Page-20 of Current Affairs - November, 2017

Breeding season of Olive Ridleys begin in Odisha

November 10, 2017

Olive Ridley turtles have started arriving in large at Gahirmatha beach in Odisha’s Kendrapara district for breeding season. Gahirmatha beach is known as world’s largest rookery of this species. During the breeding season, large numbers of turtles arrive at Gahirmatha ..

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RBI eases FEMA norms to spur investment from overseas

November 10, 2017

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has simplified Foreign Exchange Management (Transfer or Issue of Security by a Person Resident outside India) Regulations to make it easier for foreign investors to invest in the country. It was done by putting ..

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Second meeting of Island Development Agency held in New Delhi

November 9, 2017

The second meeting of Island Development Agency (IDA) was held in New Delhi. It was chaired by Rajnath Singh. It reviewed concept development plans and detailed master plans for holistic development of 9 islands. These 9 islands include four in ..

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India slips to 7th position in Global Business Optimism Ranking

November 9, 2017

India has slipped to 7th position in ‘business optimism’ index in September-November quarter period from earlier 2nd slot in the previous July-September quater. The fall in rank clearly shows clear signs of lag in the economy. The index was released ..

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Mary Kom wins gold medal in Asian Women's Boxing Championships

November 9, 2017

Five time world champion Mary Kom won gold medal in Asian Women’s Boxing Championships in Light Flyweight (48 kg) category. In the final match held at Ho Chi Minh City in Vietnam, she defeated North Korea’s Kim Hyang Mi in ..

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Government doubles import duty on wheat to 20%

November 9, 2017

The Central Board of Excise and Customs (CBEC) under Union Finance Ministry has doubled import duty on wheat to 20% from 10% to curb cheap shipments and give positive price signal to farmers in ongoing Rabi season. It also imposed ..

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IPPB Bank to become operational in 650 districts by April 2018

November 9, 2017

The Union Government has announced that India Post Payments Bank (IPPB) will become operational in all 650 districts of the country by April 2018 to facilitate financial inclusion. These banks will be linked to 1.55 lakh rural post offices for ..

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HS Prannoy, Saina Nehwal win 82nd Senior National Championship titles

November 9, 2017

HS Prannoy (World no 11) won the 82nd Senior National Championship title of Badminton in men’s single category by defeating Kidambi Srikanth (World No 2) by 21-15, 16-21, 21-7 score. The women’s single title was won by Saina Nehwal (World ..

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