Page-14 of Current Affairs - November, 2017
Cabinet approves Scientific and Technological Cooperation agreement between India and Belarus
The Union Cabinet had approved agreement between India and Belarus on Scientific and Technological Cooperation for mutual benefit in the areas of science, technology, agriculture, etc. The agreement was signed between Indian National Science Academy (INSA) and National Academy of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
India’s first mega Coastal Economic Zone to come up at JNPT in Maharashtra
The Union Government has given go-ahead for setting up India’s first mega coastal economic zone (CEZ) at Jawaharlal Nehru Port (JNPT) in Maharashtra. The first of its kind mega CEZ will stretch along north Konkan region spread across Mumbai, Thane, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Sampriti 2017: Indo-Bangladesh Joint Military Exercise held in Mizoram
Joint Indo-Bangladesh Training Exercise SAMPRITI 2017 was culminated at Counter Insurgency & Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte in Mizoram. The exercise was aimed to strengthen and broaden the aspects of interoperability and cooperation between the Indian and Bangladesh Armies. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
China launches world’s first fully electric cargo ship
China launched world’s first fully electric cargo ship in Guangzhou, capital city of Guangdong province. It is the first ship in the world to use lithium ion battery. The ship will be mainly used to run in inland section of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Bio-toilets to be installed in all trains by 2018-end: Government
The Union Ministry of Railways has advanced target for 100% completion of installing human waste discharge free Bio-toilets in coaches to December 2018. Earlier, the target to install bio-toilets in all its coaches as part of the Swachh Bharat Mission ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Hunar Haat inaugurated in IITF 2017
The Union Ministry of Minority Affairs had organised Hunar Haat at India International Trade Fair (IITF) at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi. It displayed exquisite pieces of handicraft and handloom prepared by master artisans from across the country. Hunar Haat The ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
Government to introduce BS-VI auto fuels in Delhi from 2018
The Petroleum Ministry in consultation with Public Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs) has decided for preponement of BS-VI grade auto fuels in National Capital Territory (NCT) of Delhi from 1st April 2018 instead of 1st April 2020. This decision was taken ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2017
RBI Governor Urjit Patel appointed to Financial Stability Institute Advisory Board
RBI Governor Urjit Patel was appointed to Financial Stability Institute Advisory Board (FSAB) or Bank of International Settlement (BIS). BIS is international financial organisation owned by 60 member central banks across world. The Financial Stability Institute (FSI) of BIS assists ..