Page-11 of Current Affairs - July, 2019

Cabinet approves setting up of National Medical Commission replacing MCI

July 18, 2019

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved National Medical Commission Bill, 2019 which provides for setting up of a National Medical Commission in place of Medical Council of India (MCI) so as to usher comprehensive reforms in ..

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Cabinet approves 2880 MW Dibang MPP in Arunachal Pradesh

July 18, 2019

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved expenditure on pre-investment activities and various clearances for Dibang Multipurpose Project (MPP) in Arunachal Pradesh for an amount of Rs.1600 crore. About Dibang Multipurpose Project ..

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21st Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship begins in Cuttack

July 18, 2019

Commonwealth Table Tennis Championship 2019 began at the Jawaharlal Indoor Stadium in Cuttack, Odisha. The tournament will be held from Wednesday 17th to Monday 22nd July 2019. 12 Nations are participating in 21st edition of CTTC. The event was inaugurated ..

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Cabinet approves extension of term of 15th Finance Commission

July 18, 2019

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved extension of term of 15th Finance Commission (XV-FC) up to 30 November 2019. This will enable FC to examine various comparable estimates for financial projections in view of reforms as ..

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Kulbhushan Jadhav Case: ICJ asks Pakistan to review conviction order

July 18, 2019

International Court of Justice (ICJ) has directed Pakistan to review conviction order of Kulbhushan Jadhav and, until then, put his death sentence on hold. ICJ also asked Islamabad to allow New Delhi consular access at earliest. This is a major ..

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Maharashtra Govt. raises Financial Aid for Martyrs’ Kin to Rs.1 crore

July 17, 2019

The Maharashtra government has approved an increase in financial assistance given to families of martyred and disabled soldiers hailing from state who lay down their life in the line of duty. The approved four-time increase in compensation from Rs 25 ..

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Palau becomes 76th nation to join International Solar Alliance

July 17, 2019

Palau, an archipelago of more than 500 islands in Oceania, has become 76th signatory country to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The agreement was opened for signature during COP22 (22nd Conference of the Parties) at Marrakech, Morocco on 15 ..

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Newly Appointed Governors of Chattisgarh and Andhra Pradesh

July 17, 2019

President Ram Nath Kovind has confirmed appointment of Rajya Sabha member Anusuiya Uikey as Governor of Chhattisgarh and Senior Bhartiya Janta Party (BJP) leader Biswa Bhusan Harichandan as Governor of Andhra Pradesh. Anusuiya Uikey She is a sitting member of ..

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India secures top spot in Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship

July 17, 2019

India finished on top of medals tally at Commonwealth Weightlifting Championship held in Apia, Samoa. Indian 37-member weightlifting contingent topped the medal tally in both junior and senior age groups. Key Highlights Weightlifting events were held across 3 categories- Senior, ..

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Rajya Sabha passes Airports Economic Regulatory Authority (Amendment) Bill 2019

July 17, 2019

The Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India (Amendment) Bill, 2019 has been passed by Rajya Sabha. The bill seeks to amend Airports Economic Regulatory Authority of India Act, 2008. It is yet to be passed by Lok Sabha. Salient Features ..

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