Page-2 of Current Affairs - November, 2019

NDTV wins International Press Institute India award for Excellence in Journalism

November 29, 2019

India’s private news channel NDTV has been awarded International Press Institute India award for excellence in journalism by the India chapter of the Vienna-based International Press Institute. NDTV was awarded for its ‘expose of the conspiracy to scuttle’ the Kathua ..

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Govt. constitutes committee for reviewing draft of National Code for Good Governance in Sports

November 29, 2019

Union Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports (MYAS) has constituted a 13-member expert committee to review the Draft National Code for Good Governance in Sports, 2017. Key Highlights Members: The committee will be chaired by Retired SC Justice Mukundakam Sharma ..

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ADB, India sign $451 million loan to strengthen Power Connectivity in Tamil Nadu

November 29, 2019

Government of India and Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed a $451 million loan for strengthening power connectivity between northern and southern parts of Chennai–Kanyakumari Industrial Corridor (CKIC) which is part of East Coast Economic Corridor (ECEC). ECEC is India’s ..

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Govt propose to set up new rocket launch pad near Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu

November 29, 2019

Union Government is planning to set up a new rocket launch pad near Kulasekarapattinam in Tamil Nadu. At present, the Indian Space Research organisation (ISRO) has two launch pads at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDCC) in Sriharikotta, Andhra Pradesh. The ..

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NIFTEM to conduct National Organic Festival of Women Entrepreneurs

November 29, 2019

Union Ministry of Food Processing Industries (MoFPI) and Union Ministry of Women and Child Development (MoWCD) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to organise ‘National Organic Festival of Women Entrepreneurs’. The event will be planned and organized through National Institute ..

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1st International Conference on Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience

November 29, 2019

The 1st International Conference on ‘Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience – 2019’ was held in New Delhi.  It was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G. Kishan Reddy.  International Conference on Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience Objective: ..

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Shipping Ministry approves Loktak Inland Waterways Project in Manipur

November 29, 2019

Union Ministry of Shipping (MoS) has approved long pending demand of Government of Manipur for development of Loktak Inland Waterways Project in the north eastern state. The request for development of this project was made by L Susindro Meitei, Chairman ..

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Global Diplomacy Index 2019

November 28, 2019

The 2019 Global Diplomacy Index was released by Sydney-based Lowy Institute. The index gives the latest statistics and marking about how the world’s diplomatic networks are expanding and, in certain cases, shrinking. The index ranked 61 countries across the world. ..

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Cabinet approves extension of norms for mandatory packaging in jute materials

November 28, 2019

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has accorded its approval for mandatory packaging of foodgrains and sugar in jute material for Jute Year 2019-20. The scope of mandatory packaging norms under Jute Packaging Material (JPM) Act, 1987 has been retained ..

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NuGen Mobility Summit-2019 being held in Haryana

November 28, 2019

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated NuGen Mobility Summit-2019 at International Center of Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar, Haryana. This three-day conference will be held from 27 to 29 November 2019. About NuGen Mobility ..

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