Page-14 of Current Affairs - September, 2019
Rajnath Singh becomes 1st Defence Minister to fly LCA Tejas
Union Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has scripted history by becoming first Defence Minister to fly Light Combat Aircraft (LCA) ‘Tejas’, an indigenously-built multi-role fighter aircraft. He undertook 30-minute sortie in LCA Tejas along with Air Vice Marshall Narmdeshwar Tiwari, at ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
First World Patient Safety Day observed by WHO on September 17
The first World Patient Safety Day was observed by World Health Organisation (WHO) on September 17. This day launched by WHO as global campaign ‘Medication without Harm’. It aims to create awareness around patient safety and urge people to show ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Govt to set-up National Police University at Greater Noida
Union Ministry of Home Affairs has announced to set up world-class National Police University (NPU) in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The proposed multi-disciplinary university will provide dynamic, state-of-the-art learning and working environment for advancement and dissemination of education and research ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
HRD Ministry launches Waste Management Summit for Women Entrepreneurs
Union Human Resource Development (HRD) Minister Dr. Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched multiple new initiatives of All India Council for Technical Education (AICTE) in New Delhi on 18 September 2019. This includes Waste Management Accelerator for Aspiring Women Entrepreneurs (WAWE Summit ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Social Justice Minister T C Gehlot launches MIS portal under Accessible India Campaign
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawar chand Gehlot launched a Management Information System (MIS) under Accessible India Campaign in New Delhi. The launch was in presence of Secretaries of various nodal ministries including Union Ministry of Housing and ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Cabinet approves promulgation of Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes Ordinance 2019
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the Promulgation of Prohibition of Electronic Cigarettes (production, manufacture, import, export, transport, sale, distribution, storage and advertisement) Ordinance, 2019. The decision is being seen as a major health and wellness ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
India Post starts Speed Post Service to 6 new Foreign Countries
The Department of Posts under Union Ministry of Communications has announced commencing of International Speed Post (EMS) Service to six new foreign destinations in Asia, Europe and South America. Key Highlights India Post has expanded speed post service to 6 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Cabinet approves Payment of PLB to railway employees (for FY 2018-19)
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved payment of Productivity Linked Bonus (PLB) equivalent to 78 days wages to eligible non-gazetted railway employees for Financial Year (FY) 2018-19. The eligible non-gazetted railway employees for payment of PLB ..