Page-20 of Current Affairs - October, 2016
Janani Suraksha Yojana pays dividends: Study
As per the new study Janani Suraksha Yojana (JSY) has played important role in reducing ‘socioeconomic disparities’ existing in maternal care. The study was conducted by researchers from Delhi based National Council of Applied Economic Research. This is for first ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Hubble Space Telescope detects Great Balls of Fire
NASA’s Hubble Space Telescope (HST) has detected Great Balls of Fire (GBF), a mysterious super-hot blobs of gas seen near a dying star. The plasma gas balls were observed near a red giant called V Hydrae, about 1,200 light years ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
IAE to tie up with India for its global LED programme
The International Energy Agency (IAE) is going to partner with India to implement its Unnat Jyoti by Affordable LEDs for All (UJALA) initiative globally for energy savings. IAE has been impressed with performance of India’s UJALA programme in terms of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Government to invite bids soon for 36 inland waterways
The Union Government is going to soon float tenders to invite bids for the development for 36 inland waterways projects in the first phase. This move will help to tap the huge potential in the so-far-untapped inland waterways transport segment ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Government extends anti-dumping duty on certain Chinese products
The Union Government has extended anti-dumping duty on import of certain Chinese products, used in garment, toys and footwear manufacturing, for another five years i.e. till 2021. Decision in this regard was taken by Central Board of Excise and Customs ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
October 10: World Mental Health Day
The World Mental Health Day (WMHD) is observed every year on 10 October to raise awareness about mental health issues around the world and mobilizing efforts in support of mental health. Observance of the day seeks to provides an opportunity ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
October 9: World Post Day
The World Post Day is observed each year on October 9 to spread awareness about the postal services and their role in the everyday lives of people and businesses. 2016 Theme: “Innovation, Integration and Inclusion”. In India, this day is ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
India’s first international arbitration centre inaugurated in Mumbai
The first International Arbitration Centre of India was inaugurated in Mumbai, Maharashtra to provide an arbitration platform for Indian business houses to negotiate commercial disputes. The Mumbai Centre for International Arbitration (MCIA) was launched by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis. ..