Page-23 of Current Affairs - October, 2019
BIS celebrates World Standards Day
The members of IEC, ITU and ISO celebrated the World Standards Day on October 14. The day is celebrated to pay tribute to the experts all over the world who develop voluntary technical agreements that are published as International Standards ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
October 15: International Day of Rural Women
The International Day of Rural Women is commemorated every year by the United Nations. It was first passed under a resolution in 2007. The role of rural women is important to fulfil the vision of SDG – Sustainable Development Goals. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
South Asia Economic Focus, Making (De)Centralization Work Report: World Bank
As per the report released by World Bank on ‘South Asia Economic Focus, Making (De)Centralization Work’, Bangladesh has become the second-fastest growing economy in South Asia after Bhutan. According to the World Bank, Bangladesh and Nepal are estimated to grow ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Sangam Youth Festival organised by Indian Army
More than 1,500 students from 32 different colleges and universities participated in the ‘Sangam Youth Festival’ held at Bhadarwah, Jammu and Kashmir. The festival is being organised from 11 October to 15 October 2019. About Sangam Youth Festival The event ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
FATF Plenary meet: Pakistan to be scrutinized
The six-day plenary meeting of FATF – Financial Action Task Force is to be held in Paris. It is a part of the FATF Week that is being celebrated between October 13 and October 18, 2019. The meeting is attended ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Sourav Ganguly set to be new BCCI president
Former Indian captain Sourav Ganguly is all set to become the new president of Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) with elections unlikely to be held at BCCI’s Annual General Meeting on October 23. He defeated Brijesh Patel ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey, 2019
The National Blindness and Visual Impairment Survey was released by the Union Health Minister Dr Harsh Vardhan at the 13th Conference of Central Council of Health and Family Welfare. The survey was conducted by the AIIMS, Delhi and Union Ministry ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
BRICS Culture Ministers’ meeting held in Brazil
Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism (Independent charge) Prahlad Singh Patel participated in BRICS Culture Ministers’ meeting held in Curitiba, Brazil. At the meet the minister reaffirmed India’s commitment to contribute towards strengthening bonds between member countries. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
RCEP to meet again as India fails to agree on a common ground
The RCEP – Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership hosted meeting on October 11 and 12, 2019 in Xinhua Thailand. The trade ministers of 16 nations met and discussed on economic affairs in the region. However, due to India’s tough stand on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
National Kishore Kumar Samman for 2018-19
Noted director and producer Priyadarshan, was conferred the Madhya Pradesh government’s National Kishore Kumar Samman for 2018-19 at a function held in Khandwa, the birthplace of the legendary singer- actor, Kishore Kumar. Key Highlights Priyadarshan has made several blockbuster Malayalam ..