Current Affairs December 2019

Indian Navy plans to build submarines with nuclear-powered

Indian Navy plans to build submarines with nuclear-powered

The Indian Navy plans to build 24 submarines, including six nuclear attack submarines. Medium Refit Life Certification (MRLC) of submarine Sindhuraj has been held up since the Russian side has not been able to submit bank guarantees and integrity pact due to sanctions imposed by the US. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 The Indian Navy […]

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Koneru Humpy won World Rapid Chess title in Russia

Koneru Humpy won World Rapid Chess title in Russia

Indian girl Koneru Humpy won Women’s World Rapid Chess Championship with defeated China’s Lei Tingjie in a tense Armageddon battle in Moscow. After 12 rounds, Humpy accumulated nine points which left her tied with Tingjie. The duo then played an Armageddon game to break the deadlock. Earlier, the Indian had lost the opening game before

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Amitabh Bachchan receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Amitabh Bachchan receives Dadasaheb Phalke Award

Amitabh Bachchan, who has been conferred this year’s Dadasaheb Phalke Award, received the award. The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is India’s highest award in cinema. It is presented annually at the National Film Awards ceremony by the Directorate of Film Festivals, an organisation set up by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Amitabh Bachchan is honoured

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Mobile app of forthcoming DefExpo 2020

Mobile app of forthcoming DefExpo 2020

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh launched the mobile app of the forthcoming DefExpo 2020. The app is available on Apple App Store and Android Play Store. The main features of the app are ‘inform, engage and feedback’. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 It provides detailed information about the day-to-day events; participating exhibitors; Defence Public Sector Undertakings

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China successfully launches largest carrier rocket

China successfully launches largest carrier rocket

China successfully launched the largest carrier rocket of the country, Long March-5, from Wenchang Space Launch Center in south China’s Hainan Province. The rocket, also known as CZ-5, blasted off with more than 1,000 tonnes of thrust at 8.45 pm. The Chinese space authorities declared the mission a “complete success” just over half an hour

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New technology to boost production of Geranium

New technology to boost production of Geranium

Geranium plant has huge medicinal value and its essential oil works as an anti-inflammatory and anti-septic agent. The production of Geranium has got boost under the Aroma mission. Scientists from Council of Scientific and Industrial Research- Central Institute of Medicinal and Aromatic Plants (CSIR-CIMAP), Lucknow have developed a new low-cost technology to prepare Geranium saplings

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman launched eBkray

Finance Minister launched eBkray

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman discussed banking issues with chiefs of Public Sector Banks (PSBs), chief executive of Indian Banks’ Association and representatives of leading private sector banks and launched eBkray, an online platform to increase the transparency in auctioning of assets attached by banks. The platform is equipped with property search features, and navigational

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CCI approves acquisition of shares in My Home Industries

CCI approves acquisition of shares in My Home Industries

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) approves acquisition of shares in My Home Industries Private Limited by My Home Constructions Private Limited and its affiliates. The proposed combination envisages acquisition of 50% of shareholding of My Home Industries Private Limited (My Home Industries) by My Home Constructions Private Limited (MHCPL), Jupally Real Estate Developers Private

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