Page-3 of Current Affairs - November, 2019

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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Authorised capital of Food Corporation of India increased to Rs.10000 cr from Rs.3500 cr

November 28, 2019

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) approved increasing authorized capital of Food Corporation of India (FCI) from existing Rs.3,500 crore to Rs.10,000 crore. CCEA was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Key Highlights FCI’s operations require maintaining perpetual stock of ..

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Cabinet approves MoUs with Saudi Arabia to combat smuggling of narcotic drugs

November 28, 2019

Union Cabinet has given ex-post facto approval for Memorandum of Understandings (MoUs) between Republic of India and Kingdom of Saudi Arabia in field of combating illicit trafficking and smuggling of Narcotic Drugs, Psychotropic Substances and Chemical Precursors. Highlights of MoU ..

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Cabinet approves loan waiver of worth Rs.4 Cr against Sikkim Mining Corporation

November 28, 2019

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has approved waiver of repayment of loan and interest thereon, of nearly worth Rs.4 crore outstanding against Sikkim Mining Corporation (SMC) including interest accrued on total amount from 1 April 2019, till this approval ..

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India-Myanmar MoU on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons

November 28, 2019

Union Cabinet has approved the Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Myanmar on bilateral cooperation for Prevention of Trafficking in Persons; Rescue, Recovery, Repatriation and Re-integration of victims of Trafficking. The cabinet was chaired by Prime Minister Narendra ..

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