Page-10 of Current Affairs - November, 2017

Manmohan Singh selected for Indira Gandhi Prize for Peace, Disarmament and Development

November 20, 2017

Former Prime Minister Manmohan Singh (85) was selected Indira Gandhi Prize for peace, disarmament and development for his leadership of the country between 2004 and 2014 and for enhancing India’s stature globally. He was unanimously chosen for the award by ..

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Manushi Chhillar wins Miss World 2017 title

November 18, 2017

India’s Manushi Chhillar (20) was crowned coveted Miss World crown for the year 2017. The win comes 17 years after Priyanka Chopra brought home coveted title in the year 2000. The winner of 2016 title, Puerto Rico’s Stephanie Del Valle ..

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NASA launches Joint Polar Satellite System-1

November 18, 2017

The National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) has launched a next-generation satellite called the Joint Polar Satellite System-1 (JPSS-1) into space. JPSS-1 is a joint venture between NASA and National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration (NOAA). It was launched into orbit ..

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Moscow declaration adopted for co-ordinated action on TB, end of HIV co-infection deaths

November 18, 2017

Health ministers, NGOs, and private sector representatives from 120 countries have adopted Moscow Declaration on the sidelines of the first WHO Global Ministerial Conference. The declaration calls for eliminating additional deaths from HIV co-infection by 2030 and achieving synergy in ..

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Government introduces Daily Drug Regimen for treatment of Tuberculosis

November 18, 2017

The Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has launched Daily Drug Regimen for treatment of Tuberculosis (TB) patients across the country under The Revised National TB Control Programme (RNTCP). Under it, Health Ministry is providing thrice weekly regimen for treatment ..

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Steering Committee of SARTTAC held in New Delhi

November 18, 2017

Interim Meeting of Steering Committee of International Monetary Fund (IMF)’s South Asia Regional Training and Technical Assistance Centre (SARTTAC) was held in New Delhi. Officials from all Six SARTTAC Member countries attended the meeting together with Development Partner representatives European ..

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First Namami Barak festival held in Assam

November 18, 2017

The first ever Namami Barak festival was held at Silchar in Assam. It was inaugurated by Assam Chief Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. The event was organised at 3 locations in Barak Valley also known as Southern Assam. Silchar is main event ..

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Union Cabinet approves setting up National Anti-profiteering Authority

November 17, 2017

The Union Cabinet approved setting up of National Anti-Profiteering Authority (NAA), an apex body with an overarching mandate under Goods and Services Tax (GST) regime so as to ensure the benefit of tax reaches consumers. It also approved creation of ..

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Government launches Saubhagya Web Portal

November 17, 2017

Ministry of Power launched Pradhan Mantri Sahaj Bijli Har Ghar Yojana – ‘Saubhagya’ Web Portal. The portal can be accessed at http://saubhagya.gov.in. The web portal aims to ensure transparency as well as accelerate household electrification in rural as well as ..

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CCEA approves continuation of four programmes under Integrated Child Development Services

November 17, 2017

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved four sub-schemes under Umbrella Scheme Integrated Child Development Services (ICDS). These four schemes include anganwadi services, programme for adolescent girls called Sabla, Child Protection Services and National Creche Scheme. Key Facts ..

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