Page-17 of Current Affairs - September, 2019
National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development inaugurated
With the aim of addressing opportunities and challenges in development of clean coal technologies, Union Minister of Science & Technology Harsh Vardhan inaugurated the National Centre for Clean Coal Research and Development (NCCCR&D) at Indian Institute of Science (IISc) in ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
MFIN and Sa-Dhan launches ‘Code for Responsible Lending’
Microfinance Institutions Network (MFIN) and Sa-Dhan along with FIDC (Finance Industry Development Council) have jointly launched the ‘Code for Responsible Lending’ (CRL) for the micro credit industry. The CRL was launched at Sa-Dhan’s 15th Annual National Conference held in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
RBI expands coverage of Bharat Bill Payment System
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, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Mukhya Mantri Seva Sankalp Helpline ‘1100’ launched in Himachal Pradesh
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
1st India, Singapore, Thailand Trilateral Naval Exercise begins
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
DRDO hands over New-Generation Wargaming Software to Navy
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Commerce Ministry launches Steel Import Monitoring System
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 ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
GSTN to make Aadhaar authentication mandatory for new dealers from January 2020
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 ..