Page-10 of Current Affairs - July, 2019

Andhra Pradesh passes Bill for 75% jobs to locals in factories

July 25, 2019

Andhra Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed Andhra Pradesh Employment of Local Candidates in Industries and Factories Bill, 2019. The bill mandates reserved employment of at least 75% state candidates (locals) in all private industrial units and factories, irrespective of whether companies ..

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Scaly-Foot Snail: 1st ever Species Endangered due to Deep Sea Mining

July 25, 2019

A rare snail species called ‘Scaly-Foot Snail’ found at only three spots on Indian Ocean floor near Madagascar has become the 1st species to be officially declared threatened due to deep-sea mining. It was added by International Union for Conservation ..

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Govt targets to install Rooftop Solar projects of 40,000 MW by 2022

July 25, 2019

Government has set a target for installation of Rooftop Solar projects (RTS) of 40,000 MegaWatt (MW) by 2022 in the country including installation of RTS on rooftop of houses. New and Renewable Energy Minister RK Singh submitted reply in this ..

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RIL becomes highest-ranked Indian company on Fortune Global 500 list

July 25, 2019

Mukesh Ambani-led Reliance Industries Ltd. (RIL) becomes highest-ranked Indian company on Fortune Global 500 list. It has jumped 42 places and was ranked 106 this year. Key Highlights In this year’s list, RIL replaced Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) which ranked ..

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24 July: CBDT celebrates Aaykar Diwas

July 24, 2019

On 24 July 2019, Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and all field offices observed and celebrated 159th Income Tax Day also known as Aaykar Diwas. About Aaykar Diwas 2019 Background: It was on 24 July in 1860 that Income ..

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Boris Johnson takes charge as new Prime Minister of United Kingdom

July 24, 2019

Former British Foreign Secretary Boris Johnson officially took charge as new Prime Minister of United Kingdom (UK), he met Queen Elizabeth II, who invited him to form the new government. He defeated Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn. Johnson, a Conservative Member ..

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