Page-24 of GKToday Archives: January, 2020
National Voters’ Day observed on 25th January
Every year, on 25th January, National Voter’s Day is being celebrated across the country in India. This year i.e 25th January 2020, marked the tenth year of celebration and the 70th year of functioning of the Election Commission of India ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
International Summit on Women in STEM organized in New Delhi
On 23rd and 24th January 2020, the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science & Technology organized an International Summit on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) – `Visualizing the Future: New Skylines’ at India Habitat Centre in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Sixth Schedule Area Status proposed for Ladakh
The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry of India in order to look after all the requirements that will be needed to preserve and enrich the legacy of the newly formed Union territory of Ladakh has proposed the Sixth Schedule Area status ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
War Memorial for Service Animals to be set up at Meerut
India’s first war memorial for service animals including dogs, horses, and mules is to be set up in Meerut city in Uttar Pradesh. The place will be dedicated to recognizing the contributions and heroics of animals who have helped the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
‘Women with Wheels’ launched at IGI Airport New Delhi
In partnership with a private company, Sakha Consulting Wings, the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi has introduced a new initiative called ‘Women with wheels’, all-women cab service for women, operated by women drivers. It was started on Thursday, 23rd ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Department of Biotechnology held International Summit on Women in STEM
On January 25, 2020, the Department of Biotechnology held an International Summit on Women in STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics) on the following theme Theme: Visualizing the Future: New Skylines The summit aimed to increase the participation of women ..