Page-27 of Current Affairs - April, 2019
EMISAT adds to India’s Defence Capability
After the successful test of A-SAT through Mission Shakti, India’s defence capability has got a further boost with the successful launch of the ElectroMagnetic Intelligence Satellite (EMISAT). About EMISAT EMISAT was jointly developed by ISRO and DRDO, two frontline research ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
EPCA comes out with parking management plan for Delhi
As per the directions issued by the Supreme Court to prepare a parking plan for the capital the Environment Pollution (Prevention and Control) Authority (EPCA). Assessment of the Problem Some Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) have demarcated parking lots and are ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
India’s External Debt Eases
India’s external debt has witnessed a decline of 1.6% to US$ 521.2 billion at end-December 2018 over its level at end-March 2018, on account of the decrease in commercial borrowings and trade credit. Further: There had been a valuation gain in external debt ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
IMD confirms weak El Nino Conditions
India Meteorological Department (IMD) has finally declared that weak El Nino conditions are prevalent in the equatorial Pacific Ocean. IMD predicts that these conditions are likely to persist in the early part of the summer season and likely to weaken ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
India gains access to Bolivian Lithium Reserves
India and Bolivia have signed an agreement for the development and industrial use of lithium, a prime component used to power electric vehicles and cell phones during the state visit of the President Ram Nath Kovind to Bolivia. Forging Partnerships ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Bolivia Joins International Solar Alliance
During the state visit of the President Ram Nath Kovind to Bolivia, Bolivia has signed the framework agreement to join the International Solar Alliance. International Solar Alliance International Solar Alliance (ISA) aims to provide a common platform to address the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
India-Bolivia Sign 9 MoUs
During the state visit of the President Ram Nath Kovind to Bolivia the following 9 MoUs were signed: Agreement on Exemption of Visa for Diplomatic and Official Passport holders to facilitate entry into either country of Diplomatic and Official Passport ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Government Proposes Committees to decide on complaints against CIC and ICs
The government has proposed setting up bureaucrat-led committees that would sit and decide on complaints against the Chief Information Commissioner (CIC) and Information Commissioners (ICs). The government has proposed setting up of two committees: One to receive and decide on ..