Page-19 of Current Affairs - August, 2019
Govt sanctions over 5,000 electric buses under Fame Phase-II
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Manipur tops in Breastfeeding, Infant & Young Child Feeding Practices
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
NIDO and NISE to partner for skill development program
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
RBI reduces repo rate by 35 basis points to 5.40%
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Shah Rukh Khan awarded Excellence in Cinema award at Indian Film Festival of Melbourne
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
India signs UN Convention on International Settlement Agreements
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Scientist discover way to turn cactus leaves in Biodegradable Plastics
Researcher from Mexico has discovered way to turn cactus leaves into non toxic and biodegradable material with similar properties to plastic. This innovation offers a promising solution to one of the world’s biggest pollution conundrums caused by toxic and non-biodegradable ..
Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019
Iran unveils 3 new Air-to-Air Missiles
Iran has unveiled three precision-guided air-to-air missiles dubbed as Yasin, Balaban and new series of Ghaem. These missiles were unveiled at the time when tensions between Iran and US and its allies are at its peak. About Missiles Yasin: It ..