Page-19 of Current Affairs - October, 2018
Core Infra sector growth slows to 4.2% in August 2018
As per data released by Ministry of Commerce and Industry, the growth of core eight infrastructure sectors slowed down to 4.2% in August 2018 against 4.4% in the year-ago in same month. Key Facts The decline in growth was on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
World Habitat Day observed on October 1
The World Habitat Day was observed every year on first Monday in October all over the world. This year it was observed on 1 October 2018 with theme ‘Municipal Solid Waste Management’. The purpose of day is to reflect on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Indian-American Gita Gopinath appointed as Chief Economist of IMF
India-born economist Gita Gopinath was appointed Chief Economist of International Monetary Fund (IMF). She will take over as IMF chief economist after Maurice Obstfeld retires in December 2018. It makes her second Indian after former RBI governor Raghuram Rajan to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
International Day of Older Persons: October 1
The International Day of Older Persons (IDOP) is observed every year on October 1 to raise awareness about issues affecting elderly and to appreciate contributions that older people make to society. It also seeks to raise awareness about issues affecting ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
President gives assent to Karnataka Good Samaritan Protection Bill, 2016
President Ram Nath Kovind has given assent Karnataka Good Samaritan and Medical Professional (Protection and Regulation during Emergency Situations) Bill, 2016 under Article 200 of Constitution. With this, Karnataka became first state give legal protection to good Samaritans who help ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government constitutes Injeti Srinivas Competition Law Review Committee
Union Finance Ministry has constituted nine-member Competition Law Review Committee to ensure that legislation is in tune with changing business environment. It will be chaired by chaired by Corporate Affairs Secretary Injeti Srinivas and includes Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board of India (IBBI) Chairperson M S Sahoo ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
AICTE to establish country's first AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy in Jaipur
All India Council for Technical Education will establish country’s first AICTE Training and Learning (ATAL) Academy in Jaipur, capital of Rajasthan. Moreover, tree more ATAL academies will come at Thiruvananthapuram (Kerala), Guwahati (Assam) and Baroda (Gujarat) by next year. ATAL ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
International Translation Day: September 30
The second International Translation Day was observed by United Nations on 30 September 2018. Observance of this day seeks to recognize contribution of unsung heroes behind international diplomacy who work as language professionals to facilitate dialogue and contribute to development ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
IMF, World Bank and WTO launch Reinvigorating Trade and Inclusive Growth Report
International Monetary Fund (IMF), World Bank and World Trade Organization have collectively launched report “Reinvigorating Trade and Inclusive Growth”. In this report all three international organisations have sought liberalisation of global service sector, asserting that barriers to these services trade ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Niwari announced as 52nd district of Madya Pradesh
Madhya Pradesh Government has announced creation of new district Niwari. It will be 52nd district of the state and came into effect from October 1, 2018. The proposal to this effect was cleared by state Cabinet chaired by Chief Minister ..