Page-19 of Current Affairs - November, 2016
Punjab Law Terminating Sutlej-Yamuna Link Agreement unconstitutional: SC
The Supreme Court has scrapped Punjab Termination of Water Agreements Act, 2004 which unilaterally allows Punjab to stop sharing Ravi, Beas waters with other States. Ruling in this regard was given by a five-judge SC Constitution Bench led by Justice ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
India to host 2018 International Competition Network annual conference
The Competition Commission of India (CCI) was selected as the host the 2018 International Competition Network (ICN) in New Delhi in March–April 2018. By virtue of this event, CCI has also been inducted as an ex-officio member of the steering ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Peru to host 2016 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation Summit
The 2016 Asia-Pacific Economic Cooperation (APEC) Forum’s Leaders Summit will be held in Lima, Peru from November 19 to 20, 2016. The theme of the summit is “Quality Growth and Human Development” and the official logo is the architecture of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Guy Ryder re-elected as DG of ILO
Guy Ryder from United Kingdom has been re-elected Director-General of the International Labour Organisation (ILO) for a second five-year term. He was elected by the Governing Body of the International Labour Organization (ILO) and received 54 of the 56 votes. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
India should improve ports, logistics to boost exports: World Bank
World Bank in its report has mentioned that India must take steps to improve ports and logistics and frame policies to reduce farm subsidies to emerge as an export powerhouse. It was mentioned in the World Bank’s recently released report ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
10 November: World Science Day for Peace and Development
The World Science Day for Peace and Development is observed on 10 November 2016 across the world to raise awareness of benefits of science in our daily life. 2016 Theme: “Celebrating Science Centres and Science Museums”. It highlights the importance ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Delhi Declaration on Agrobiodiversity Management adopted
The first International Agrobiodiversity Congress (IAC) held in New Delhi has adopted New Delhi Declaration on Agrobiodiversity Management. In the declaration, 900 participants from 60 countries have urged researchers and policy-makers to strengthen and promote complementary conservation strategies to conserve ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Union Government launches Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana for entrepreneurs
The Union Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship has launched of Pradhan Mantri Yuva Yojana (PMYY) to scale up an ecosystem of entrepreneurship for youngsters. The scheme was launched by Union Minister of State(I/C) for Skill Development and Entrepreneurship Rajiv ..