R e m i n i s c e n c e(18th may,2017)

*NATIONAL*:

1. Kerala tops, Bihar last in public affairs index.

2. West Bengal govt to accept Aadhaar as proof of residence for caste.

3. IIT Kharagpur collaborates to turn Varanasi into smart city.

4. Indian Railways to install CCTV cameras at over 900 stations under Nirbhaya fund.

5. Plastic park to come up in Panipat: Union Minister Ananth Kumar.

6. India ranks 26 in World Bank’s electricity accessibility list.

7. West Bengal makes Bengali Mandatory in all Schools.

8. VO Chidambaranar Port Trust and TANGEDCO sign MoU to upgrade Coal Jetties.

9. Fact Box: Public Affairs Index 2017 (PAI-2017).

10. Suresh Raina launches foundation dedicated to wellness of Mother and Child.

11. MoU Signed between Indian Navy and Space Application Centre.

*INTERNATIONAL*

12. Portugal wins Eurovision 2017 Song Contest for the first time.

13. China & Pakistan sign 6 pacts to boost cooperation.

14. Palestine President arrives on 4-day visit to India.

15. Yemen declares state of emergency over cholera outbreak.

*BANKING*

16. RBI puts restriction on Uco Bank’s business.

*BUSINESS AND ECONOMY NEWS*:

17. Indian Coir Sector registers record growth last Financial Year.

*AWARDS AND HONOURS* :

18. ISKCON’s Govardhan Eco Village wins Smart Village Award.

*APPOINTMENTS*:

19. Edouard Philippe appointed as Prime Minister of France.

*SPORTS* :

20. India win 1 gold, 5 silver & 4 bronze in Asian Wrestling Championship.