Page-20 of Current Affairs - February, 2019
125th Constitutional Amendment Bill
The government has introduced the 125th Constitutional Amendment Bill in the Parliament to increase the financial and executive powers of the 10 Autonomous Councils in the Sixth Schedule areas of the northeastern region. Features of the Amendment Bill The salient ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
US considers withdrawing Generalised System of Preferences from India
The United States is reportedly considering withdrawal of benefits to India under its Generalised System of Preferences amid a widening dispute over its trade and investment policies. The US Trade Representative (USTR) is in the process of completing the review ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
India’s exports to China set to touch Record High
India’s export to China is expected to reach an all-time high in the financial year 2018-19. Increase in Exports The increase in the exports to China is attributed to US-China trade spat creating new opportunities for exporters and Beijing removing ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Chinook Helicopters to be formally inducted into Indian Air Force
The first batch of four Chinook military helicopters manufactured by the American aerospace major Boeing has arrived at the Mundra port in Gujarat. This first batch consignment will be ferried to Chandigarh, where they will be formally inducted into the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Hindi Included as third official court language in Abu Dhabi
Abu Dhabi has included Hindi as the third official language to be used in its courts, alongside Arabic and English. It is part of the efforts of Abu Dhabi to improve access to justice. Inclusion of Hindi The Abu Dhabi ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Examining the Government Data on Job Creation
The Prime Minister while addressing the Lok Sabha made the following claims about the creation: New jobs were created in the unorganised sector, which accounts for 80-85 per cent employment. PM cited an increase in the sale of commercial vehicles, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
ASCEND 2019
ASCEND 2019 is an ambitious initiative of the Kerala government to position the state as an investment hotspot. Union Minister of Commerce & Industries and Civil Aviation Suresh Prabhu was the chief guest at the opening ceremony of the day-long ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
India successfully tests Solid Fuel Ducted Ramjet Propelled Missile
India has successfully undertaken the demonstration of the indigenously developed propulsion technology. The successful demonstration of indigenous technology is a step forward in the development of long-range air-to-air missiles. A Long Journey India had embarked on the journey to indigenously ..