Page-18 of Current Affairs - March, 2019
World Gold Council Report
The World Gold Council its latest report highlights the quantum of gold holding by the different countries. The findings of the report are: India has the 11th largest gold reserve and the current holding pegged at 607 tonnes. India’s ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
RBI replies to RTI regarding Demonetisation
The minutes of meeting which had approved the demonetisation of Rs 500 and Rs 1000 currency notes has been revealed through RTI. The government had contested that demonetisation would help curb black money and a steep rise in Rs 500 ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
India at 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament
The 38th GeeBee Boxing Tournament was held at Helsinki, Finland. The Indian medal winners from the tournament are listed below: The lone gold medal for India was won by Kavinder Singh Bisht. He won against Indian counterpart Mohammed Hussamuddin in ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Govt Overhauls Oil, Gas Exploration Permits
The government has overhauled the rules for the oil and gas exploration permits. The Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas has released the new rules for oil and gas exploration permits: New rules make a departure from the from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
DRDO Develops Range of Combat Casualty Drugs
The Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has developed a range of combat drugs can extend the golden hour till the trooper is shifted to hospital. This range of drugs can bring down the death toll during instances like the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Smart City Indicator Survey
The Ireland-based Johnson Controls Building Technologies and Solutions has released its report for the second annual smart city indicator survey. The survey tracks key drivers, organisational barriers, technology trends, and the status of smart city solution implementations around the world. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Vastradan Campaign Sets Guinness World Record
Vastradan Campaign initiated by the erstwhile royal family of Udaipur has set the Guinness World Record for the largest collection of clothes for donation. The campaign had collected more than 3 lakh items of clothing. Vastradan Campaign Through the Vastradan Campaign, ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Tibetan Activists Mark National Uprising Day
Hundreds of Tibetan activists staged a protest and submitted a memorandum to the Office of United Nations India to mark the 60th anniversary of their National Uprising Day. National Uprising Day: Tibet March 10 which commemorates the 1959 Tibetan Uprising ..