GK & Current Affairs Quiz: August 17-18, 2018

GKToday’s Daily Quiz August 17-18, 2018 with questions, answers, explanation and notes on important National and International current affairs and current events for SSC, Bank Clerical, Bank PO, State PSC, CLAT, Railway, State and Union Public Service Examinations.

Amnesty International India launches Our Safety, Our Rights to create awareness among children to identify sexual abuse

On 16 August, the Amnesty International India (AII) has launched a new campaign “Our Safety, Our Rights” to create awareness among children to help them understand and identify sexual abuse. The campaign seeks to empower children to speak up and ..

Union Government to set up committee to suggest changes to JEE (Advanced) examination

The Union Ministry of Human Resource and Development (HRD) has proposed to set up a 5-member committee to suggest changes to the JEE (Advanced) examination in the wake of an inadequate number of candidates qualifying the entrance test this year. ..

2018 World Humanitarian Day (WHD)

The World Humanitarian Day (WHD) is held every year on August 19 to pay tribute to aid workers who risk their lives in humanitarian service, and to rally support for people affected by crises around the world. The day recognizes ..

2018 World Photography Day (WPD)

The World Photography Day (WPD) is observed every year on August 19 to encourage photographers across the planet to share a single photo with the world with an aim – to share their world with the world. The idea behind ..

FSSAI constitutes B Sesikeran committee to look into draft of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2018

The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) has decided to form a 3-member committee to look into the draft of Food Safety and Standards (Labelling and Display) Regulations 2018. The expert committee will be led by B Sesikeran, ..