Page-2 of Current Affairs - December, 2019
Finance Minister launches ‘eBkray’ auction platform for assets attached by banks
Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has launched eBkray or eBक्रय, an common e-auction platform to enable online auction of attached assets transparently and cleanly for the improved realization of value by banks. The e-auction platform is now linked on Indian ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
AIR organises National Symposium of Poets 2020
All India Radio (AIR) organized the National Symposium of Poets 2020 on 27 December 2019. This edition of poet symposium was attended by select poets from all corners of country, who gave their presentations and captivated the hearts of people. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Long March-5: China successfully launches largest carrier rocket
China has successfully launched its largest carrier rocket, Long March-5, carrying the Shijian-20 satellite, from Wenchang Space Launch Center (WSLC) in south China’s Hainan Province. China’s most powerful rocket is a critical ingredient in nation’s ambitious space programme. About Long ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
GoM constituted to fast track revival plan of BSNL
On December 27, 2019, GoI constituted a 7-member group of ministers to fast track the implementation of revival plan of BSNL and MTNL. The revival plan includes allocation of 4G spectrum and asset monetization. Earlier, GoI approved the revival plan ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Standing Committee on Economic Statistics Constituted
On December 28, 2019, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation constituted standing committee on statistics. The objective of the committee is to improve data of the government. The committee will be headed by Chief Statistician Pronab Sen. Highlights The ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
UN increases budget; includes funds for war crime probes
The United Nations has adopted 3.07 billion USD budget on December 27, 2019. The organization for the first time included investigation of war crimes in Myanmar and Syria in its fund allocation Highlights The budget proposal for the year 2020 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
UN to draft new international treaty on cyber crime
The United Nations on December 27, 2019, approved a new resolution in order to draft an international treaty to combat cyber crime. Highlights Under the new draft, an expert committee will be established. It includes all regions of the world ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
CSC e-Governance India restarts Aadhaar registration work
CSC e-Governance Services India Ltd, a special purpose vehicle (SPV) under Union Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (Meity) restarted Aadhaar registration and other related works which it plans to expand across the country next week. Aadhaar is now being ..