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RBI Consumer Confidence Survey, 2019
According to RBI Consumer Confidence Survey, the consumer confidence dipped to a six-year low. The federal bank says that this is mainly due to decline in employment, income and discretionary spending. The CSI – Current Situation Index fell to 89.4 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
World Space Week: 4-10 October: Important Facts
World Space Week is the largest space event on the Earth. More than 80 countries are participating commemorating the week this year Theme: The Moon: Gateway to the stars The World Space Week was launched on October 4, 1957. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Ganga Aamantran initiative launched by Jal Shakti Minister
Ganga Aamantran is an initiative to connect stakeholders of the Ganga river. It is the first effort of National Mission for Clean Ganga. It is an open – water rafting and kayaking expedition that is to be held on the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
October 7: World Cotton Day; Textile Minister attends the program
The World Cotton Day (WCD) is being organized by the WTO in collaboration with UN, FAO (Food and Agriculture Organization), UNCTD (United Nations Conference on Trade and Development), International Trade Center and International Cotton Advisory Committee. The World Cotton Day ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
2019 Nobel Prize: Medicine
Britain’s Peter Ratcliffe and William Kaelin and Gregg Semenza of US shared the 2019 Nobel Medicine Prize for their work on how cells sense and adapt to oxygen availability. The team revealed the understanding of how oxygen levels affect cellular ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India gets first tranche of Swiss account details
Under the new Automatic Information Exchange pact, India received its first tranche of Swiss Bank Account details. India hence is legally one among 75 countries with which the Switzerland Federal Tax Administration (SFTA) has exchanged information. The next exchange of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Ministry of S&T launches Eco friendly crackers developed by CSIR
On 6th October, 2019, Ministry of Science and Technology launched new set of crackers called Eco – friendly crackers. These crackers help to reduce particulate emissions by 30% by producing same level of light and sound. The crackers were developed ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Defence Minister on a 2-day visit to France; To receive 36 Rafale fighter jets
Defense Minister Raj Nath Singh to visit France on 7th October, 2019. He will receive the Rafale Fighter Jets manufactured for India. He will meet French President Macron the next day. He will also hold annual defence dialogue with his ..