Page-18 of Current Affairs - December, 2019
Fact Box: Nagaland extends Inner Line Permit regime to Dimapur district
The state government of Nagaland has extended Inner Line Permit (ILP) regime to Dimapur district, which is the commercial hub of the state. Dimapur was the only district that was not under ILP regime unlike the rest of Nagaland, which ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Trakea: A Unique bar-coding software used by Haryana Police
The Haryana Police Department has adopted a unique barcoding software. The software is used to ensure that 1000s of digital forensic reports are stored safe and secure. It offers a foolproof security to the samples collected from the crime scene. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
GoI to allot six Coal Mines to reduce coal imports
On December 13, 2019, Ministry of Coal initiated the auction process of 27 coal mines. Out of the 27 coal mines, applications were received for 6 mines. It includes mines at Bikram, Brahmapuri, Bhaskarpara, Jagannathpur and Jamkhani. Highlights The mines ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
GoI invokes DPCO, 2013 for the first time
On December 13, 2019, the Government of India for the first-time invoked Drug Price Control Order, 2013 in order to increase the prices of 21 medicines to ensure their availability. The prices were increased by 50%. These medicines were under ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
ICAR and NABARD sign MoU to develop Climate Resilient Technologies for farmers
The Indian Council of Agricultural Research (ICAR) and National Board of Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) signed Memorandum of Understanding on December 13, 2019. The agreement was signed to facilitate the research and technologies to develop climate resilient practices in ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
India Design Council launches initiatives to promote Design Education and Standards
India Design Council (IDC) launched two initiatives, called Design Education Quality Mark (DEQM) and Chartered Designs of India (CDI), with the objective to support and set standards for design profession. The initiatives will harmonise the different education systems whilst taking ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Parliament passes International Financial Services Centre Authority bill, 2019
On December 13. 2019, the International Financial Services Centre Authority bill was passed by Rajya Sabha. It proposes to set up an authority to regulate financial services in the International Financial Services Centres in India. Composition of the authority According ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet clears Disha Bill
The Andhra Pradesh Cabinet on December 11, 2019 cleared the Disha Bill that proposed harsh punishment for crimes against women. Disha bill is also known as the Andhra Pradesh Criminal Law (Amendment) bill. Key Features The act provides harsh punishments ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
MEA hosts 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue, Delhi Dialogue XI
Union Ministry of External Affairs will be hosting 6th Indian Ocean Dialogue (IOD) and Delhi Dialogue XI at Pravasi Bharatiya Kendra in New Delhi on 13 December 2019. This is for the first time that these two dialogues, which are ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
FICCI India Sports Awards 2019
The coveted FICCI India Sports Awards 2019 were presented to the winners on 11 December 2019 at New Delhi. The awards are an attempt by FICCI (Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce & Industry) to acknowledge and recognize contribution of ..