Page-21 of Current Affairs - October, 2019
Shirui Lily Festival: Manipur
The northeastern state of Manipur is hosting the 3rd state level Shirui Lily Festival, 2019 from 16-19 October. The festival was inaugurated by Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Tourism and Culture Prahlad Singh Patel at Shirui Vangayan Ground ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
DRDO: Technology Transfer Agreements signed
The Defense Research and Development Organization (DRDO) signed 30 licensing agreement for ToT-Transfer of Technology with 16 Indian companies. The list of companies includes start-ups as well. The main purpose of the agreement is to fulfill the requirements of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
11th Nuclear Energy Conclave
The India Energy Forum organized the 11th Nuclear Energy Conclave in New Delhi. The theme of the event was “Economics of Nuclear Power-Innovation towards safer and cost-effective technologies”. It was inaugurated by the Union Minister of State for development of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
FSSAI: Processed milk samples fail to meet quality norms
According to the FSSAI (Food Safety and Standard Authority of India), 37.7% of samples tested failed to meet the quality norms. This was mainly because, the presence of contaminants like sugar, Maltodextrin and fats were above permissible limits. The study ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
IPS Anup Kumar Singh appointed as new NSG Chief
The Appointments Committee of the Cabinet led by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has appointed Senior Indian Police Service (IPS) officer Anup Kumar Singh as the new Director-General of National Security Guard (NSG), also known as ‘black cats commando’ force. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
DanX: Defence of Andaman and Nicobar Islands Exercise
The second edition of the Defense of Andaman and Nicobar Islands, 2019, a large joint exercise was conducted by the ANC (Andaman and Nicobar Command) between October 14 and October 18, 2019. Mobilisation and Field manoeuvres were carried out by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Indian Railways to run its first Buddhist Circuit train
Indian Railways will run its first Buddhist Circuit train from 20 to 26 October 2019 covering sites related to Gautam Buddha in India and Nepal. Key Highlights IRCTC will run train covering destinations such as- Lumbini (where Buddha was born) ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Jammu & Kashmir Legislative Council abolished
The 62-year-old State Legislative Council of Jammu and Kashmir has come to an end with State Administration issuing formal orders for its abolition with immediate effect. The transition of Ladakh region as the youngest Union Territory will be done on ..