lives and tag line is Biosciences to Bio economy.
• Science and Technology Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan will inaugurate the event virtually.
• Global Bio-India is one of the largest biotechnology stakeholders’ conglomerates that is being co-organized by the Department of Biotechnology, Ministry of Science and Technology along with its Public Sector Undertaking, Biotechnology Industry Research Assistance Council, BIRAC in partnership with industry association CII, Association of Biotechnology Led Enterprises and Invest India.

Current Affairs 26th February 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh Gets International Airport License From DGCA

• The under-construction Kushinagar Airport in Uttar Pradesh has received the International Airport license from Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA). 
• Once operational, this will be the third international airport in UP after Lucknow and Varanasi.
• With this, UP is set to become the state with the highest number of airports after the upcoming Ayodhya Airport also joins the list.
• That will boost tourism in the region & facilitate travel on Buddhist circuit by providing direct aviation connectivity to the city.
• Currently the other two international airports functional in Uttar Pradesh are Chaudhary Charan Singh International Airport at Lucknow and Lal Bahadur Shastri International Airport at Varanasi.
• Chitrakoot will be the first airport in Uttar Pradesh with ‘Table Top’ runway.

About Director General of Civil Aviation (DGCA) :

• Headquarters : New Delhi
• Minister : Suresh Prabhu
• Comes Under Ministry of Civil Aviation

About UP :

• Capital : Lucknow
• Governor : Anandiben Patel

Current Affairs 25th February 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Central Excise Day: 24 February 2021

• Central Excise Day is observed every year on ’24 February’.
• On this day in the year 1944, the Central Excise and Salt Law was created.
• The Central Excise Department has an important role in the industrial development of the country.
• Objective: to encourage the employees of the excise department in carrying out the central excise duty in a better way.
• This Ministry has reformed the tax system to make payment of taxes easier and has also increased the use of techniques.

About Customs and Central Excise : 

• The Customs & Central Excise department was established in the year 1855 by the then British Governor General of India, to administer customs laws in India and collection of import duties / land revenue.
• It is one of the oldest government departments of India.

Important Points About BHIM App and UPI – Banking Awareness

 Dear Readers, Here we have given the Important Information about BHIM APP and UPI which was the most essential Banking Awareness Topic for Upcoming IBPS, SBI, RBI, and all other Banking Exams, candidates who are preparing for competitive exams can use this.

Important Points About BHIM App and UPI – Banking Awareness

Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM APP):

Bharat Interface for Money (BHIM App) is a mobile app developed by the National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI). It was based on the Unified Payment Interface (UPI). The BHIM app supports all Indian banks which use that platform, which is built over the IMPS infrastructure and allows the user to instantly transfer money between bank accounts of any two persons. It can be used on all smart mobile phones.

Features of BHIM App:

• BHIM App allows users to send or receive money to or from UPI payment addresses and also to non-UPI-based accounts.
• Users can create their own QR code for a fixed amount of money, which is helpful in retail transactions. Users can also have more than one payment address.
• Allows users to check the current balance in their bank accounts and to choose which account to use for conducting transactions, although only one can be active at any time.
• No need to register the payee before the transaction.
• For using the BHIM app there is no need for Internet Banking.
• There is a ‘Scan and Pay’ facility which makes the payment transfer quick, especially between merchants and consumers.
• There is no charge for transactions from 1 to Rs. 1 lakh.
• BHIM App currently supports 20 languages including English.

Unified Payments Interface (UPI)

Unified Payments Interface (UPI) is an instant real-time payment system developed by the National Payments Corporation of India facilitating inter-bank transactions. It has been developed for all payments in the country to make the transfer of money easy and simple.

UPI is built over Immediate Payment Service (IMPS) for transferring funds. Being a digital payment system it is available 24*7 and across public holidays. The UPI was launched on 11^th April 2016 in Mumbai. It is a system that powers multiple bank accounts into a single mobile application, merging several banking features, seamless fund routing, and merchant payments into a single platform.

UPI withdraws and deposits funds directly from the bank account whenever a transaction is requested. At the initial, ten major banks have integrated the interface with their mobile apps and they are State Bank of India, Canara Bank, BOI, ICICI Bank, HDFC Bank, Punjab National Bank, Bank of Baroda, HSBC, and Citi Bank.

Features of UPI:

Current Affairs 24th February 2021| Current Affairs News

 

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Puducherry Chief Minister V Narayanasamy Resigns

• Puducherry chief minister V Narayanasamy, has submitted the letter of his resignation and his council of ministers on February 22, 2021 to the Lieutenant Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan.
• The decision was taken as the Congress-led Government in the UT lost its majority in the House, which is 14.
• Following a series of resignations, the ruling government was reduced to a strength of 12. Two MLA resigned in January 2021 while 2 resigned in February 2021.
• Governor Tamilisai Soundararajan has forwarded the resignation letter of Mr. Narayanasamy and a report on the Assembly proceedings to the Union Ministry of Home Affairs for its consideration.

Current Affairs 23rd February 2021| Current Affairs News

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World Thinking Day : Observed On Feb 22 

• World Thinking Day is celebrated each year by the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts across the world on the 22nd February. 
• The aim of Thinking Day is to bring together young people from across the world; nearly 150 countries choose to take part in the celebrations  to celebrate international fun and friendship, as well as to help raise money and focus on the year’s global theme.
• 2021 Theme of World Thinking Day is: “Peacebuilding”

Importance Of The Day :

• Thinking Day offers the Girl Guiding and Girl Scouting community the opportunity to think about others and focus on the wider issues impacting those within the Guiding and Scouting movement.

History :

• Thinking Day originated from a desire by the Girl Guides and Girl Scouts to dedicate a day to thinking about and appreciating the global spread of these movements.
• The observance of Thinking Day has been celebrated every year since 1926, and began over 90 years ago.
• The day began when the delegates from the Guide and Girl Scout organizations from across the globe attended the 4th world conference where it was decided that the day would be created and would be held on Lord Baden-Powell’s birthday, the founder of the Girl Scout and Guide movements.

Current Affairs 21st and 22nd February 2021| Current Affairs News

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International Mother Language Day – Observed on Feb 21

• International Mother Language Day is a worldwide annual observance held on 21 February to promote awareness of linguistic and cultural diversity and to promote multilingualism.
• The themeof International Mother Language Day 2021 is “fostering multilingualism for inclusion in education and society.”
• International Mother Language Day recognizes that languages and multilingualism can advance inclusion and the Sustainable Development Goals’ focus on leaving no one behind.
• UNESCObelieves education, based on the first language or mother tongue, must begin from the early years as early childhood care and education is the foundation of learning.

Current Affairs 20th February 2021| Current Affairs News

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PM Modi to launch Mahabahu-Brahmaputra initiative in Assam

• Prime Minister Narendra Modi would launch the Mahabahu-Brahmaputra initiative and lay the foundation stones of one bridge and perform a ground-breaking ceremony (bhumi pujan) of another in Assam via video conferencing.
• Aim : To improve connectivity in the eastern states, will be marked by the inauguration of the Ro-Pax vessel operations between Neamati-Majuli Island, North Guwahati-South Guwahati and Dhubri-Hatsingimari.
• Foundation stone of Inland Water Transport Terminal at Jogighopa and various tourist jetties on Brahmaputra and launch of digital solutions for Ease-of-Doing-Business will also be a part of the initiative.
• The PM will lay the foundation stone for a four lane bridge over the Brahmaputra between Dhubri (on North Bank) and Phulbari (on South Bank).

About Assam :

• CM : Sarbananda Sonowal
• Capital : Dispur

Indian Government Launches Sandes, a Whatsapp Like Instant Messaging App For Government Employs

• The National Informatics Centre (NIC) of India has launched an instant messaging app just like WhatsApp for government employees called Sandes.
• The government is currently asking employees to use the GIMS/Sandes app. There is still no word if this app will ever be available for all users in the future.
• Just like WhatsApp, one can share images, videos, voice messages, create groups on the app. Users can also set up their profile pictures and status.
• Notably, this app is an upgrade to NIC’s existing Government Instant Messaging System (GIMS) app.
• While the Sandes app allows users to backup chat histories to a registered email, it does not allow users to change their mobile number or email address registered with the app