Page-17 of GKToday Archives: April, 2019
1 million species risk extinction due to humans: Draft UN report
According to draft of UN report set to be released on May 6, 2019, up to One million world species are at risk of extinction due to human activity. It highlights how humanity has undermined natural resources upon which its ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
China goes gentle on Belt and Road Initiative
The Chinese government is trying to put up a gentler face on its huge plan for recreation of old Silk Road at a summit where it explained that it has to do more to explain the program and hence boost ..
Sri Lanka: 15 dead in gun-battle with Islamists
In a fierce overnight battle between Sri Lankan troops and the suspected Islamic State militants as the search operations were underway, at least 15 people were killed including 6 children and 3 women. The whole incident took place along the ..
Suresh Mathur Committee to review MicroInsurance Framework
The Insurance Regulatory and Development Authority of India (IRDAI) set up Suresh Mathur Committee to review regulatory framework on micro insurance, and to recommend measures to increase demand for such products. It was formed because of less than desired offtake ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Sri Lankan blasts: Mastermind identified
Mohamed Hashim Mohamed Zahran has been identified as the suspected ringleader of the group which had carried out the deadly Easter blasts killing around 250 people in churches and luxury hotels. The attack was seen as one of the deadliest ..
UK to fund Anti-Slavery Projects
Britain pledged £4 million to support global anti-slavery projects, from sexually exploited girls in Ethiopia to migrant workers in Malaysia and Mauritius. It also committed about 200 million pounds in aid funding to combat modern-day slavery overseas, and given millions ..