Page-20 of Current Affairs - November, 2018

Justices Hemant Gupta, R. Subhash Reddy, M R Shah and Ajay Rastogi were sworn in as judges of SC

November 3, 2018

Justices Hemant Gupta, R Subhash Reddy, Mukesh Kumar Rasikbhai Shah and Ajay Rastogi were sworn-in as the Judges of Supreme Court. They were administered oath of office by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi. They will have tenure till they attain age ..

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Union Cabinet approves opening up of International Solar Alliance membership to all UN countries

November 2, 2018

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for opening up International Solar Alliance (ISA) membership to all countries that are members of the United Nations. In this regard, Cabinet has approved to move ..

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Dharma Guardian-2018: First India-Japan military exercise begins in Vairengte, Mizoram

November 2, 2018

The first joint military exercise named “Dharma Guardian” between India and Japan has begun at Indian Army’s Counter-Insurgency Warfare School at Vairengte (Mizoram). The exercise is aimed at developing mutual understanding and respect between militaries of both countries, as also ..

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and South Korea for strengthening cooperation in Tourism

November 2, 2018

The Union Cabinet Narendra Modi has approved signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and South Korea for strengthening cooperation in the field of Tourism. Objectives of MoU Expand bilateral cooperation in tourism sector Increase exchange of information and ..

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Lt General Rajeshwar takes over as 12th Chief of Integrated Defence Staff

November 2, 2018

Lt Gen P S Rajeshwar took over as 12th Chief of Integrated Defence Staff to Chairman, COSC. Prior to this appointment, he was serving as Director General (Perspective Planning) at Integrated Headquarters, Ministry of Defence. Lt Gen PS Rajeshwar He ..

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Cabinet approves renaming of Jharsuguda Airport in Odisha as Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda

November 2, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved renaming of Jharsuguda Airport in Odisha as “Veer Surendra Sai Airport, Jharsuguda” after Veer Surendra Sai who is well-known freedom fighter of Odisha. The renaming of airport fulfills long-pending demand of Odisha Government and reflects ..

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Union Cabinet approves India-Morocco agreement on legal assistance in criminal matters

November 2, 2018

The Union Cabinet has approved agreement between India and Morocco on mutual legal assistance in criminal matters. The Union Cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key Facts The agreement will provide broad legal framework for bilateral cooperation between ..

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Rahul Dravid inducted into ICC Hall of Fame

November 2, 2018

Former India captain Rahul Dravid was officially inducted into International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Hall of Fame. He presented memento by the legendary opener Sunil Gavaskar at Greenfield International Stadium in Thiruvananthapuram, Kerala. With this, Dravid became fifth Indian cricketer after ..

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India ranked 77th World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business Index

November 1, 2018

India ranked 77th among 190 countries by leapfrogging 23 ranks in World Bank’s Ease of Doing Business (EODB) 2018 rankings. In the 2017 rankings, India ranked 100th and had jumped 30 places. In 2016, 2015 and 2014, India had not ..

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India successfully conducted night trial of Agni-I ballistic missile

November 1, 2018

India has successfully carried out night user trial of Agni-I short-range nuclear-capable ballistic missile. The test flight was conducted by Indian Army’s Strategic Forces Command off Abdul Kalam Island in Bay of Bengal, off the coast of the Indian state ..

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