Page-26 of Current Affairs - September, 2018

Internet Society, ISPAI sign MoU to secure Internet infrastructure in India

September 4, 2018

US-based nonprofit The Internet Society and Internet Service Providers Association of India (ISPAI) have signed MoU to make Internet safe and secure in India by securing routers which is vital for healthy internet infrastructure. The MoU will also see both ..

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China pledges $60 billion of financial assistance to Africa

September 4, 2018

China has pledged $60 billion of financial assistance to Africa bolster industry, counter hunger, and enhance security in the continent. It was announced by Chinese President Xi Jinping in his inaugural address at third Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) held ..

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Health Ministry releases draft rules for e-pharmacies to regulate online sale of medicines

September 3, 2018

Union Health Ministry has released draft rules on sale of drugs by e-pharmacies to regulate online sale of medicines across India. These rules also have been proposed to ensure accessibility and availability of genuine drugs to the people across India ..

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4th International Ayurveda Congress held in Leiden, Netherlands

September 3, 2018

Fourth International Ayurveda Congress (IAvC) was held in Leiden, Netherlands from September 1 to 2, 2018. It was inaugurated by Minister of State, (IC), for AYUSH Shripad Yesso Naik. The Congress was jointly organized by International Maharishi Ayurveda Foundation, Netherlands; ..

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Japanese swimmer Ikee Rikako named as Most Valuable Player (MVP) of Asian Games

September 3, 2018

Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) has chosen Japanese woman swimmer Rikako Ikee (18) as winner of Most Valuable Player (MVP) Trophy Award in 2018 Jakarta and Palembang Asian Games. With this, she became first female winner of MVP award, which ..

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Mauritius remains top source of FDI into India in 2017-18: RBI

September 3, 2018

According to Reserve Bank of India (RBI) data, Mauritius was top source of foreign direct investment (FDI) into India in 2017-18 followed by Singapore. The total FDI in FY 18 stood at $37.36 billion in financial year which was marginal ..

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MOVE Cyclathon organized by NITI Aayog to promote clean mobility

September 3, 2018

National Institution for Transforming India (NITI) Aayog flagged off cycle rally MOVE Cyclathon to spread message of clean mobility to the Indian public and promote cleaner, accessible modes of transport. The cyclathon was held in run up to MOVE: Global ..

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ITI Limited partners with startups to boost manufacturing of ICT, IoT and Defence Technology

September 3, 2018

State-owned ITI Limited has signed agreements with leading startups and original equipment manufacturers (OEMs) covering manufacturing of wide range of ICT-IOT (Information and communications technology- Internet of Things) based solutions. The agreements were signed on the sidelines of the first ..

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