Current Affairs Topics | General Studies Topics | General knowledge | 8th May 2018 News at 16:00

1. Major steps taken by CBSE to ensure successful conduct of NEET Examination for the benefit of candidates
2. India signs 200 million US Dollar Loan Deal with World Bank for National Nutrition Mission (POSHAN Abhiyaan) for 315 districts across all states/UTs
3. 100 additional One Stop Centres(OSCs) approved
4. Auction for Sale (Re-issue) of Government Stocks
5. Ministry of Tribal Affairs to expand Van Dhan Vikas Kendras in Tribal Districts across the country
6. Skill development needs to recognize traditional skills for economic growth of the state says Dharmendra Pradhan
7. National WAQF Conference Reviewed the Progress of WAQF Related Schemes and their Implementation
8. PM reviews preparations for launch of Health Assurance programme under Ayushman Bharat
9. Civil Services (Preliminary) Examination – 2018
10. Border Roads  Organisation to celebrate Raising Day
11. Inauguration of the Exhibition “Machined to Think”
12. Press conference to be addressed by Union Minister Shri Ram Vilas Paswan
13. MAHARERA CONCILIATION FORUM
14. Rationalization of work among MUC, FS(Desk), IP&MC
15. FCAT Order Aabhaasam
16. Engagement/Hiring of service of 3 Legal Consultants in the Ministry of I&B
17. List of CPIOs/Appellate Authorities in the Ministry of Information & Broadcasting.
18. grant of financial upgradation under MACP scheme in respect of eligible Senior grade of IIS group B Officers whose cases were due w.e.f. 01.04.2017 to 31.12.2017
19. Displaying of Caption on DD Sports Channel, during the live broadcast of sports events of national importance
20. ORDER NO. 56/2018-IIS Transfers/Postings of IIS Group B officers
21. FCAT Order Kaalakandi
22. Draft Seniority List of Senior Grade of IIS Group B officers as on 01.04.2018
23. Journalist Welfare Scheme-Revised Guidelines dated 28.03.2018
24. Union Minister Shri Suresh Prabhu presents CHEMEXCIL Export Awards for the year 2016-17
25. Vice President inaugurates 2-day event of 12th Civil Services Day
26. PM to confer Awards for Excellence in Public Administration and address Civil Servants tomorrow
27. Translating “legislative intent” into “programmatic content” is need of the hour: Vice President
28. Water storage level of 91 major reservoirs of the country goes down by one percent
29. Protect preserve and celebrate Indian culture and traditions: Vice President
30. Education and sanitation are important in our country: Vice President
31. PM Lauds Senior Citizens for giving up Concessional value of passenger fare Subsidy
32. Exchange Rate of Foreign Currency Relating To Imported and Export Goods Notified
33. Shri J P Nadda gives away Kayakalp awards to felicitate
34. France won't leave Iran nuclear deal: Macron
35. Congress appoints Kamal Nath as President of party's MP unit
36. Lawyer moves SC alleging contemptuous remarks by advocates, politicians on judiciary
37. PM Modi interacts with BJP candidates in Karnataka
38. IPL: Kings Eleven Punjab to take on Sunrisers Hyderabad today
39. Petrol price touches Rs 74.40, diesel at record high of Rs 65.65
40. PM Modi to confer Awards for Excellence in Public Administration and address Civil Servants
41. Govt decides to roll out initiative for prevention & control of viral hepatitis
42. BJP slams Congress over impeachment motion against CJI
43. Vijay Goel launches Central Project Monitoring Unit for e-Vidhan project at Parliament House Annexe
44. DMRC to hike parking charges from May 1
45. Cabinet approves MoU between India, African nation in medicinal plants sector
46. Govt approves pacts for supply of iron ore to Japan, South Korea through MMTC
47. Dark chocolates can reduce stress, boost immunity
48. Scientists develop new method to 3D print food
49. Saina, Srikanth, Sindhu enter second round of Asia Championship
50. 48th Foundation Day of HUDCO celebrated today
51. Gautam Gambhir steps down as Delhi Daredevils' captain
52. Newspaper op-eds can change people's opinions
53. Cyberbullying may double risk of self-harm, suicidal behaviour
54. Fiscal Needs of each state will be individually assessed keeping in view their special characteristics: N K Singh
55. “Need to translate outcome of the deliberations on the ground”: Dr. Mahesh Sharma
56. Every student must be disciplined and have an outlook for the development of the country: Vice President
57. All Police officers should be re-trained on various aspects of sexual offences
58. Madhya Pradesh conferred Most Film Friendly Award
59. Vice President to inaugurate Civil Services Day function
60. Preliminary text of PM’s interaction in Bharat Ki Baat Sabke Saath Programme at London