Page-39 of Current Affairs - October, 2019
Single use plastics to be banned inside monuments: Govt
Single-use plastic will be banned inside and within a 100 metre periphery of all Archaeological Survey of India (ASI) protected monuments across the country. The announcement in this regard was made by Union Tourism Minister Prahlad Patel on the sidelines ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
What is Fit India Plog Run?
Plogging is picking up plastic and waste while jogging. The campaign signifies two effects namely ‘Swasth’ and ‘Swacchta’ which is staying fit while keeping the city clean. The Fit India Plog run is a part of the Fit India Movement ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
IRCTC to compensate Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express passengers for delay
In a first of its kind offer from any national carrier, the IRCTC will compensate passengers of new Lucknow-Delhi Tejas Express in case of delay in train schedule. The train is schedules to be flagged off on 4 October 2019. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Website of 11th DefExpo launched
The 11th DefExpo is scheduled to be held for the first time in Lucknow between 5th and 8th February 2020. It is an exhibition where the Indian Defense industry showcase its capabilities and promotes its export potential. It is a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India records highest monsoon rains in 25 years
The IMD (Indian Meteorological Department) said that India received 10% above average monsoon rains in 2019. It is the highest in 25 years. States like Maharashtra, Rajasthan, Karnataka received 35% more rainfall than the normal. It is the highest recorded ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
President of India to Confer ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman–2019’
President Ram Nath Kovind will be conferring ‘Vayoshreshtha Samman-2019’ on Eminent Senior Citizens & Institutions in recognition of their services towards the cause of elderly persons on 3 October 2019. The awards will be conferred at a function organized by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
October 1: International Day of Older Persons Observed
The International Day of Older Persons is observed to highlight contributions made by the older population to the society. It aims at raising awareness of opportunities and challenges of ageing in the world. According to the United Nations, between 2017 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
CBDT launches Documentation Identification Number
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has launched a computer-generated Document Identification Number (DIN) to ensure greater transparency and accountability in tax administration. Thus from now onwards, every CBDT communication will have to have a documentation identification number. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Surjit S Bhalla appointed as Executive Director for India at IMF
The Appointments Committee of Cabinet (ACC) has approved the appointment of Economist Surjit S Bhalla as Executive Director for India on board of International Monetary Fund (IMF). The 71 year old Bhalla is appointed for a period of three years ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India crosses 1 Cr LED street light mark, installed under SLNP
India has doubled the number of LED street lights from 49 lakh in March 2018 to 1 crore as on 1 October 2019. This one crore target has been reached by the country even as it missed the scaled-down target ..