Page-23 of Current Affairs - May, 2018

Cabinet approves accession to WHO protocol to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products

May 3, 2018

The Union Cabinet has given approval to accede to Protocol under World Health Organization (WHO) Framework Convention on tobacco control to eliminate illicit trade in tobacco products. It will be applicable to both smoking and chewing or smokeless tobacco (SLT) ..

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Cabinet approves Restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines

May 3, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved restructuring of Indian Bureau of Mines (IBM) by upgradation, creation and abolition of certain posts of Joint Secretary-level and above. Decision in this regard was taken at Union Cabinet Meeting chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..

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Task Force on Establishment of CDRI submits report to MHA

May 3, 2018

The Task Force constituted on “Establishing a Coalition on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure (CDRI)” has submitted its report to Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA). The Task Force was constituted by MHA in August, 2017 and was headed by Preeti Saran, Secretary ..

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Manufacturing growth improves slightly in April 2018: PMI

May 3, 2018

The Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers’ Index (PMI) rose to 51.6 in April 2018 form from 51 in March 2018. It indicates faster improvement in health of India’s manufacturing economy than in prior month. Key Facts PMI showed that manufacturing ..

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South Western Command conducts Exercise Vijay Prahar in Rajasthan

May 2, 2018

South Western Command of Indian Army is conducting ‘Vijay Prahar’ exercise in Mahajan area close to Suratgarh in Rajasthan. In this exercise, over 20,000 troops are participating with fighting equipment for couple of weeks to fine-tune jointmanship with the Indian ..

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Core sector growth slows to 4.1% in March 2018

May 2, 2018

According to index of eight core industries released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, core sector growth in March 2018 slowed to 4.1%, a three-month low due to weak performance in six sectors. These sectors are coal, crude oil, natural ..

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National Digital Communications Policy 2018: DoT releases draft Telecom policy

May 2, 2018

The Department of Telecommunications (DoT) has released draft of new Telecom policy – National Digital Communications Policy, 2018. The policy seeks to unlock transformative power of digital communications networks to achieve the goal of digital empowerment and well-being of the ..

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14 of Indian cities figure in World’s 20 most polluted cities list: WHO

May 2, 2018

According to Global Urban Air Pollution database released by World Health Organisation (WHO), 14 Indian cities have figured in list of world’s 20 most polluted cities in terms of particulate matter PM2.5 levels in 2016. These 14 cities include Delhi, ..

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President to preside over PM-headed panel on Gandhi 150th birth Anniversary

May 2, 2018

President Ram Nath Kovind will preside over first meeting of National Committee for Commemoration of 150th Birth Anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi in 2019. The committee is headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and has 114 members on board including Vice ..

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9th India-Japan Energy Dialogue held in New Delhi

May 2, 2018

The 9th India Japan Energy Dialogue was held in New Delhi. Both countries issued Joint Statement at conclusion of the meeting, agreeing to work together for energy security, energy access and climate change issues. The meeting was chaired by Minister ..

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