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3rd edition of Swachh Shakti-2019 held at Kurukshetra
The third edition of Swachh Shakti-2019 was held at Kurukshetra, Haryana on February 12, which was attended by woman sarpanches and women associated with the ‘Swachhta’ campaign from across the country. It is a national event to recognize the leadership ..
PM Modi inaugurates Hollong Modular Gas Processing Plant
On 9th of February, Prime Minister Narendra Modi formally inaugurated and dedicated to the Nation the Hollong Modular Gas Processing Plant (HMGPP) of Hindustan Oil Exploration Co. Ltd. (HOEC) at Dirok Field in Assam. Initially, the HMGPP will have a ..
Ministry of Information & Broadcasting organizes first-ever Annual Conference of Media Units
The first-ever Annual Conference of Media Units will be organized by Union Ministry of Information & Broadcasting at Vigyan Bhawan in New Delhi on 13th of February 2019. The purpose of the Conference is to give a unique platform to ..
India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative
India and Norway signed a letter of Intent for establishing the India-Norway Marine Pollution Initiative. The letter of intent was signed by the Ministry of Environment, Forests and Climate Change, Government of India together with the Norwegian Ministry of Foreign ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
US considers withdrawing Generalised System of Preferences from India
The United States is reportedly considering withdrawal of benefits to India under its Generalised System of Preferences amid a widening dispute over its trade and investment policies. The US Trade Representative (USTR) is in the process of completing the review ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
India’s exports to China set to touch Record High
India’s export to China is expected to reach an all-time high in the financial year 2018-19. Increase in Exports The increase in the exports to China is attributed to US-China trade spat creating new opportunities for exporters and Beijing removing ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
13th edition of International Oil and Gas Conference ‘PETROTECH-2019’
On 11th of February, the 13th edition of International Oil and Gas Conference ‘PETROTECH-2019’ has inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi at India Expo Mart in Greater Noida, Uttar Pradesh. The three-day biennial event is organised under the aegis of ..
RBI raises limit for collateral-free agriculture loans from Rs 1 Lakh Rs 1.6 lakh
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has recently raised the limit for collateral-free agriculture loans to Rs 1.6 lakh from Rs. 1 lakh to enhance coverage of small and marginal farmers in the formal credit system. Currently, the banks are ..
Exercise Cutlass Express 2019
The annual multinational maritime exercise Cutlass Express was held from 27 Jan to 06 Feb 19. The exercise is aimed to improve law enforcement capacity, promote regional security and progress inter-operability between the armed forces of the participating nations for the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2019
ILO Centenary Celebrations Launched
The ILO Centenary Celebrations in India were inaugurated by Union Minister of State (I/C) for Labour and Employment Shri Santosh Kumar Gangwar at V.V. Giri National Labour Institute, Noida. India being a founding member has played an active role in every ..