News:The government has constituted a task force for drawing up National Infrastructure Pipeline of 100 lakh crore rupees from the fiscal year 2019-20 to 2024-25. Facts: The Task Force will be headed by Economic Affairs Secretary. The mandate of the task force is to identify technically feasible and economically viable infrastructure projects that can be… Continue reading Govt sets up a task force for drawing up National Infra Pipeline of Rs 100 lakh cr
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6 held for smuggling pangolins in Kolkata
News:West Bengal forest Department has arrested six persons for allegedly smuggling pangolins in Kolkata. Facts: About Pangolin: Features: Pangolins or scaly anteaters are mammals of the order Pholidota. They have large, protective keratin scales covering their skin and they are the only known mammals with this feature. Pangolin diet consists mainly of ants and termites… Continue reading 6 held for smuggling pangolins in Kolkata
Conference on military medicine for SCO
News:The first conference of Military Medicine for Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Member States will be held in New Delhi on 12-13th September, 2019. Facts: About the conference: The conference will be the first Military cooperation event hosted by Indian after India became a SCO Member State in 2017. The purpose of the conference is to… Continue reading Conference on military medicine for SCO
SLINEX 2019
News:The annual Joint Indo-Sri Lanka maritime fleet exercise – SLINEX 2019 is scheduled to be held at the port of Visakhapatnam,India. Facts: SLINEX exercise was started in 2005 between Indian and Sri Lankan Navy. It was previously held once in two years and now it has been converted to an annual event. SLINEX exercise is… Continue reading SLINEX 2019
Jal Jeevan Mission
News:Government has decided to spend Rs 3.5 lakh crore in the next five years under under Jal Jeevan Mission. Facts: About Jal Jeevan mission: Aim:It seeks to provide safe and adequate drinking water through individual household tap connections (HarGharJal) to all rural households by 2024. Ministry:It will be implemented by the Jal Shakti Ministry. The… Continue reading Jal Jeevan Mission
RCEP Trade Ministerial meeting
News:Union Minister of Commerce & Industry and Railways will be attending the 7th Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership(RCEP) Ministerial Meeting in Bangkok.Thailand. Facts: What is RCEP? RCEP is a proposed regional free trade agreement (FTA) comprising of ASEAN countries (Brunei, Cambodia, Indonesia, Malaysia, Myanmar, Singapore, Thailand, the Philippines, Laos and Vietnam) and their 6 FTA partners… Continue reading RCEP Trade Ministerial meeting
AFSPA Extended for Six Months in Assam
News:Government has decided to extend Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act for six more months in Assam. Facts: Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act: The Armed Forces (Special Powers) Act was enacted in 1958 to bring under control what the government of India considered ‘disturbed’ areas. What is a disturbed area? The state or central government considers… Continue reading AFSPA Extended for Six Months in Assam
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #6 September 7, 2019
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9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 7th, 2019
Mobile Science Exhibition (SCIENCE EXPLORER) News:Union Minister of State for Culture and Tourism has flagged off the first ever Mobile Science Exhibition (SCIENCE EXPLORER) for the Ladakh Region in Leh. Facts: Mobile Science Exhibitions: Mobile Science Exhibitions(MSE) are basically science exhibitions on buses based on various themes of science and technology. The exhibitions are organized… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – September 7th, 2019
7 PM | Bear hug: On India strengthening relations with Russia | 7th September, 2019
Context: India – Russia Relations. More in news: PM Modi launches ‘Act Far East’ policy to boost India’s engagement with Russia’s Far East. Addressing the plenary session of the 5th Eastern Economic Forum in Vladivostok, PM Modi extends $1 billion line of credit for development of Russia’s Far East. Act Far East Policy: ‘Act Far… Continue reading 7 PM | Bear hug: On India strengthening relations with Russia | 7th September, 2019
