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Indo-French Joint Exercise Shakti 2019
The joint military exercise of India and French troops is to be held between 31st October 2019 and 13th November 2019. It is a biennial exercise conducted alternately in India and France. The exercise is to be conducted at the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
What is Open General Export Licence issued by Defence Minister?
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has approved issuance of two Open General Export Licences (OGELs) for export of certain parts and components as well as intra-company transfer of technology to select countries. This decision is expected to give a boost to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Members of EU meet PM Modi; visit Kashmir
A 28-member delegation from European Union met PM Modi on October 28, 2019. The delegation will visit Kashmir on October 29, 1019. The delegation is to check on the reality of the situation in Kashmir. This is the first trip ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Drink From Tap Mission: Odisha Govt. inks LoU with UNICEF
The state government of Odisha has signed a Letter of Understanding (LoU) with UNICEF (United Nations Children’s Fund) to provide safe drinking water to every household in the state. The LoU was signed by state housing and urban development department ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Aarambh: First ever foundation civil service course
The GoI has launched the first ever common foundation course called the “Aarambh” for civil servants at the Statue of Unity, Kevadia, Gujarat. Around 500 newly recruited bureaucrats will undergo six-day training. The World Bank president David Malpass addressed the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India approaches ICAO
India has approached the world body ICAO (International Civil Aviation Organization) after Pakistan denied permission for PM Modi to use its air space. The overflight clearances are granted by other countries according to ICAO guidelines. PM Modi is to visit ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
World Guinness Record for lighting 4 lakh diyas
On October 26, 2019, in the city of Ayodhya 4 lakh earthen lamps were lit along the banks of Sarayu river. The event was organized by the Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath. It was the third and largest Deepotsav in ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
UPI to be launched globally after hitting One Billion transactions in October
The Government of India in its major boost towards cash less digital economy launched the Unified Payments Interface (UPI) channel. The transactions through the channel has reached One Billion in the month of October Highlights The milestone has been achieved ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
ASI finds 2,000-year-old trade center in Andhra Pradesh
The ASI (Archaeological Survey of India) recently discovered that the present-day state of Andhra Pradesh had a maritime center near the banks of Swarnamukhi river around 2,000 years ago. Highlights The excavations were performed at the state’s Gottiprolu that began ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Kanya Sumangala Yojana
The Uttar Pradesh CM Yogi Adityanath launched flagship scheme “Mukhya Mantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana”. It was launched in Lucknow for the state of Uttar Pradesh. Smriti Irani, the Union Minister was present in the occasion. Key Features of the scheme ..