Page-9 of GKToday Archives: December, 2017
Kolkata hosts 78th session of Indian History Congress (IHC)
The 78th session of the Indian History Congress (IHC) has started at the Jadavpur University campus in Kolkata, West Bengal on December 28, 2017. The 3-day IHC will have six sections this time – Ancient India, Medieval India, Modern India, ..
Union Environment Ministry launches regional project on ‘Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management’
The Union Environment Ministry has launched a regional project on ‘Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management’ under National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC) on December 28, 2017. The project was approved at the meeting of the ..
What is Capital market?
A market where the trade of financial securities like bonds, stocks etc. take place between buyers and sellers is known as Capital market. The participants of the trade can be either institutions, companies or private individuals. Usually, long-term securities are ..
What is the meaning of Capital Growth?
Capital growth is defined as the increase in the value of assets over a period of time. It is measured as per the current value of the asset under consideration as compared to the original investment. It is one of ..
Environment Ministry launches Regional Project to Tackle Stubble Burning
The Environment Ministry has approved regional project on ‘Climate Resilience Building among Farmers through Crop Residue Management’ under National Adaptation Fund for Climate Change (NAFCC). The project was approved at meeting of National Steering Committee on Climate Change (NSCCC) held ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2017
Government inks Loan Agreement with World Bank for UP Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project
The Union Government has inked Loan agreement with World Bank for $40 Million IBRD Credit for “Uttar Pradesh Pro-Poor Tourism Development Project”. The project size is approximately $57.14 million, of which $40 million will be financed by World Bank, and ..