Page-3 of Current Affairs - September, 2018
World Maritime Day celebrated on September 27
The World Maritime Day (WMD) is observed every year on last Thursday of September to acknowledge the maritime industry and to highlight importance of shipping safety, maritime security and marine environment and to acknowledge maritime industry. This it was observed ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
G4 Ministers from India, Brazil, Germany, Japan review UNSC reform
G-4 Nations viz. India, Brazil, Germany and Japan have voiced concern over lack of substantive progress in long-pending United Nations Security Council (UNSC) reform. It was convened during meeting of Ministers from four G4 Countries which was hosted by External ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons: September 26
The International Day for the Total Elimination of Nuclear Weapons is observed every year on 26 September across the world. The day aims to provide an occasion for world community to reaffirm its commitment to global nuclear disarmament as high ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Government launches online platform for Agmark quality certification
Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare launched online software for processing applications Agmark quality certification mark for agricultural products. It was launched by Agriculture Minister Radha Mohan Singh. Agmark Agmark is certification mark that assures conformity to set of ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Cabinet approves conversion of GSTN into government entity
The Union Cabinet has approved conversion of Goods and Services Tax Network (GSTN) into government-owned company. Government will now own 100% of GSTN which is IT backbone to GST regime. Majority of Goods and Services Tax (GST) processes including registration, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Cabinet approves National Digital Communications Policy-2018
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved National Digital Communications Policy-2018 (NDCP 2018). It also has re-designated Telecom Commission as Digital Communications Commission. It replaces existing National Telecom Policy-2012 to cater to the modern needs of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Government approves Rs 8,606 crore for 60 projects under scheme of Border Infrastructure and Management
Union Government has approved Rs 8,606 crore for 60 projects being implemented under umbrella scheme of Border Infrastructure and Management (BIM). The projects are being implemented in 111 border districts in 17 states having the international borders with Pakistan, China, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Astra: IAF successfully test fires indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile
Indian Air Force (IAF) has successfully test fired indigenously developed Beyond Visual Range Air-to-Air Missile (BVRAAM) Astra from Su-30 figher aircraft. The missile was tested at Kalaikunda Air Force Station, West Bengal. During the test, missile successfully engaged manoeuvring target ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
Adultery: Supreme Court declares Section 497 of IPC unconstitutional
Supreme Court has unanimously struck down Section 497 of Indian Penal Code (IPC) 1860 that makes adultery punishable offence for men. The judgment was given by five-judge bench of the Supreme Court including Chief Justice of India Dipak Misra on ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2018
NDRF to raise 4 more battalions
The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) will soon raise four more battalions, adding to existing 12. The four new battalions would be stationed in Jammu and Kashmir, Himachal Pradesh, Uttarakhand and NCR Delhi. These battalions be modernised to meet international ..