Page-26 of Current Affairs - November, 2017

Cabinet approves agreement on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters between India and Armenia

The Union Cabinet approved signing and ratifying agreement between India and Armenia on cooperation and mutual assistance in customs matters. The agreement will be signed by two countries after it is approved by respective Governments. Key Facts The agreement will ..

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Scientists develop earthquake-proof concrete

Researchers from University of British Columbia (UBC) in Canada have developed earthquake-proof fibre-reinforced concrete that can dramatically enhance the earthquake resistance of seismically vulnerable structures. Key Facts The cement material is engineered at molecular scale to be strong, malleable, and ..

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Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan: Nationwide science talent search examination

Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan (VVM), a nationwide science talent search examination will be held on 26th November 2017. It is unique initiative to give a boost to learning of science, technology and mathematics among youth-especially the school students. Vidyarthi Vigyan Manthan ..

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Indra-2017: Joint Indo-Russia Tri-Services Exercise successfully conducted

The Joint Indo-Russia Tri-Services Exercise INDRA-2017 was successfully conducted from 19 to 29 October 2017 at Vladivostok, Russia. It was India’s first joint tri-services exercise and also first between Russia and India. It was also first time Russia has hosted ..

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CCEA approves Special Banking Arrangement for payment of outstanding subsidy to fertilizer

The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved implementation of Special Banking Arrangement (SBA) for Rs. 10,000 crore for payment of outstanding claims on account of fertilizer subsidy in year 2016-17. CCEA chaired by Prime Minster Narendra Modi also approved ..

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Cabinet approves National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017

The Union Cabinet has approved introduction of National Council for Teacher Education (Amendment) Bill, 2017 in Parliament to amend National Council for Teacher Education (NCTE) Act, 1993. The amendment seeks to grant retrospective recognition to Central/State/Universities who are found to ..

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President inaugurates Global Clubfoot Conference

President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated Global Clubfoot Conference organised by CURE India in partnership with Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare in New Delhi. 500 doctors from20 countries and 29 Indian states are attending the conference. Clubfoot It is ..

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SEBI to bring Initial Coin Offerings using crypto currencies under its lens

The capital market regulator Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) is planning to bring Initial Coin Offerings (ICO) under its existing legal framework. In recent times, popularity of crypto currencies has increased rapidly and number of entities looking at ..

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