Page-15 of Current Affairs - February, 2019
Sushil Chandra appointed new Election Commissioner
The President has appointed Sushil Chandra as the new Election Commissioner. Sushil Chandra’s appointment fills the vacancy caused after the retirement of O.P. Rawat, as Chief Election Commissioner (CEC). Sushil Chandra will join other two members of the Commission, Chief ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
FIH Player of the Year Awards
The International Hockey Federation (FIH) Player of the Year Awards are the annual awards for the best men’s and women’s player in international hockey in a given calendar year as determined by a peer and public vote. FIH Awards 2019 ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
NASA’s Mars Rover Opportunity Concludes a 15-Year Mission
The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) announced that its Mars Mission, Opportunity has come to an end. This marked the conclusion of the 15-year saga. The decision to end the mission was made after all the efforts to restore contact ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Government Approves Continuation of CLCS-TUS Scheme for MSMEs
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved a three-year extension of the Credit Linked Capital Subsidy and Technology Up-gradation Scheme (CLCS-TUS) for Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises (MSME) with a total outlay of 2,900 crores on 13th February ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
WPI Inflation Hits 10-Month Low
The Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries has released the data on WPI Inflation. The data makes the following observations: The WPI Inflation fell to a 10-month low of 2.76 per cent in January owing to softening prices of fuel ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Minimum Selling Price of Sugar Increased by Rs 2/kg
The Central government has increased the minimum selling price (MSP) of sugar by Rs. 2 per kg to Rs. 31. Minimum Selling Price Minimum Selling Price is the rate below which the mills cannot sell sugar in the open market to wholesalers and bulk ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
First District Cooling System of India to come up in Amaravati
India’s First District cooling system will come up in Amravati, capital of the Andhra Pradesh. The government of Andhra Pradesh has entered into a 30-year concession with UAE-based international cooling provider, The agreement between the National Central Cooling Company (Tabreed) for ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
India Withdraws MFN Status of Pakistan
One day after the Pulwama terror attack on 14th February, 2019, India has taken a stern step of withdrawing the Most Favoured Nation or MFN Status of Pakistan. This move would enable India to increase customs duty on goods coming ..