Page-19 of Current Affairs - December, 2019
73 Countries join Climate Ambition Alliance at COP25
Around 73 countries have joined the Climate Ambition Alliance (CAA) at the COP25. The alliance is led by Chile and was launched at the Climate Action Summit, New York in 2019. Both Chile and UK will work together to mobilize ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Rajya Sabha passes Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019
Rajya Sabha passed the Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order (Second Amendment) Bill, 2019 on 12 December 2019 by voice vote. The bill seeks to amend Constitution (Scheduled Tribes) Order, 1950 to include three tribes namely– Parivara, Talwara and Siddi community of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
National Financial Reporting Authority submits first report since constitution
The National Financial Reporting Authority (NFRA) issued its first audit report of IL&FS Financial Services Limited for the year 2017-18. It is the first report submitted by the authority since its constitution in October 2018. The audit was conducted abiding ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
GRSE hands over Landing Craft Utility amphibious ship to Indian Navy
Warship builder Garden Reach Shipbuilders and Engineers Ltd (GRSE) has delivered a Landing Craft Utility (LCU) to Indian Navy. The LCU delivered is 7th out of eight such vessels being built for Indian Navy by GRSE, will add to India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Poland out of EU’s Climate Neutrality 2050 plan
On December 13, 2019, Poland left 2050 Climate Neutrality Agreement of European Union as the Union demanded for more funds to support nuclear power and for economic transition. Highlights Poland, whose 80% of energy needs are relied on coal opted ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
FSSAI, Nasscom Foundation partners to develop app to prevent food wastage
Food regulator FSSAI (Food Safety and Standards Authority of India) and Nasscom Foundation, a trade association of Indian IT and Business Process Outsourcing industry, have signed an Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to jointly build a technology platform to prevent food ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Consultative Committee meeting chaired by Minister of North Eastern Region
The Union Minister Dr Jitendra Singh chaired the Parliamentary Consultative Committee meeting of the North Eastern Region on December 12, 2019. The issues of development of North East was discussed at the meeting. Highlights At the meeting the issue of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
UNESCO to train 4,000 Indian teachers in AI-powered Digital Technology
UNESCO and Dell Technologies will launch a new education programme where they will train 4,000 Indian teachers in Artificial Technology. The programme will aid in GoI step of introducing Artificial Intelligence as a subject in school. Highlights The programme will ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Union Cabinet authorises NHAI to set up Infrastructure Investment Trust
Union Cabinet approved the proposal of Union Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH), which authorizes National Highways Authority of India(NHAI) to set up Infrastructure Investment Trust(s) (InvIT) as per InvIT Guidelines issued by Securities and Exchange Board of India ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
12 December: International Universal Health Coverage Day
Every year 12 December is celebrated as International Universal Health Coverage Day across the world, as an annual rallying point for the growing movement for health for all. The day is promoted by World Health Organization (WHO). About Universal Health ..