Month: September 2019
India, South Korea seal logistics pact
News:India and South Korea have signed a logistics agreement during India’s Defence Minister’s visit to South Korea. Facts: About the Logistics agreement: Logistics agreements are administrative arrangements facilitating access to …
Read MoreMega Food Park scheme
News:Union Minister for Food processing has inaugurated the first Mega Food Park in Telangana. Facts: About Mega Food Park Scheme: Mega Food Park is a scheme of the Ministry of …
Read MoreKaushal Acharya Awards
News:Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship (MSDE) has organized the Kaushal Acharya awards. Facts: About Kaushal Acharya awards: The awards aims to facilitate trainers from different sectors for exceptional contribution …
Read MoreUnlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019
News: The Supreme Court has sought a response from the Centre on petitions challenging the constitutional validity of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Amendment Act, 2019 Facts: The petitions have challenged the …
Read MoreGreat Indian Bustard
News: The National Green Tribunal (NGT) has asked the Centre to prepare a time-bound action plan within two months for protection of the Great Indian Bustards. Facts: About Great Indian …
Read MoreMotor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019
News: Motor Vehicles (Amendment) Act 2019 which amends the Motor Vehicles Act, 1988 has come into force from 1st September. Facts: Key Salient Features of the Amendment Act: Compulsory Insurance: …
Read MoreCBDT signs 26 advance pricing agreements in April-August
News:The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has entered into 26 Advance Pricing Agreements(APAs) in the first 5 months of the financial year (April to August,2019). Facts: About Advance Pricing …
Read MoreRussia proposes joint development of submarines with India
News:Russia has offered India for joint design and development of advanced conventional diesel-electric submarines under Project 75I. Facts: Project 75I The Project 75I-class submarine is a follow-on of the Project …
Read MoreGovernment clears over Rs 5,000 crore Akash missile project for Air Force
News:Government has cleared the procurement of six squadrons of the indigenous Akash air defence missile. Facts: Akash missile: The Akash is a medium range Surface-to-air missile with multi-target engagement capability. …
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