Page-26 of Current Affairs - November, 2016

GST Council fixes 4-rate structure

November 4, 2016

The GST Council has finalised 4 tier Goods and Services Tax (GST) rate structure with a multiple-slab rates, including the cess for the new indirect tax regime. Thus, GST will be levied at multiple rates ranging from 0% to 28%. ..

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NASA completes construction of James Webb Space Telescope

November 4, 2016

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has completed the construction of the James Webb Space Telescope (JWST) after more than 20 years of work. JWST is the largest-ever space telescope is expected to launch in 2018 following the in-depth ..

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Paris Agreement on Climate Change enters into force

November 4, 2016

The Paris Agreement to combat climate change officially entered into force after 55 parties to the convention accounting for at least 55% of total GHG (greenhouse gas) emissions ratified it. The threshold for entry into force of the Paris Agreement ..

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Maharashtra becomes first state to launch cyber police stations in all districts

November 4, 2016

Maharashtra became the first state in the country to have a cyber-police station in each district to take on cyber criminals. In this regard, state government is converting 42 state-of-the-art cybercrime labs into cyber police stations simultaneously. Key Facts These ..

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India’s first titanium project starts test production in Odisha

November 4, 2016

The first titanium project of India has started its test production Ganjam district of Odisha. The project has been established by Saraf Group. This is first of its kind titanium plant and the only one in the country. During the ..

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Chinese scholar Xuan Zang stayed in Vijayawada to study Buddhist scriptures

November 4, 2016

Seventh century Chinese Buddhist pilgrim and scholar Xuan Zang (also spelled Hsuan Tsang)  stayed a couple of years in Bezawada (the old name of Vijayawada) to copy and study Buddhist scriptures. In 630 AD, Xuan Zang came to India through ..

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Rekha to be awarded DIFF Lifetime Achievement Award

November 4, 2016

Veteran Bollywood actress and Rajya Sabha MP Rekha will be honoured by the upcoming Dubai International Film Festival (DIFF) with a Lifetime Achievement Award. She will be honoured for her 40-year career contribution and participation in more than 180 films. ..

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurate Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction

November 3, 2016

Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the 2016 Asian Ministerial Conference on Disaster Risk Reduction (AMCDRR) in New Delhi. The conference has been organised by Union Government in collaboration with the United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR). Key Facts ..

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