News:The Ministry of Defence(MoD) has approved the rules of business for the newly created Department of Military Affairs(DMA). Facts: About Department of Military Affairs(DMA): The Department of Military Affairs(DMA) is headed by the Chief of Defence Staff(CDS). It is the fifth department in the Ministry of Defence(MoD).The others being the Department of Defence, the Department… Continue reading Department of Military Affairs(DMA)
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World Gold Council report: RBI ranks 6th in buying gold abroad
News:The World Gold Council (WGC) recently released its report, “World Gold Outlook 2020”. Facts: Key takeaways from the report: The Gold has performed the best in 2019.Since 2010 the gold trade in dollars has increased by 18.4% in 2019. The Reserve Bank of India ranks 6th in buying gold abroad.Currently,it holds 625.2 tonnes of gold.This… Continue reading World Gold Council report: RBI ranks 6th in buying gold abroad
CVC releases framework for advisory board for banking and financial frauds
News:The Central Vigilance Commission (CVC) has released a framework for the Advisory Board for Banking and Financial Frauds. Facts: About Advisory Board for Banking Frauds(ABBF): The Advisory Board for Banking frauds will be four-member board.It will be headed by former Vigilance Commissioner T M Bhasin. It will function as the first level of examination of… Continue reading CVC releases framework for advisory board for banking and financial frauds
Commerce minister to lead Indian delegation to WEF 2020 in Davos
News:Commerce Minister will lead the Indian delegation to the 50th World Economic Forum at Davos from January 20 to 24,2020. Facts: About World Economic Forum 2020: The World Economic Forum’s 2020 meeting will be held in Davos ,Switzerland. The meet will be held under the theme of ‘Stakeholders for a Cohesive and Sustainable World’. The… Continue reading Commerce minister to lead Indian delegation to WEF 2020 in Davos
9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 18th, 2020
United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020 News:United Nations(UN) has released its World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020. Facts: About WESP Report,2020: The report is released annually by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UN/DESA), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) and the five United Nations regional commissions. Report on… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 18th, 2020
United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020
News:United Nations(UN) has released its World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020. Facts: About WESP Report,2020: The report is released annually by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UN/DESA), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) and the five United Nations regional commissions. Report on Global Economy: The global economy suffered its lowest… Continue reading United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020
NIC sets up ‘Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology’ in Bengaluru
News:The National Informatics Centre(NIC) will set up block chain technology centre in Bengaluru. Facts: About the Blockchain centre: The Centre aims to provide BlockChain as a service to all the stakeholders who are interested in shared experiences, learning and resources. It will also share its block chain-based proof of concepts with selected government entities. The… Continue reading NIC sets up ‘Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology’ in Bengaluru
Union Minister Calls For Preparing A Roadmap on Road Safety
News:Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has addressed the 18th Meeting of National Road Safety Council(NRSC) and 39th Meeting of Transport Development Council (TDC) in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The minister has emphasised upon combined efforts to curb accidents on roads.He discussed with States the steps required to save the… Continue reading Union Minister Calls For Preparing A Roadmap on Road Safety
Bangladesh:Bhashan Char Island to house 100,000 Rohingya refugees
News:The Bangladesh Government has planned to accommodate 100,000 Rohingya refugees in its Bhasan Char Island. Facts: About Bhashan Char Island: The Bhashan Char is an uninhabited island around 30 kilometre east of Hatiya island in the South East Bangladesh. The Island was formed with Himalayan silt in 2006 on the mouth of river Meghna. The… Continue reading Bangladesh:Bhashan Char Island to house 100,000 Rohingya refugees
Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund
News:Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has directed telecom service providers to put all unclaimed subscriber money in the Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund(TCEPF). Facts: About Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (TCEPF): The Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund Regulations of 2007 offers a basic framework for depositing unclaimed money of consumers by service… Continue reading Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund
