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Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes 2019
President of India Ram Nath Kovind, presented Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prizes 2019, for outstanding contributions in science and technology at a function held at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi. The awards were presented on the occasion of the 78th Foundation ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
September 27: World Tourism Day
The United Nations World Tourism Day is celebrated on September 27. The day aims at creating awareness on social, political, cultural and economic values among international community. Background The UNWTO – United Nations World Tour Organization has been celebrating World ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
9th India-China Financial Dialogue held in New Delhi
The 9th India-China Financial dialogue was held in New Delhi on wide-ranging issues of mutual interest. At the dialogue a high level Chinese delegation led by Zou Jiayi, Vice Minister of Finance, China interacted with Indian delegation led by Atanu ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
IAAF Council: Adille Sumariwalla re-elected as its member
The President of Athletics Federation of India (AFI), Adille Sumariwallam has been re-elected as member of Council of International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF). His election is for a second four-year term. Key Highlights The election took place during 52nd ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Bangladesh lifts ban on Hilsa export to India
Bangladesh Government will allow 500 tons of Hilsa fish to be exported to India prior to the eve of Durga Pooja. Bangladesh accounts to nearly 75% of world Hilsa production. The government of Bangladesh had imposed ban on its export ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Economic Advisory Council to PM reconstituted under Bibek Debroy
Government of India has reconstituted Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM) under existing Chairman Bibek Debroy. The reconstitution is for a period of two years, with effect from 26 September 2019. Key Highlights Along with Chairman Bibek Debroy, ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Hurun India Rich List 2019: Mukesh Ambani richest Indian
Reliance Industries’ Chairman Mukesh Ambani is India’s richest man as mentioned in the IIFL Wealth-Hurun India Rich List 2019. He has topped the list of richest Indians for the 8th consecutive year. He currently has a net worth of Rs ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
First India-Caribbean Summit – 2019
Prime Minister Modi met the leaders of the Caribbean Community on 25th September, 2019, in New York. The meeting focused on fighting climate change and increasing India’s participation in the grouping At the meeting, PM Modi announced 14 million USD ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Preventive Vigilance portal: launched by PNB
Punjab National Bank launched a Preventive Vigilance (PV) portal to facilitate its staff members to check procedural lapses as well as promote good practices. It was launched during a function held at PNB Corporate Office, chaired by Central Vigilance Commissioner ..
Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019
Last Thursday of September celebrated as World Maritime Day (WMD), 2019
Every Year, World Maritime Day (WMD) is observed on the last Thursday of September. This year, it is being observed on September 26, 2019. This day marks date of adaptation of International Maritime Organization (IMO) Convention in 1958. The day ..