Page-12 of Current Affairs - November, 2018

Government approves 3 new proposals under Nirbhaya Fund

November 17, 2018

Union Government has approved three proposals under Nirbhaya Fund including setting up of 1023 Fast Track Special Courts (FTSCs). Decision in this regard was taken by Empowered Committee of Officers under Nirbhaya Fund, under Chairmanship of Secretary, Women and Child ..

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Government inks $300 million loan agreement with ADB to support IIFCL

November 17, 2018

Union Government has inked $300 million Loan Agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) to support lending by India Infrastructure Finance Company Limited (IIFCL). The loan will enhance availability of long-term finance for PPP projects, improve operational capacity of IIFCL. It ..

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India and ADB sign $169 Million Loan to Provide Water and Sanitation Services in Tamil Nadu

November 17, 2018

Union Government has inked $169 Million Loan agreement with Asian Development Bank (ADB) for Tamil Nadu Urban Flagship Investment Program. It is first tranche of $500 million multi-tranche financing to provide water and sanitation services in Tamil Nadu. Tamil Nadu ..

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National Press Day: November 16

November 17, 2018

The National Press Day (NPD) is celebrated every year on November 16 as symbolic of free and responsible press in India. This was the day on which Press Council of India (PCI) started functioning as moral watchdog to ensure that ..

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9th Annual Defence and Security Dialogue between India and China held in Beijing

November 16, 2018

The 9th Annual Defence and Security Dialogue between India and China held in Beijing. It held between the two defence delegations headed by defence secretary Sanjay Mitra and China’s deputy chief of Joint Staff Department of the Central Military Commission. ..

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NITI Aayog constitutes Himalayan State Regional Council for development of Himalayan region

November 16, 2018

NITI Aayog has constituted Himalayan State Regional Council to ensure sustainable development of Indian Himalayan region. It will be chaired by Dr VK Saraswat, Member, NITI Aayog and will consist of Chief Secretaries of Himalayan States as well as Secretaries ..

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Swadesh Darshan Scheme: Two North East Circuit Projects inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh

November 16, 2018

Union Ministry of Tourism has inaugurated two important projects as part of Development of North East Circuit under Swadesh Darshan Scheme in Arunachal Pradesh. The projects were jointly inaugurated by Union Minister of State (IC) Tourism,K J Alphons, and Arunachal ..

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2nd Mega Food Park in Maharashtra inaugurated in Aurangabad

November 16, 2018

Union Minister for Food Processing Industries Harsimrat Kaur Badal inaugurated 2nd Mega Food Park in Maharashtra, in Wahegaon and Dhangaon village in Paithan taluka of Aurangabad district. It was launched under Mega Food Park Scheme and is promoted by Paithan ..

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