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India Water Week inaugurated by President
President Ram Nath Kovind inaugurated 5th edition of India Water Week (IWW) with theme “Water and Energy for Inclusive Growth” in New Delhi. About 1500 delegates from India and 13 other countries will attend five day international event. The event ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
MoRTH to promote new technologies in highway projects
The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has decided to implement “Value Engineering Program” to promote use of new technologies, materials and equipment in highways projects executed either under Public Private Partnership (PPP) mode or public funding mode. Value ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Government imposes anti-dumping duty on certain Chinese steel products
The Union Finance Ministry has imposed anti-dumping duty on imports of certain steel wire rods from China for five years to guard interest of domestic players from cheap in-bound shipments. The duty will be difference between landed value of steel ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Richard H. Thaler wins 2017 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences
American economist Richard H. Thaler has won 2017 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences for his contributions to behavioural economics. He will receive 9-million-kronor ($1.1-million) prize. Thaler is Professor of Behavioral Science and Economics at University of Chicago Booth School of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Government launches Intensified Mission Indradhanush
The Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare has launched Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI) to accelerate full immunization coverage to more than 90% by December 2018. Through this programme, Government aims to reach each and every child under two years ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
NMCG approves Eight Projects under Namami Gange Programme
The Executive Committee of National Mission for Clean Ganga (NMCG) has approved eight projects worth Rs. 700 crore under Namami Gange Programme The four projects pertain to sewage management in Uttar Pradesh, Bihar and West Bengal, three are related to ..