Page-2 of GKToday Archives: June, 2019

India abstains from voting on Torture Goods

June 30, 2019

India has abstained from voting on United Nation General Assembly (UNGA’s) resolution aimed at examining options to end trade in goods which are used for capital punishment and torture. India stated that it is unacceptable to place death penalty on ..

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NASA’s Dragonfly to look for Origins, Signs of Life in Titan

June 30, 2019

National Aeronautics and Space Administration (NASA) recently announced its plan to launch Dragonfly drone helicopter to Saturn’s largest moon Titan in search of building blocks of life. About NASA’s Dragonfly Mission It is part of space agencies quest to search ..

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DRDO Recruitment 2019: 40 Scientist Vacancies

June 30, 2019

Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) has issued notifications for recruiting eligible candidates to the posts of scientists s in Group ‘A’ Technical Service known as Defence Research & Development Service (DRDS). Please find detailed information regarding the vacancies below. ..

Telecom Ministry forms committee to spell out revival plans for Telecom sector

June 30, 2019

Acknowledging that country’s telecom industry was under financial stress, Union Telecom Minister Ravi Shankar Prasad had constituted a committee chaired by Telecom Secretary Aruna Sundararajan to spell out revival plans for Telecom sector. About Aruna Sundararajan Committee Background: As the ..

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UK-India Awards 2019: Mark Tully gets Lifetime Achievement Award

June 30, 2019

Veteran British journalist Sir Mark Tully was conferred with ‘Lifetime Achievement Award’ at UK-India Awards in London for his contributions to UK-India relationship. About Mark Tully He is the former Bureau Chief of BBC (British Broadcasting Corporation) in New Delhi, ..

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29 June: International Day of the Tropics

June 30, 2019

Every year 29 June is observed across the world as International Day of the Tropics, to celebrate extraordinary diversity of tropics while also highlighting unique challenges and opportunities Tropical nations face. About International Day of the Tropics Background: On 14 ..

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