Page-23 of Current Affairs - July, 2019

Centre fixes price for Sovereign Gold Bonds at Rs.3,443 per gram

July 7, 2019

Government of India has fixed the price at Rs.3,443 per gram for the new series of Sovereign Gold Bonds (SGBs) opening July 8. Key Highlights Union Finance Ministry recently announced that Centre in consultation with Reserve Bank of India (RBI) ..

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India to train Bangladeshi Civil Servants at Mussoorie

July 7, 2019

A batch Bangladeshi civil servant will be trained at the National Centre for Good Governance (NCGG), Mussoorie in Uttarakhand for a period between 2019-2025. NCGG is an institute under Department of Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances (DARPG). Key Highlights Background: ..

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State of the Education Report for India 2019 launched

July 5, 2019

The State of the Education Report for India 2019: Children with Disabilities, was recently launched at an event organized by UNESCO in New Delhi. The event was attended by more than 200 representatives from government, civil society, academia, partners and ..

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Working on a Warmer Planet: ILO Report

July 5, 2019

According to a recent report by International Labour Organization (ILO) titled- Working on a Warmer Planet – The Impact of Heat Stress on Labour Productivity and Decent Work, India will be the most affected country due to global warming. The ..

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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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