News:Defence Minister has inaugurated the Sisseri River Bridge at Lower Dibang Valley in Arunachal Pradesh. Facts: About Sisseri River Bridge: Sisseri River Bridge is a 200-metre long bridge between Jonai Pasighat Ranaghat Roing road. The river bridge provides better connectivity between Siang and Dibang Valley.It was constructed under Project Brahmank of Border Roads Organisation (BRO). … Continue reading Defence Minister inaugurates Sisseri River Bridge in Arunachal Pradesh
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Pushkaram Festival
News:The Assam government is celebrating Brahmaputra Pushkaram from November 5 to November 16,2019. Facts: About Pushkaram Festival: Pushkaram is an Indian festival dedicated to worshiping of rivers. The festival is also known as Pushkaralu (in Telugu), Pushkara (in Kannada) or Pushkar. It is celebrated at shrines along the banks of 12 major sacred rivers which… Continue reading Pushkaram Festival
International Symposium on Lighting(iSoL) Inaugurated
News:Minister of State for Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises and Parliamentary Affairs has inaugurated the International Symposium on Lighting (iSoL). Facts: About International Symposium on Lighting (iSoL): International Symposium on Lighting(iSoL) has been organized by the International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT),Manesar in Gurugram. The symposium provides a common platform to professionals related directly or… Continue reading International Symposium on Lighting(iSoL) Inaugurated
Chhattisgarh moves closer to journalist protection law, releases draft
News:The Chhattisgarh government had set up a committee headed by Justice Aftab Alam to prepare a law for the protection of journalists.The committee has prepared a draft of the Chhattisgarh Protection of Media Persons Act which has now been made public for suggestions. Facts: Key features of the Draft bill: The draft envisages a Register… Continue reading Chhattisgarh moves closer to journalist protection law, releases draft
National Mission ‘NISHTHA’ launched in J&K
News:National Initiative for School Heads’ and Teachers Holistic Advancement (NISHTHA) was launched in Union Territory of Jammu and Kashmir. Facts: About NISHTHA Programme: NISHTHA stands for National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancement. The objective of the programme is to motivate and equip teachers to encourage and foster critical thinking in students. The… Continue reading National Mission ‘NISHTHA’ launched in J&K
Govt notifies rules under insolvency law for resolution of financial service providers
News:The Ministry of Corporate Affairs (MCA) has notified the Insolvency and Bankruptcy (Insolvency and Liquidation Proceedings of Financial Service Providers and Application to Adjudicating Authority) Rules,2019. Facts: About the rules: The rules allow the insolvency and liquidation process to be undertaken against systemically important financial service providers(FSP) so long as such proceedings are triggered by… Continue reading Govt notifies rules under insolvency law for resolution of financial service providers
UP govt launches e-Ganna app, web portal
News: Uttar Pradesh government has launched a dedicated web portal and a mobile application, e-Ganna App, for sugarcane farmers of the state. Facts: About e-Ganna App and Portal The app ad portal will have entire information about the issue of cane supply slips to the farmers for the whole cane crushing season from November to… Continue reading UP govt launches e-Ganna app, web portal
Andhra Pradesh CM launches Nadu-Nedu programme
News: Andhra Pradesh CM has launched the ‘Nadu-Nedu’ programme. He has also announced that the government will introduce another scheme called ‘Amma Vodi’ Facts: About Nadu-Nedu Programme: Aim: Transform government schools into vibrant and competitive institutions. Objectives: Introduce English medium from classes 1 to 6 in state-run schools from next academic year Transform all government… Continue reading Andhra Pradesh CM launches Nadu-Nedu programme
NDRF to train unit to save heritage structures
News: The National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) has decided to come up with a specialized unit in each battalion to help preserve monuments and other heritage structure in pre and post disaster scenarios. Facts: About National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) The NDRF is a specialised force constituted for the purpose of specialist response to a… Continue reading NDRF to train unit to save heritage structures
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #14 November 16, 2019
