Page-15 of Current Affairs - August, 2017
75th anniversary of Quit India Movement
The 75th anniversary of the Quit India Movement was observed across the country. This year’s theme was “Sankalp se Siddhi- the attainment through resolve”. Prime Minister Narendra Modi in his recent Mann Ki Baat programme had called for launching the ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Justice Dipak Misra appointed as 45th Chief Justice of India
President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed Justice Dipak Misra (63), senior-most judge of the Supreme Court as the next Chief Justice of India. He will be 45th CJI and succeeds Justice JS Khehar. He will have tenure of over 13 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Government constitute committee to make drugs more affordable
The Union Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilisers has constituted a committee of joint secretaries for ensuring enhanced affordability, availability and accessibility of drugs for the citizens. The committee will suggest ways to make pricing policy in favour of poor patients. ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Maharashtra Government to raise $270 m from Green Climate Fund
The 2030 Water Resources Group (2030WRG) has decided to help the Maharashtra Government to raise $270 million from the Green Climate Fund (GCF). The amount raised will be invested in state government’s integrated watershed programmes such as Jalyukt Shivar Yojana ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
India, Iran call for early operationalisation of Chabahar Port
India and Iran have expressed commitment for early completion and operationalisation of Chabahar Port besides strengthening bilateral ties. Both countries in a series of meetings held during the Union Road Transport, Highways and Shipping Minister Nitin Gadkari two-day visit to ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Entire Assam declared as 'disturbed' area under AFSPA for another month
The Union Home Ministry has declared entire Assam state as a disturbed area under the Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for one more month, citing various violent activities by insurgent groups ULFA, NDFB, and others. The Home Ministry also declared ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Government merges NCRB with BPRD
The Union Home Ministry has merged three-decade old National Crime Records Bureau (NCRB) with Bureau of Police Research and Development (BPRD). The merger aims at improving administrative efficiency and optimal utilisation of resources for development works related to policing. It ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
India to MGC nations: Expand areas of cooperation
India at 8th Mekong Ganga Cooperation Ministerial Meeting held in Manila, Philippines has called for expanding the areas of cooperation among the member countries of the Mekong Ganga Cooperation (MGC) bloc. MGC countries have proposed to add newer areas of ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Government launches second phase of Measles-rubella vaccination campaign
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched the second phase of measles-rubella (MR) vaccination campaign to reduce measles morbidity and mortality, The second phase of campaign will cover 8 states and union territories namely Andhra Pradesh, Chandigarh, ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2017
Government launches Tele-Law scheme in Bihar
The Union Ministry of Law & Justice in association with the National Legal Service Authority (NALSA) launched ‘Tele-Law’ scheme in Bihar. The scheme aims at providing legal aid services to marginalised communities and citizens living in rural areas through digital ..