International NEWS Summary for September: Canada’s British Columbia province has become the first foreign government to issue of masala bonds, a rupee-denominated bond. The World Health Organisation (WHO) has officially declared Sri Lanka a malaria-free, after certifying that the life-threatening disease had been completely eliminated in the island. With this, Sri Lanka became second country […]
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Indian Railways has launched an insurance scheme for passengers traveling on e- ticket. The insurance cover will be upto 10 lakh rupees. Key provisions of insurance scheme: The scheme offers travelers or nominees a compensation of 10 lakh Rupees in the event of death or total disability, 7.5 lakh Rupees for partial disability. Besides it
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TVSN Prasad committee has submitted its report to Home Secretary Rajiv Mehrishi. The committee was constituted to look into the alternatives to pellet guns. In its reports, the committee does not agree complete removal of the pellet guns in the Kashmir Valley but suggests that it should be replaced with rubber, polymer and paper bullets.
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The Competition Commission of India (CCI) has imposed a fine of Rs 6700 Crore on 10 cement companies and their associated Organization – Cement Manufacturers Association (CMA) for cartelization. The CCI considered the matter after Competition Appellate Tribunal last December set aside its ruling and asked CCI to take-up case afresh. The CCI has levied penalties on
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The Indian Army has set up Army Design Bureau (ADB) with an aim to indigenize procurements and reduce dependence on imports. ADB will be part of the government’s ‘Make in India’ initiative and integrate various stake holders in its long-term requirements. About the Army Design Bureau (ADB): ADB will serve as link to provide better understanding of the
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