Page-20 of Current Affairs - November, 2018

CIMAP signs agreement with US-based RIFM for improving the quality of fragrant oils

November 10, 2018

Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CIMAP) has signed MoU with US-based Research Institute for Fragrant Materials (RIFM) for improving the quality of fragrant oils. It was signed at conclusion of two-day annual conference of International Fragrance Association (IFA) ..

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National Legal Services Day: November 9

November 10, 2018

National Legal Services Day (NLSD) is observed every year in India on 9th November to spread awareness for ensuring reasonable fair and justice procedure for all citizens. The aim of celebrating this day is to offer free of charge, proficient ..

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Jawahar Lal Sarin presented with France’s highest civilian honour

November 10, 2018

Renowned French scholar Jawahar Lal Sarin was presented with France’s highest civilian honour Chevalier de la Lgion d’Honneur. He was presented with this award in recognition of his outstanding contribution to enhancing Indo-French cultural cooperation and promoting French language. Jawahar ..

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CCEA approves Strategic Sale of Government Equity in Dredging Corporation Of India

November 9, 2018

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved strategic disinvestment of 100% Government of India’s shares in Dredging Corporation of India Limited (DCIL) to consortium of four ports. Presently, Central Government holds 73.44% shares in DCIL. The consortium of four ..

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Cabinet approves leasing out six airports through PPP

November 9, 2018

Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved leasing out six airports of Airports Authority of India (AAI) for operation, management and development under Public Private Partnership (PPP) in the first phase. This will be done through ..

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Cabinet approves filling of Padur Strategic Petroleum Reserves in Karnataka

November 9, 2018

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the filling of Padur Strategic Petroleum Reserves (SPR) in Karnataka by overseas National Oil Companies (NOCs). The filling of the SPR will be under PPP model and is being ..

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Cabinet approves setting up of Central Tribal University in Andhra Pradesh

November 9, 2018

Union Cabinet has approved setting up of Central Tribal University in Andhra Pradesh. The Union Cabinet meeting was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The proposed university will come up after necessary amendment in the Central Universities ..

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Defence Ministry enhances financial powers of Vice Chiefs of three Services

November 9, 2018

Union Defence Ministry has enhanced financial powers of three vice chiefs of the armed forces from Rs 100 crore to Rs 500 crore i.e. five times. This comes after vice chiefs were granted additional powers to carry out specific procurement ..

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