Current Affairs 2019

Funds sanctioned for installing RTIS System in 6,000 more locomotives

The Railway Ministry informed Parliament that additional funds have been sanctioned in 2019 for installation…

India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue

India-Japan Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) is held on 30th November 2019 in New…

India continues to be the largest country of origin of international migrants

As per International Organisation for Migration’s (IOM) latest report, ‘Global Migration Report 2020’, India continues…

ISRO to transfer space-grade Li-Ion cell technology to BHEL

ISRO has transferred its indigenous technology to produce space-grade Li-Ion cells to BHEL. BHEL signed…

India plans to set up space-launch site at Kulasekarapattinam

Government of India is planning to set up a new rocket launch pad at Kulasekarapattinam…

ADB and India Sign $451 Million Loan to Strengthen Power Connectivity

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and Government of India signed a $451 million loan to…

Defence Acquisition Council approved weapons worth more than Rs.22,800 crore

The Defence Acquisition Council approved procurements worth more than Rs 22,800 crore for the defence…

Rajya Sabha passed Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019

The Parliament has passed the Chit Funds (Amendment) Bill, 2019. It will streamline operations of…

Saudi Arabia, UAE plan to make refinery in Maharashtra

A deal has been signed between Saudi Arabia's state-run oil company Aramco and Indian public…

India is the fourth-largest emitter of Green House Gases

The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) released ‘Emissions Gap Report’, according to which India is…