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December 28 , 2019 1787 days 1382 0
  • The Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned 1st Lignite based 500 MW thermal unit in Neyveli New Thermal Power Project in Tamil Nadu.
  • UNICEF has awarded the Kamma reddy district of Telangana for effective implementation of Swachh Bharat Mission in water sanitation and hygiene sectors for the year 2019. 
  • Union Finance Minister released a postage stamp to commemorate the service and contribution by the Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in protecting the nation by preventing smuggling activities across the country.
  • For the 1st time, the Indian Railways has started the new train “Him Darshan Express”.
    • It comprising all-new coaches run between Kalka (Haryana)-Shimla (Himachal Pradesh).
  • The Vice President of India has conferred the 66th National Film Awards for the year 2018 in 31 categories in New Delhi.
  • Boria Majumdar with Nalin Mehta, authored a book titled “Dreams of a Billion: India and the Olympic Games”.
    • This book describes about the chronicle India’s journey in the global sports arena of Olympics 
  • The 5th round of India - Japan Maritime Affairs dialogue was held in Tokyo, Japan.
    • Apart from the dialogue, the 8th Round of India-Japan bilateral consultations on disarmament, non-proliferation and export control was also held in Tokyo.
  • SEBI (Securities and Exchange Board of India) has signed a bilateral memorandum of understanding with Kazakhstan-based Astana Financial Services Authority (AFSA) for mutual co-operation and technical assistance.
    • The objective of pact is to strengthen cross border co-operation in area of securities regulation.
  • Central Philippines was affected by the “Typhoon Phanfone” also known as “Ursula” in Philippines.

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