Page-7 of Current Affairs - December, 2018
Achievements of Indian Scientists beyond rocket launches and nuclear capable missiles
The year 2018 was a spectacular one for Indian scientists working in the arena of space and defence. The high impact missions in these sectors have brought laurels for the country. But seldom was limelight on the works of scientists ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Govt extends ban on import of milk products from China for 4 months
India which is the largest producer and consumer of milk has extended the ban on import of milk products from China for 4 months. The ban would continue till 23rd April 2019 as per the notification issued by the Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
PM Modi inaugurates Bogibeel Bridge
PM Modi inaugurated the Bogibeel Bridge on the birth anniversary of the late Atal Bihari Vajpayee i.e. December 25 which is observed as “Good Governance Day”. This 4.9 km-long bridge is the nation’s only fully welded bridge and for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Indian Firm Takes Over Operations of Strategic Iranian Port Chabahar
India Ports Global Limited Company has opened its office and took over operations at the Shaheed Behesti port at Chabahar. It happened during the occasion of the first meeting of the follow-up committee for implementation of the trilateral Chabahar agreement between India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
President Trump names Patrick Shanahan as Acting Defence Secretary
President Donald Trump has announced that Defence Secretary James Mattis will depart the Pentagon by January 1. James Mattis’s Deputy, Patrick Shanahan is appointed as the Acting Defence Secretary. James Mattis had resigned from the post of Defence Secretary citing policy ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
24th December: National Consumers Day
The Department of Consumer Affairs, Ministry of Consumer Affairs Food and Public Distribution celebrated the National Consumer Day 2018 on 24th December at the Kothari Auditorium, DRDO Bhawan, New Delhi. The theme of the 2018 National Consumers Day was “Timely Disposal of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Sangeeta Verma joins Competition Commission of India (CCI)
Sangeeta Verma, a former Indian Economic Services (IES) officer has joined the Competition Commission of India (CCI) as a member. The order of the Ministry of Corporate Affairs states that the central government has appointed Sangeeta Verma as the member of CCI for a period of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
P. V. Bharathi appointed as MD and CEO of Corporation Bank
According to an order issued by the Personnel Ministry on 24th December 2018, P.V Bharathi has been appointed as managing director and chief executive officer of the Corporation Bank. P.V. Bharathi is currently working as the Executive Director in the ..