Page-17 of Current Affairs - December, 2019
International Astronomical Union names a star after Indian Woman Scientist
On December 17, 2019, the International Astronomical Union (IAU) named a white yellow star in Sextans Constellation as “Bhibha” and its planet as “Santamasa” Highlights The star has been named Bhibha honoring Indian Woman Scientist Bhibha Choudhury who discovered subatomic ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
ADB issues $250 million loan to India to expand energy efficiency investments
Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a US $250 million loan agreement with Government of India to provide loan to public sector company Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) so as to expand energy efficiency investments in India that will benefit ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
NITI Aayog: Plans to include eggs, chicken and fish in PDS supply
The GoI think tank Niti Aayog on December 18, 2019, announced that it is considering options to include fish, chicken and eggs in the PDS (Public Distribution System). The move is expected to be included in Niti Aayog’s 15-year Vision ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
GoI flagship scheme, AMRUT extended by 2 years
On December 18, 2019, the Government of India extended the deadline of its flagship scheme AMRUT (Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation) by two more years. The mission was launched in 2015 by PM Modi promising 139 lakh water ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
MSME Minister launches ‘Khadi Rumal’ stitched by militancy affected women of J&K
Union Minister for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) Nitin Gadkari launched the sale of ‘Khadi Rumal’ stitched by militancy affected women of Nagrota town of Jammu and Kashmir. The aim is to provide employment to the women in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
UNSC meet on Kashmir cancelled
The United Nations Security Council meet was sought by China on December 17, 2019. The meeting was sought after India decided to end special status of Jammu and Kashmir by abrogating Article 370. However, the meeting was cancelled with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
What is StrandHogg that affects Android OS?
The Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has sent an alert to all States warning them about the vulnerability of Android operating system to a bug called ‘StrandHogg’, which allows real-time malware applications to pose as genuine applications and are ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Facts Box: ICMR Guidelines on Gene Therapy
The Indian Council on Medical Research has issued guidelines on Gene Therapy. The aim of the guideline is to enable the stakeholders comply with the R&D of Gene Therapeutic Products being produced and tested inside the country. Overview of the ..