Page-8 of Current Affairs - October, 2017
India imposes anti-dumping duty on some stainless steel imports
The Union Finance Ministry (Department of Revenue) has imposed anti-dumping duty on some cold-rolled flat products of stainless steel from China, United States, South Korea and European Union to curb the influx of cheaper imports and help local producers. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
CVC to develop Integrity Index of 25 Government Organizations
The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has decided to develop Integrity Index of 25 Government Organizations in line with its broader strategy and emphasis on preventive vigilance. The index will be for bench-marking internal processes and controls within organisation as well ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Government announces Bank Recapitalisation Plan to infuse Rs. 2.11 lakh crore capital in PSBs
The Union Government has announced Bank Recapitalisation Plan to infuse Rs. 2.11 lakh crore ( $32.4 billion) capital over next two years into public sector banks (PSBs) and prioritised financing support for MSMEs in 50 clusters. The capital infusion will be ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
BharatMala Pariyojana: Government to build 83,677 km of infrastructure projects
The Union Government has announced to build 83,677km of roads, highways, greenfield expressways and bridges with investment of Rs.6.92 lakh core in next five years i.e. by 2022 to further optimise efficiency of movement of goods and people across the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
SC bans dirty pet-coke, furnace oil in Haryana, Rajasthan, UP
The Supreme Court banned use of pet-coke and dirty furnace oil in Haryana, Rajasthan and Uttar Pradesh from November 1, 2017 in a bid to reduce air pollution in Delhi and National Capital Region (NCR). The apex court bench comprising ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2017
Girija Devi: Queen of Thumri passes away
Eminent classical singer Girija Devi passed away following a cardiac arrest at age of 88. She was considered as queen of thumri, a common genre of semi-classical Indian music. Girija Devi She was born in zamindar family at village near ..