Current Affairs 2018

India celebrates 72nd Independence Day

India on August 15, 2018 celebrated its 72nd Independence Day by paying tribute to its previous leaders and freedom fighters.

The Day witnessed the unfurling of the National flag at Red Fort in Delhi by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. On the eve of 72nd Independence Day, President Ram Nath Kovind addressed the nation and called for creative thinking in governance that enables fast-track development and ensures social harmony. 

India gained its independence from British Rule on August 15, 1947.

PM Modi Announces Launch of World’s Largest Healthcare Insurance On Independence Day

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is likely to announce the launch of the Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Scheme (AB-NHPS) on a pilot basis in some states on the occasion of Independence Day, with the full-scale roll-out of his pet project expected in September end, sources said.

The ambitious Ayushman Bharat-National Health Protection Mission (AB-NHPM) aims to provide coverage of Rs. 5 lakh per family annually, benefiting more than 10 crore poor families.

India Releases 470 million Nepali Rupees Grant For Terai Roads  Project in Nepal

The Government of India has released 470 million Nepali rupess grant for Terai roads project in Nepal. Indian Ambassador to Nepal Manjeev Singh Puri handed over a cheque of grant to Secretary, Ministry of Physical Infrastructure and Transport of Nepal, Madhusudan Adhikari in Kathmandu Tuesday evening.

The amount has been released to maintain fund liquidity for the ongoing construction of 14 road packages under Postal Highway Project.

Film Actor Akshay Kumar Becomes Brand Ambassador For Road Safety Campaigns 

Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways, Shipping, Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation Shri Nitin Gadkari today launched three short films for generating public awareness towards road safety.

Film actor Shri Akshay Kumar has featured in these films, which are directed by Shri R.Balki. In a function attended by MoS Shri Mansukh L Mandavia in New Delhi, Shri Gadkari announced the appointment of Shri Akshay Kumar as Road Safety Brand Ambassador.