UP cabinet approved renaming of Faizabad as Ayodhya
On November 13, 2018, the Uttar Pradesh government presided over by Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath approved renaming of Faizabad and Allahabad divisions as Ayodhya and Prayagraj respectively. i. Prayagraj division will comprise Prayagraj, Kaushambi, Fatehpur and...
Vigilance Awareness Week 2018 commenced
On October 29, 2018, the Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) started observing the annual Vigilance Awareness Week which will continue till 3rd November, 2018. i. Birthday of Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel (31st October) falls during this week. ii. The theme for 2018...
Train 18: India’s first engineless train set for trials
On October 29, 2018, India released its first semi-high speed train called- Train 18. i. It is a 16-coach prototype without a locomotive (engine) that will travel at a speed of up to 160 kmph. ii. It was developed by the city-based Integral Coach Factory, Chennai in...