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Solar Wind Farms along Indo – Pakistan border
India has a target of 175 GW of clean energy by 2022. In order to achieve the target, India plans to set up solar and wind projects on fallow lands along the international border with Pakistan. Currently India is generating ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
UN Financial Crisis
On October 9, 2019, the United Nations called its member states to pay their outstanding dues. As the organization is facing severe financial crisis, there may not be enough funds to pay staff salaries next month. According to the United ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
October 11: International Day of Girl Child
Every year, October 11 is commemorated as International Day of Girl Child by the United Nations. The day is important as it raises awareness of issues faced by girls internationally. The major problems faced by girls includes forced child marriage, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
National Coordination Center – A database of Maoists
The Government of India is planning to set up a National Coordination Center (NCC) that will function as a data bank of Maoists. It will act as a synergy point for anti – Maoist operations and intelligence gathering. Key features ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Cabinet approves Rs.5.5 lakh package for PoK families who initially settled outside J&K
Union Cabinet has approved one-time payment of 5.5 lakh rupees as resettlement package for 5,300 displaced families which had come from Pakistan-occupied Kashmir (PoK) and initially settled outside Jammu and Kashmir but later relocated. It will be provided under Rehabilitation ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Kerala govt gets RBI’s nod for formation of Kerala Bank
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has given its final nod to Kerala Government for the formation of Kerala Bank. The final nod by RBI was subjected to certain conditions. RBI’s approval is valid only till 31 March 2020. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
PM-Kisan: Cabinet approves relaxation of Aadhaar seeding of data of beneficiaries
Union Cabinet has approved relaxation of mandatory requirement of Aadhaar Seeded data as pre-condition for release of funds to beneficiaries under Pradhan Mantri KisanSamman Nidhi (PM-Kisan) scheme. About Pradhan Mantri KisanSamman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) It is Central Sector Scheme to provide ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
38th India Carpet Expo, Varanasi
The CEPC – Carpet Export Promotion Council is organizing 38th India Carpet Expo between October 11 and October 14, 2019. The aim of the expo is to promote cultural heritage and weaving skills of hand made Indian carpets. It acts ..