Page-26 of Current Affairs - February, 2019
Budgetary allocations to the Ministry of Home Affairs
The enhanced allocation for the Ministry of Home Affairs in the interim Budget 2019 is a reflection of the government’s focus on internal security. The Budgetary allocation for the Ministry of Home Affairs stood at Rs 1,03,927 crore. Enhanced allocations ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Classification of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities
The interim Budget 2019 for the second time has set the ball rolling for the Classification of Denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities. Provisions in the Budget The Budget has made following announcements related to the denotified, Nomadic and Semi-Nomadic Communities: ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
INSTEX : Iran Trade Promotion Plan
INSTEX acronym of Instrument in Support of Trade Exchanges is a project of the three governments of UK, France and Germany to bypass US sanctions on Iran. INSTEX INSTEX is a special payment system which will help to save the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Sleep Deprivation and Alzheimer's Risk
The study published by the Researchers of the Washington University of the US published in the journal Science has found that sleep deprivation may increase the risk of developing Alzheimer’s disease. Alzheimer’s Disease Alzheimer’s disease is a chronic neurodegenerative disease that usually ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Enhancing Agribusiness of Cooperatives in Maharashtra
The Cooperatives Department of Maharashtra has decided to appoint managers at six major cities across the country to enhance agribusiness between cooperatives in Maharashtra and other States. Improving Agri-Business Maharashtra has a surplus of products such as onion, tomato, grapes, pomegranate, ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Comparing PM-KISAN with Rythu Bandhu scheme of Telangana
The union government announced the PM-KISAN farm support scheme to address the farm sector in crisis. Similar initiatives have already been announced by states. Here’s a comparison of the centre’s farm support scheme PM-KISAN with similar schemes from various states. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
The Future of Rail Report: Key Facts
The Future of the Rail Report was prepared by the International Energy Agency (IEA) in association with the International Union of Railways (UIC). Findings of the Report The report provides a specific focus on India, The important findings of the Future ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Aero India 2019
The 12th edition of Aero India, Aero India 2019, will be held at Air Force Station at Yelahanka in Bengaluru from February 20 to 24. Aero India 2019 aims to provide a significant platform in bolstering business opportunities in the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Startup India-WhatsApp Grand Challenge
The Facebook-owned messaging app WhatsApp has announced Startup India-WhatsApp Grand Challenge to encourage entrepreneurs and small businesses in India. About the challenge The challenge is being hosted in association with Invest India. The top 5 winners would receive a cash prize ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
Defence Ministry approves acquisition of Milan-2T Anti-Tank Missiles
The Defence Acquisition Council headed by Defence Minister Nirmala Sitharaman has approved the acquisition of the Rs 1,200 crore Milan-2T anti-tank missiles. While the requirement was of 70,000 different types of anti-tank guided missiles (ATGM) and 850 different launchers, the ..