1st International Conference on Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience

The 1st International Conference on ‘Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience – 2019’ was held in New Delhi.  It was inaugurated by Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, G. Kishan Reddy.  International Conference on Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience Objective: To bring together all stakeholders including relevant ministries, organizations, departments, universities, as well as experts ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: G. Kishan Reddy • International Conference on Landslides Risk Reduction and Resilience • National Institute of Disaster Management • NIDM

Shipping Ministry approves Loktak Inland Waterways Project in Manipur

Union Ministry of Shipping (MoS) has approved long pending demand of Government of Manipur for development of Loktak Inland Waterways Project in the north eastern state. The request for development of this project was made by L Susindro Meitei, Chairman of Loktak Development Authority and MLA Khurai in Manipur. Key Highlights Government of India approved ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Environment Current Affairs

Topics: Keibul Lamjao National Park • Loktak Inland Waterways Project • loktak lake • Manipur • Ministry of Shipping

Global Diplomacy Index 2019

The 2019 Global Diplomacy Index was released by Sydney-based Lowy Institute. The index gives the latest statistics and marking about how the world’s diplomatic networks are expanding and, in certain cases, shrinking. The index ranked 61 countries across the world. Key Highlights of Index China now has more diplomatic posts across the world than United ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Reports & Indexes Current Affairs

Topics: China • Diplomatic Cooperation • global diplomacy index • India • Lowy Institute • US

Cabinet approves extension of norms for mandatory packaging in jute materials

Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs (CCEA) has accorded its approval for mandatory packaging of foodgrains and sugar in jute material for Jute Year 2019-20. The scope of mandatory packaging norms under Jute Packaging Material (JPM) Act, 1987 has been retained by Union Government as per 2018. Cabinet decision mandates that 100% of food grains and ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs • CCEA • GeM portal • Jute • Jute Corporation of India Limited • Jute industry • National Jute Board • Odisha

NuGen Mobility Summit-2019 being held in Haryana

Union Minister of Road Transport & Highways and Shipping, Nitin Gadkari inaugurated NuGen Mobility Summit-2019 at International Center of Automotive Technology (ICAT) in Manesar, Haryana. This three-day conference will be held from 27 to 29 November 2019. About NuGen Mobility Summit-2019 The conference is the largest automotive technology event in country so far. The event ..

Month: Current Affairs - November, 2019

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: Haryana • ICAT • International Center of Automotive Technology • NATRIP Implementation Society • New Generation Mobility • NuGen Mobility Summit