Page-7 of Current Affairs - November, 2016
25 November: International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women
The International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women (IDEVAW) is observed every year across the world on 25 November. Observance of this day seeks to raise awareness about violence against women and girls, end the violence against the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
India ranks 138 in 2016 ICT Development Index
India has been ranked 138th in the 2016 ICT Development Index out of a total of 175 countries. In 2015, India ranked 135th position. The index was released as part of the annual Measuring the Information Society Report for 2016 ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Union Government imposes safeguard duty on certain steel imports
The Union Government has imposed safeguard duty on import of certain steel products to protect domestic manufacturers from cheap in-bound shipments. It was imposed by the Revenue Department on steel products like hot rolled flat sheets and plates of alloy ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Union Cabinet approves introduction of Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016
The Union Cabinet has approved introduction of the Merchant Shipping Bill, 2016 in the Parliament. The bill is a revamped version of the Merchant Shipping Act, 1958. It seeks to repeal Merchant Shipping Act, 1958 as well the Coasting Vessels ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
Colombia Government, FARC rebels sign revised Peace Agreement
Colombian Government has signed revised peace agreement with the country’s largest rebel movement, Revolutionary Armed Forces of Colombia (FARC). The revised document was signed between President Juan Manual Santos and FARC leader Rodrigo Londono in Bogota, capital city of Colombia. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
IBBI notifies two regulations under Bankruptcy Code
The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Board (IBBI) of India has notified two regulations in exercise of its powers conferred under section 240 of Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016. The Insolvency and Bankruptcy Code, 2016 seeks to ensure time-bound settlement of insolvency, ..