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1st-ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair to be held in India
The First Ever India International Cooperatives Trade Fair (IICTF) will be held at Pragati Maidan in New Delhi. It scheduled from 11th till 13th October 2019. It is a unique initiative for taking farmers, artisans & other members of cooperatives ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
SCR commissions Longest Electrified Railway Tunnel in India
South Central Railway (SCR), one of the 18 zones of Indian Railways has commissioned the longest electrified tunnel in Indian Railways. Key Features of Longest Electrified Railway Tunnel The newly commissioned electrified tunnel measures 6.6 kilometres. It is situated between ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
MoU between India and Maldives for Shipping approved by Cabinet
Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has given ex-post facto approval for Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Maldives for establishment of passenger and cargo services by sea, which was signed on 8 June 8 2019 during ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
IMF Chief Christine Lagarde to now head European Central Bank
International Monetary Fund (IMF) Managing Director Christine Lagarde has been confirmed as new head of European Central bank (ECB). Her appointment would make her 1st woman to lead powerful institution of ECB. Key Highlights Following Lagarde’s nomination as President of ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
Centre ropes in IBM for pilot study on using AI in Agriculture
Union Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare has signed a Statement of Intent (SoI) with IBM India Private Limited (Indian subsidiary of IBM) for undertaking a pilot study to utilise Artificial Intelligence (AI) and weather technology solutions in agriculture in ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019
High trading costs impact liquidity of Indian equities: World Bank
As per latest study by World Bank, the turnover ratio of Indian stock market has fallen significantly by 60% in past 10 years. The turnover ratio fall has been higher in India in comparison to some of the other leading ..
Month: Current Affairs - July, 2019