Page-15 of Current Affairs - August, 2019

9 August: International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples

August 9, 2019

International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples is globally observed every 9 August with aim to promote and protect rights of indigenous population. Observance of this day seeks to recognize the contributions and achievements of indigenous people to improve world ..

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DAC approves procurement of 2 BrahMos supersonic missile batteries for Navy

August 9, 2019

Defence Acquisition Council (DAC) approved procurement of indigenous Software Defined Radio (SDR Tactical) and Next Generation Maritime Mobile Coastal Batteries (NGMMCB–Long Range) for Indian Navy. This was the first DAC meeting chaired by Defence Minister Rajnath Singh since assuming office. ..

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HRD Ministry launches Samagra Shiksha-Jal Suraksha Drive

August 9, 2019

Union Ministry of Human Resource Development (HRD) launched Samagra Shiksha-Jal Suraksha drive to create awareness about Water Conservation among all school students in the country. This mega drive is inspired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s impetus to Jal Sanchay as ..

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Information and Broadcasting Ministry launches e-version of Rozgar Samachar

August 9, 2019

Union Information & Broadcasting Ministery launched e-version of Rozgar Samachar, to spread awareness about job opportunities. This e-Journal is expected to meet emerging challenge of young readers switching to electronic modes of communication About e-Rozgar Samachar Objective: To make aspirants ..

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Govt sanctions over 5,000 electric buses under Fame Phase-II

August 9, 2019

Centre Government has sanctioned 5595 electric buses in 64 cities for intracity and intercity operations under Phase-II of Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of (Hybrid &) Electric Vehicles (FAME-India) Scheme. As per Union Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises, this ..

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Manipur tops in Breastfeeding, Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices

August 9, 2019

Northeastern state of Manipur has topped rankings in Breastfeeding and Infant and Young Child Feeding Practices in India. The report card on Breastfeeding was released by Dr Harsh Vardhan, Union Health and Family Welfare Minister. Union Heath Minister also appealed ..

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NIDO and NISE to partner for skill development program

August 9, 2019

National Institute of Solar Energy (NISE), an autonomous institution of Ministry of New and Renewable (MNRE) signed an agreement with United Nations Industrial Development Organization (UNIDO) to initiate a skill development programme for different levels of beneficiaries in solar thermal ..

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RBI reduces repo rate by 35 basis points to 5.40%

August 8, 2019

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in its third Bi-monthly Monetary Policy review for financial year 2019-20 has reduced its key policy rate (repo rate) by an unorthodox 35 basis points to 5.40%. This takes the benchmark lending rate to a ..

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Shah Rukh Khan awarded Excellence in Cinema award at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne

August 8, 2019

Indian Bollywood Superstar Shah Rukh Khan was felicitated with ‘Excellence in Cinema’ honour at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne (IFFM) 2019. He was felicitated at iconic Palais Theatre in Melbourne, which is one of city’s heritage landmarks. Key Highlights Shah ..

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India signs UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements

August 8, 2019

India signed United Nations Convention on International Settlement Agreements (UNISA) also known as Singapore Convention on Mediation. It was signed by India’s High Commissioner to Singapore Jawed Ashraf, representing Government of India (GoI). So far 46 countries have signed this ..

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