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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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Cabinet approves Social Security Agreement between India and Brazil
On December 11, 2019, the Union Cabinet chaired by PM Modi gave its approval for signing Agreement on Social Security between India and Brazil. The Social Security Agreement is being signed by India with several other countries in order to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Cabinet approves Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme
Union Cabinet approved the ‘Partial Credit Guarantee Scheme’ that allows public sector banks (PSBs) to purchase high-rated pooled assets from financially sound non-banking finance companies (NBFCs) and housing finance companies (HFCs). However, the amount of overall guarantee has been limited ..