Page-26 of Current Affairs - July, 2019

Manoj Kumar Nambiar elected Chairman of MFIN

July 3, 2019

Manoj Kumar Nambiar Managing Director of Arohan Financial Services has been elected as new chairman of Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN). He was elected at 6th annual general meeting of MFIN. Highlights Nambiar is also a director on boards of IntelleCash ..

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Kaziranga National Park: Special Rhino Protection Force deployed

July 2, 2019

An 82-member Special Rhino Protection Force which is trained to combat poachers and understand animal behaviour was recently deployed in Kaziranga National Park (KNP). About Special Rhino Protection Force Background: The process of setting up special force was initiated in ..

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New Zealand bans Single-Use Plastic shopping bags

July 2, 2019

New Zealand has officially banned single-use plastic shopping bags with effect from 1 July 2019. It has also introduced hefty fines for businesses that continue to provide them. As per United Nation Environment Programme (UNEP) more than 80 countries have ..

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High Powered Committee for ‘Transformation of Agriculture’ constituted

July 2, 2019

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has constituted a High-powered Committee of Chief Ministers (CMs) for ‘Transformation of Indian Agriculture’. HPC was set up subsequent to the deliberations of Governing Council meeting of NITI Aayog and in keeping with promise of Centre ..

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UGC launches STRIDE scheme to boost research culture in universities

July 2, 2019

University Grants Commission (UGC) has launched STRIDE scheme to boost research culture and innovation in colleges and universities. STRIDE stands for Scheme for Trans-disciplinary Research for India’s Developing Economy. Key Features of STRIDE Objective: To identify young talent, build capacity, ..

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WBC Asia: Indian Pro Boxer Vaibhav Yadav wins

July 2, 2019

Indian pro boxer Vaibhav Yadav became World Boxing Council (WBC) Asia silver Welterweight Champion after winning the title bout held in Pattaya, Thailand. Highlights He won the title after defeating Fahpetch Singmanassak of Thailand. Vaibhav clinched a 3rd-round knockout win ..

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Garuda-VI: Indo-French Joint Air Exercise begins

July 2, 2019

Indian Air Force (IAF) and Armée de l’Air (French Air Force) are participating in Garuda VI, a bilateral air exercise at Mont de Marsan in France. The last edition of joint exercise between IAF-FAF was held in June 2014 at ..

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Nagaland declared ‘Disturbed Area’ under AFSPA for 6 more months

July 2, 2019

Centre has declared entire State of Nagaland a ‘disturbed area’ for a period of 6 more months under Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act (AFSPA) with effect from 30 June 2019. The central government opinion was notified by Union Ministry of ..

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