Page-11 of Current Affairs - October, 2016
Union Government inks loan pact with World Bank for Eastern Freight Corridor
The Union Government has signed $650 million loan agreement with the World Bank for construction of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC)-III project. The agreement was signed between International Bank for Reconstruction and Development (IRBD), part of World Bank Group ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
IIL develops CYSVAX, world’s first vaccine to fight against tapeworms in pig
The Indian Immunologicals Limited (IIL) has launched CYSVAX, world’s first vaccine to fight against Taenia solium Tapeworms in pigs. The vaccine has significant potential benefit to reduce the incidence of epilepsy in humans. Key Facts The CYSVAX is a recombinant ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Protein-enriched rice variety developed by IGKV Chattisgarh
Researchers from Indira Gandhi Krishi Vishwavidyalaya (IGKV),Chattisgarh have developed a protein-enriched rice variety. The new developed rice variety has over 10% protein content, which is 3% more than what is found in any popular variety and has 30 PPM (parts ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Pakistan warns India against breaching Indus Water Treaty
Pakistan has warned India that it will take appropriate action if India violates the Indus Water Treaty (IWT) unilaterally. It also mentioned that it was closely monitoring the situation after India decided to suspend all talks with Pakistan on IWT ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Triple talaq a highly misused custom: NCW
The National Commission of Women (NCW) has held that triple talaq was a “highly misused” custom and Government should scrap it to protect the rights of Muslim women. NCW clearly mentioned that the traditional custom of triple talaq should be ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Railway ministry inks MoU for Smart Railway Stations
The Union Ministry of Railways and Union Urban Development Ministry have inked Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for smart railway stations. The validity of the MoU is for the five years and can be extended with the consent of both the ..