Current Affairs 2019

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Cabinet approved the setting up of Defence Space Research Agency (DSRO)

Cabinet approved the setting up of Defence Space Research Agency (DSRO)

The Cabinet Committee on Security headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modihas approved the setting up of Defence Space Research Agency (DSRO), a new agency, which will develop sophisticated weapon systems. The approval aimed to To enhance the capabilities of the armed forces to fight wars in space. Members of DSRO: The agency will be headed by a Joint Secretary-level scientist. DSRO would […]

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Bihar approved the proposal to punish children who abandon their elderly parents

Bihar approved the proposal to punish children who abandon their elderly parents

The Nitish Kumar-led Bihar Cabinet on Tuesday gave a green signal to a proposal seeking provisions to punish wards of elderly parents who could face jail time over charges of abandonment. The proposal that was seeking provision to punish “sons and daughters” for not looking after their parents had been submitted by the Bihar social

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Mela Kheer Bhawani festival was celebrated in Jammu & Kashmir

Mela Kheer Bhawani festival was celebrated in Jammu & Kashmir

Mela Kheer Bhawani festival was celebrated in Jammu & Kashmir on Zeasht Ashtami. In 2019, the day fell on June 10. The devotees prayed at the famous Ragnya Devi temple in Ganderbal district, J&K. Zyestha Ashtami is celebrated by Kashmiri Pandits across the country and outside as the day marks commencing of annual pilgrimage. Mela Kheer Bhawani:Kheer Bhawani is a temple that is dedicated to the Goddess

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RBI to infuse Rs.15,000 crore into financial system through the purchase of government bonds

RBI to infuse Rs.15,000 crore into financial system through the purchase of government bonds

The Reserve Bank of India is to infuse Rs.15,000 crore into the financial system through bond purchases on June 13. Why the infusion: RBI made the decision after assessing of prevailing liquidity conditions and also of the durable liquidity needs that are going forward.  RBI uses Open Market Operations (OMO) for injecting liquidity into the system through the purchase of government bonds (G-sec). Therefore, RBI is

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International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) re-branded as World Athletics

International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF) re-branded as World Athletics

The International Association of Athletics Federations (IAAF), the international governing body for the sport of athletics, changed it name from IAAF to World Athletics. The members of IAAF council have approved the rebranding at an IAAF Council meeting held in Monaco on 8th June. The process to rebrand IAAF began on January 2018. Purpose: The new name and

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Max Life Insurance Company launched 'My Protection Quotient' Tool

Max Life Insurance Company launched ‘My Protection Quotient’ Tool

Max Life Insurance company one of the famous insurance companies in India announced the launch of a unique proprietary tool, ‘My Protection Quotient’ (MyPQ) its commitment to ensuring financial protection in the country. MyPQ a smart tool designed to gauge the level of an individual’s financial protection and their main aim to promote awareness and importance of term

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ICAT released Indias 1st BS VI Certificate in Two Wheeler Segment

ICAT released Indias 1st BS VI Certificate in Two Wheeler Segment

International Centre for Automotive Technology (ICAT) released India’s first Type Approval Certificate (TAC) for Bharat Stage – VI (BS – VI) norms for the two-wheeler segment in New Delhi. The certificate released and handed over by Director ICAT, Dinesh Tyagi to top officials of the OEM (Original Equipment Manufacturers). India’s first certification in the two-wheeler segment

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