Current Affairs - October, 2017
Government constitutes Alternative Mechanism Panel for PSBs consolidation
The Union Government has constituted Alternative Mechanism Panel headed by Union Finance Minister Arun Jaitley to oversee merger proposals of public sector banks (PSBs). The other members of the panel include Railway and Coal Minister Piyush Goyal and Defence Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Article 35-A: SC adjourns hearing by 3 months
The Supreme Court has adjourned the hearing of plea challenging Article 35A of the Constitution by three months. The apex court’s order came after it was told by Centre that government has appointed a representative (interlocutor) to hold talks with ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
31 October: Rashtriya Ekta Diwas
Rashtriya Ekta Diwas (National Unity Day) is observed every year across India on 31 October to commemorate birth anniversary of Sardar Vallabhai Patel who had played important role in unifying the country. Observance of day provides an opportunity to re-affirm ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
India, Italy sign six pacts and to enhance counter-terror cooperation
India and Italy have signed six agreements to boost cooperation in the fields of railways safety, energy and promoting mutual investments, among others They were signed after detailed talks between Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Italian counterpart Paolo Gentiloni. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
India tops list of new TB cases in 2016: WHO Report
According to the Global TB Report 2017 released by World Health Organisation (WHO), India has topped list of seven countries, accounting for 64% of the over 10 million new tuberculosis (TB) cases worldwide in year 2016. India was followed by ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Life term for government officials indulging in torture: Law Commission
The Law Commission in latest report has recommended government to ratify Convention against Torture and Other Cruel, Inhuman or Degrading Treatment or Punishment and also recommended life in jail for public servants convicted of torture. In July 2017, Union Government ..