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Aquatic Rhabdops: New species of non-venomous aquatic snake discovered in Western Ghats
A new species of non-venomous aquatic snake named Aquatic Rhabdops, which was misidentified since 1863, was identified and described as new species from northern Western Ghats in Maharashtra, Goa and North Karnataka. Earlier the new species, Rhabdops aquaticus, was considered ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
NDMA's 13th Formation Day observed
The 13th Formation Day of National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) was celebrated across the country. The theme of this year’s Formation Day was School Safety. On this occasion, Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh released National Disaster Management Guidelines on School ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves installation of telecom towers in cantonments, military areas
The Union Cabinet has approved proposal for revision of policy of Ministry of Defence for providing Defence land to Communication Operators for construction of Shared Communication Towers and allied Infrastructure. Decision in this regard was taken based on experience in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
28 September: World Rabies Day
The World Rabies Day is observed every year on 28 September across the world to raise awareness about rabies disease and its preventable measures. The 2017 theme is ‘Rabies: Zero by 30’. Observance of the day seeks to raise awareness ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces
The Cabinet Committee of Security (CCS) has approved implementation of umbrella scheme of Modernisation of Police Forces (MPF) for years 2017 to 2020 to strengthen country’s law and order mechanism, modernise police forces and effectively fight against terrorism. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves pacts signed by Exim Bank under BRICS mechanism
The Cabinet has approved signing of Interbank Local Currency Credit Line Agreement and Cooperation Memorandum relating to Credit Ratings by Exim Bank with member banks under BRICS Interbank Cooperation Mechanism. These agreements were highlighted in BRICS Leaders Xiamen Declaration adopted ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves Bilateral Investment Treaty between India and Belarus
The Union Cabinet has approved signing and ratification of Bilateral Investment Treaty (BIT) between India and Belarus on Investments. The Cabinet also approved Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) signed between India and Belarus in oil and gas sector. Bilateral Investment Treaty ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Cabinet approves MoU between India and Afghanistan for Cooperation on Police Training and Development
The Union Cabinet has approved signing of memorandum of understanding (MoU) between India and Afghanistan on Technical Cooperation on Police Training and Development. The MoU has been approved for period of five years from date of signing. It can be ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
India ranks 40th in 2017 Global Competitiveness Index
India was placed at 40th spot among 137 countries in World Economic Forum’s (WEF) Global Competitiveness Index (GCI) 2017-18. India has slipped by one position compared to 39th spot in 2016 GCI. Global Competitiveness Index WEF’s GCI assesses competitiveness of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017
Kandla Port renamed as Deendayal Port
The Union Ministry of Shipping has renamed Kandla Port Trust as Deendayal Port Trust, by exercising powers conferred on it under Indian Ports Act, 1908. The name was changed as part of yearlong centenary celebrations of Pandit Deendayal Upadhyay, who ..