Important Current Affairs February 14, 2018 – One Liner
- West Bengal has opted out of National health protection Scheme (NHPS) also known as “Modicare”.
- Meghalaya governor Ganga Prasad inaugurated the “Friendship Gate” for Indian and Bangladesh border guards.
- South African government declared the ongoing drought as a “National Disaster”. The drought has affected Southern and Western regions of South Africa including cape town.
- India has secured access to the key port of Duqm in Oman for military use and logistical support.
- NTPC Vidyut Vyapar Nigam (NVVW) wholly owned subsidiary of NTPC limited has won a tender to supply 300 megawatts (MW) of electricity to Bangladesh for 15 years.
- Ellen Johnson Sir leaf, former Libyan president won the Ibrahim prize for achievements in African leadership.
- Krishna Kumari is to become the first female Hindu lawmaker in Pakistan since 1947.
- “Progress” unmanned cargo ship was launched from the Persian space complex in Baikohur, Kazakhstan.
- At the time of releasing India state of forest Report (IFSR) 2017 stated that in terms of land area under forest and tree cover India has ranked 10th in the world.
- The 8th edition of “Theatrem Olympics” will be held in India for the first time in Mumbai.
- Railway Sports Promotion Board (RSPB) won the 8th senior National women’s hockey championship title at Ranchi, Jharkhand.
- Bolla Bulliramaiah former union minister recently passed away.