Page-14 of Current Affairs - September, 2019

RBI expands coverage of Bharat Bill Payment System

September 17, 2019

In a consumer friendly initiative, Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has expanded the scope and coverage of Bharat Bill Payment System (BBPS) to include all categories of billers who raise recurring bills and payments (except prepaid recharges) as eligible participants, ..

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Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline ‘1100’ launched in Himachal Pradesh

September 17, 2019

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Jai Ram Thakur has launched Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline ‘1100’ (Chief Minister’s Service Resolution Helpline) for speedy and time-bound redressal of public grievances using modern technology. By calling this helpline common citizens of state will ..

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1st India, Singapore, Thailand Trilateral Naval Exercise begins

September 17, 2019

The maiden Trilateral Naval exercise involving Indian Navy (IN), Republic of Singapore Navy (RSN) and Royal Thailand Navy (RTN) commenced at Port Blair, Andaman and Nicobar Islands. The five-day exercise will be held from 16 to 20 September 2019. About ..

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DRDO hands over New-Generation Wargaming Software to Navy

September 17, 2019

The Defence Research Development Organisation (DRDO) handed over a New-Generation Wargaming Software developed by New Delhi-based Institute for Systems Studies and Analysis (ISSA) to the Indian Navy. ISSA is a premier DRDO laboratory. About New-Gen Wargaming Software New-Gen Wargaming Software ..

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Commerce Ministry launches Steel Import Monitoring System

September 17, 2019

Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal launched Steel Import Monitoring System (SIMS) in New Delhi. The system has been developed in consultation with Union Ministry of Steel on the pattern of US Steel Import Monitoring and ..

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GSTN to make Aadhaar authentication mandatory for new dealers from January 2020

September 16, 2019

The Goods and Services Tax (GST) Network has decided to make Aadhaar authentication or physical verification mandatory for new dealers from January 2020 so as to check malpractices in GST. Aadhaar authentication was earlier optional. The announcement in this regard ..

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Spain wins 2nd FIBA basketball World Cup title

September 16, 2019

Spain captured its second FIBA basketball World Cup title after defeating Argentina with 95-75 in the gold medal game held at Wukesong Arena in Beijing, China. The Spaniards won their 1st basketball World Cup title in 2006 in Japan. Key ..

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For the first time Survey of India to deploy 300 drones for mapping country

September 16, 2019

Survey of India (SoI), the oldest scientific department of country will for the first time rely on drones to map the country. SoI which is India’s National Survey and Mapping Organization is in charge of mapping and surveying entire country. ..

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Pune’s iconic Jayakar Bungalow restored

September 16, 2019

The renovated Jayakar Bungalow, a classic heritage site situated inside the premises of National Film Archives of India (NFAI) in Pune, Maharashtra was inaugurated by Prakash Javadekar, Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting. During the inauguration a special booklet ‘Parampara: ..

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A Memorial pillar to Polish Refugees unveiled in Kolhapur

September 16, 2019

A commemorative pillar in memory of Polish families and individuals who had made India their home during World War II was unveiled at Valivade village in western Kolhapur district of Maharashtra. Around 5,000 refugees from Poland lived in Kolhapur’s Valivade ..

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