Page-14 of Current Affairs - July, 2019

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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MP gets its 1st international flight with Air India’s Indore-Dubai service

July 17, 2019

Indore, the commercial capital of Madhya Pradesh recently made it to international aviation map with national carrier Air India launching its flight service to Dubai from MP Airport. Air India Flight AI903 took wings from Indore’s Devi Ahilya Bai Holkar ..

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SC forms Panel to frame Emergency Plan to prevent extinction of Indian birds

July 17, 2019

Taking serious note of alarming extinction of two Indian birds namely Great Indian Bustard and Lesser Florican, the Supreme Court of India has constituted a High Powered Committee to urgently frame and implement an Emergency Response Plan for protection of ..

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