Overview of Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s Visit to Surat
On 30th January 2019, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi visited Surat and Dandi in Gujarat.
PM Modi dedicates National Salt Satyagraha Memorial in Dandi to the nation
PM lays foundation stone for extension of terminal building at Surat Airport
Sopan 2019, Festival for young artists held in New Delhi
On February 1,2019,The 6-day long music and dance festival to encourage young artists to take up traditional art took place in New Delhi.
i. It was Organised by Sahitya Kala Parishad and the New Delhi government, in partnership with New Delhi Municipal Council (NDMC).
Kerala became the first State set up a price monitoring and research unit (PMRU)
On February 3,2019,Kerala became the first state to set up price monitoring and research unit (PMRU) to track violation of prices of essential drugs and medical devices.
i. The new watchdog will offer technical help to the State Drug Controllers to monitor notified prices of medicines, detect violation of the provisions of the Drugs Price Control Order (DPCO).
Government notifies Rules to allow women to work in mines
Ministry of Union Labour and Employment on 4th Feb has allowed women to work in mines, both in opencast and underground, during the day and night, as part of the efforts to build more opportunities for women. This decision has been taken, in line with the recommendations of the section 12 committee constituted under Mines act, 1952.
5-Member Committee to Promote Dairy Farming was set up by Punjab to Boost Farmers Income
On 5th February 2019, Punjab government headed by Chief Minister Captain Amarinder Singh decided to constitute a 5 members high-powered committee to prepare a comprehensive action plan for boosting the dairy sector with the aim of supplementing the income of farmers in a result-oriented manner.
About Punjab:
♦ Chief Minister: Amarinder Singh
♦ Governor: V.P. Singh Badnore
♦ Capital: Chandigarh
2019 Asia LPG Summit organized by World LPG Association
On 5th of February, 2019, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan, Union Minister for petroleum and natural gas, inaugurated the 2019 Asia LPG summit in New Delhi.
MSME to honour NFDC for promotion of SC/ST entrepreneurs
On February 5,2019,National Film Development Corporation (NFDC) has been named a winner under the ‘miniratna’ category by the Ministry of Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises.
It is felicitated for their exemplary work towards promotion of SC/ST entrepreneurs.
Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Qutub Minar are now under Top 10 Revenue Generating Monuments
Dr. Mahesh Sharma said that Taj Mahal, Agra Fort and Qutub Minar are among the top 10 Revenue Generating Monuments for 2015-2018.
2nd ASEAN – India Youth Summit concluded in Guwahati on 7th February
On 7th February 2019, 2nd ASEAN – India Youth Summit concluded in Guwahati which was conducted to strengthen the mutual cooperation among ASEAN countries.
International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements 2019
On January 29, 2019, UNESCO launched 2019 as The International Year of the Periodic Table of Chemical Elements in Paris
Global warming’s impact on El Nino in 2019
El Nino is a climatic chain characterized by high air pressure in the Western Pacific and low air pressure in the eastern.
i. El Nino occurs once in every 15 years and results in heavy drought, flood ,dust and snow storm resulting in million of dollar loss to the public in Tropical Pacific region
ii. According to certain reports,El Nino is forecasted to give a rise in vector-borne diseases, including those spread by mosquitoes, in Central and South America.And Drought caused by El Nino can be widespread, affecting southern Africa, India, Southeast Asia, Australia, and the Pacific Islands
Hoveizeh- Long-Range Surface to Surface Missile Unveiled by Iran on 1979 Islamic Revolution Anniversary
On 2nd February 2019,Iran Unveiled its Long Range Cruise Surface to Surface Missile,named Hoveizeh with a Strike range of 1,300 km (800 miles) to mark the remembrance of 1979 Islamic Revolution Anniversary.
About Iran:
♦ Capital-Tehran
♦ Currency-Iranian rial
♦ India’s Ambassador to Iran-Gaddam Dharmendra
ingapore named as most liveable location for Asian expats:ECA
On January 31,2019,ECA international survey,which surveyed almost 480 location overall in a year declaredSingapore to be the most liveable location for Asian Expatriates for the 14th consecutive year.
ODI series: India clinched the 5 match ODI series against New Zealand by 4-1
On 2nd February 2019, India defeated New Zealand in fifth One Day International (ODI) match held at Wellington in New Zealand by 35 runs to clinch the five-match series 4-1.
About New Zealand
♦ Capital: Wellington
♦ Prime Minister: Jacinda Ardern
♦ Currency: New Zealand Dollar
US pulls out of Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty with Russia
On 1st February 2019,the United States of America pulls out of Intermediate-Range Nuclear Forces treaty with Russia.This was announced by the US on 20 October 2018 .
Russia also pulls out of treaty on 2nd February 2019.
About Russia
♦ Capital: Moscow
♦ Currency: Ruble
♦ President: Valadimir Putin
Siamese Fighting Fish become the National Aquatic Animal of Thailand
On February 5,2019, Thailand named the tiny,eye-catching ,colourful fin plumaged Siamese fighting fish as its aquatic animal with a aim to boost the conservation and breeding of the same.
About Thailand:
♦ Currency: Thai baht
♦ Capital: Bangkok
India ranked 36th on 7th International IP Index
US Chambers of Commerce released the annual International IP Index of top 50 economies in the world.p