Page-19 of Current Affairs - July, 2019

1st-ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair to be held in India

July 5, 2019

The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) will be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. It scheduled from 11th till 13th October 2019. It is a unique initiative for taking farmers, artisans & other members of cooperatives ..

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SCR commissions Longest Electrified Railway Tunnel in India

July 5, 2019

South Central Railway (SCR), one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways has commissioned the longest electrified tunnel in Indian Railways. Key Features of Longest Electrified Railway Tunnel The newly commissioned electrified tunnel measures 6.6 kilometres. It is situated between ..

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MoU between India and Maldives for Shipping approved by Cabinet

July 5, 2019

Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Maldives for establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea, which was signed on 8 June 8 2019 during ..

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IMF Chief Christine Lagarde to now head European Central Bank

July 5, 2019

International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde has been confirmed as new head of European Central bank (ECB). Her appointment would make her 1st woman to lead powerful institution of ECB. Key Highlights Following Lagarde’s nomination as President of ..

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Centre ropes in IBM for pilot study on using AI in Agriculture

July 4, 2019

Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with IBM India Private Limited (Indian subsidiary of IBM) for undertaking a pilot study to utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) and weather technology solutions in agriculture in ..

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High trading costs impact liquidity of Indian equities: World Bank

July 4, 2019

As per latest study by World Bank, the turnover ratio of Indian stock market has fallen significantly by 60% in past 10 years. The turnover ratio fall has been higher in India in comparison to some of the other leading ..

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Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen appointed new President of EU Commission

July 4, 2019

Germany’s Ursula von der Leyen was appointed by European Union (EU) leaders as bloc’s next Chief Executive i.e. European Commission president. She will be replacing Jean-Claude Juncker. About Ursula von der Leyen The 60 year old, is the only minister ..

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RBI constitutes panel to review Core Investment Companies

July 4, 2019

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) constituted a working group to review regulatory guidelines and supervisory framework for Core Investment Companies (CIC). The 6-member working group is chaired by Tapan Ray, non-executive chairman, Central Bank of India and former Secretary in ..

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Unmanned Level Crossings in all Broad-Gauge Network eliminated: Govt

July 4, 2019

Union Minister of Railway Piyush Goyal recently informed Lok Sabha during Question Hour that Centre government has eliminated Unmanned Level Crossings (ULCs) in whole Broad-Gauge (BG) network in the country. Key Highlights On January 31, 2019, Indian Railways declared that ..

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Illegal Coal Mining in Meghalaya: SC directs State Govt to deposit fine

July 4, 2019

Supreme Court of India has directed Meghalaya state government to deposit Rs.100 crore fine imposed on it by National Green Tribunal (NGT) for failing to curb illegal coal mining with Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB). Key Highlights of Judgement A ..

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