Page-14 of Current Affairs - January, 2019
U.K. lawmakers reject Brexit deal
The British Parliament has rejected the Brexit deal proposed by the Prime Minister Theresa May. The British House of Commons voted 432 -202 against the deal struck between Britain’s government and the EU in November. Backstop provisions The conservative objectors who were ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Satyarup Siddhanta becomes world's youngest to climb 7 highest volcanoes, 7 highest mountains in 7 continents
Satyarup Siddhanta, 35-year-old Kolkata mountaineer has set the world record of youngest to climb 7 highest volcanoes, 7 highest mountains in 7 continents in 7 years. He is also the first Indian to conquer the seven mountain peaks and seven ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Delhi HC stays fine on HUL for GST profiteering
On the plea by Hindustan Unilever Ltd (HUL) against the order given by the National Anti-profiteering Authority (NAA), the Delhi High Court has stayed the fine imposed on HUL. Why the HUL has sought a review? The HUL has sought ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Sanrakshan Kshmata Mahotsav
Sanrakshan Kshmata Mahotsav (SAKSHAM) Vans was flagged off by Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas Dharmendra Pradhan to promote and create awareness among people on the need of oil and gas conservation for the future and the methods to do it. To spread the awareness about ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Infosys to develop advance Tax filing System
The Union government has approved Integrated E-filing and Centralised Processing Center 2.0 Project of the Income Tax Department to enhance the efficiency of income tax administration system in the country. Integrated E-filing and Centralised Processing Center 2.0 Project The objectives ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Union Cabinet approves expansion of Numaligarh refinery in Assam
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs has given its approval for the capacity expansion project of Numaligarh Refinery from 3 MMTPA (Million Metric Tonne Per Annum) to 9 MMTPA. The expansion project involves setting up a crude oil pipeline from ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Sustainable Catchment Forest Management launched in Tripura
Tripura Chief Minister Biplab Kumar Deb launched the Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) project which is undertaken with the assistance of JICA (Japan International Cooperation Agency). Sustainable Catchment Forest Management (SCATFORM) project The SCATFORM project aims to address issues such as forest cover loss ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Haryana announces Shaurya Award for Students
The Chief Minister of Haryana Manohar Lal Khattar has announced the Shaurya awards for students in the name of 71 state police martyrs. About the Shaurya Awards The Shaurya Awards with prize money of Rs 11,000 will be awarded to students in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
IMD Bulletin about the Average Temperatures in 2018: Key Facts
The Indian Meteorological Department (IMD) has released a bulletin highlighting the important features about the climatic conditions of 2018: India’s average mean monthly temperatures were “warmer than the normal” during all the months of the year except December. This more than ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Sanjay Jain, K M Nataraj appointed as Additional Solicitor Generals
President Ram Nath Kovind has appointed senior advocates Sanjay Jain and K M Nataraj as Additional Solicitor Generals of India. The appointments were made by the President as per the recommendations of the Appointments Committee of the cabinet. Appointments Committee ..