Page-18 of Current Affairs - October, 2018
Odisha Government launches food security scheme
Odisha Government has launched State Food Security Scheme (SFSS) to benefit the 25 lakh poor people who were left out of the National Food Security Act (NFSA). It was launched by Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik on the occasion of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Supreme Court judge Madan Bhimarao Lokur appointed Executive Chairman of NALSA
President Ramnath Kovind has appointed senior judge of Supreme Court Madan Bhimarao Lokur (64) as Executive Chairman of National Legal Services Authority of India (NALSA). He was appointed by President in exercise of power conferred under Clause (b) of sub-section ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
NAREDCO signs MoU with Housing Ministry to provide skill training and jobs in construction sector
Realtors body National Real Estate Development Council (NAREDCO) has signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs to provide skill training and jobs in construction sector for 2.5 lakh poor people. The partnership will strengthen skill ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
International Day of Non-Violence: October 2
The International Day of Non-violence is celebrated every year on 2 October throughout world on birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi, leader of Indian independence movement and also pioneer of philosophy of non-violence (ahimsa). Observance of this day seeks to promote ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Manufacturing PMI rises to 52.2 in September 2018
According to Nikkei India Manufacturing Purchasing Managers Index (PMI), manufacturing activity improved in September 2018 on the back of stronger gains in new orders, output, and employment. The monthly PMI grew to 52.1 in September 2018 from 51.7 in August ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
BSE becomes first stock exchange to launch commodity derivative contracts
India’s leading bourse Bombay Stock Exchange (BSE) became first stock exchange in the country to launch commodity derivative contracts. It has launched contracts in popular commodities like gold (1kg) and silver (30kg). This launch comes after unified exchange regime kicked ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
James P. Allison and Tasuku Honjo awarded 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine
The 2018 Nobel Prize in Physiology or Medicine was jointly awarded to two immunologists James P. Allison (US) and Tasuku Honjo (Japan) for their discovery of Immune checkpoint therapy i.e. cancer therapy by inhibition of negative immune regulation. It was ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government launches SATAT initiative to promote Compressed Bio-Gas production
Ministry of Petroleum & Natural Gas has launched Sustainable Alternative Towards Affordable Transportation (SATAT) aimed at providing sustainable alternative towards affordable transportation. The initiative was launched with PSU Oil Marketing Companies (OMCs i.e. IOC, BPCL and HPCL). SATAT Initiative The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
India, Uzbekistan sign 17 agreements for cooperation in various sectors
India and Uzbekistan have inked 17 agreements including for cooperation in the fields of tourism, national security, training of diplomats, against trafficking and visa free travel for diplomatic passport holders. These agreements were signed after delegation level talks Prime Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
India ranks 5th in world terms of largest pictorial warning on cigarette packs
India was ranked 5th among 206 countries in Cigarette Package Health Warnings: International Status Report 2018 released by Canadian Cancer Society. The ranking of the countries was in terms of largest pictorial warning on cigarette packs. In India, 85% of ..