Daily News Digest:18 April 2019

“IN-VPN BILAT EX-2019” concluded in Vietnam

In the backdrop of the growing maritime engagement between India and Vietnam, the Indian Navy undertook the second edition of the bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Vietnam Peoples’ Navy at/ off Cam Ranh Bay, Vietnam from 13 to 16 Apr 19.

Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament 2019 organised in Chandigarh

2nd Marshal Arjan Singh Memorial International Hockey Tournament is being organised by Air Force Sports Control Board in Chandigarh during 16 April to 25 April 2019.

Indian Government retains interest rate for General Provident Fund at 8%

The government has retained the interest rate for General Provident Fund (GPF), Contributory Provident Fund and other related schemes at 8% for the first quarter of current financial year. As per notification by Department of Economic Affairs, the interest rate will be applicable on provident funds of central government employees, railways and defence forces. 

World Heritage Day: April 18

The International Day for Monuments and Sites also known as World Heritage Day is an international observance held on 18 April each year around the world.

2019 Theme: Rural Landscapes

Scientists in Israel unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human tissue and vessels

Scientists in Israel unveiled a 3D print of a heart with human tissue and vessels on April 15, calling it a first and a “major medical breakthrough” that advances possibilities for transplants. Tel Aviv University’s Tal Dvir led the project.

'The Verdict: Decoding India's Elections' by Prannoy Roy and Dorab Sopariwala

Prannoy Roy and Dorab Sopariwala have authored a book, titled “The Verdict: Decoding India's Elections”. Penguin Random House is the publisher of book.

GK of the day: World Heritage Sites in India

There are 37 World Heritage Sites located in India. These include 29 cultural sites, seven natural sites and one mixed site. India has the sixth largest number of sites in the world.