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 ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Kalinganagar Plant of Tata Steel awarded at WEF

Tata Steel Kalinganagar was recently awarded at the World Economic Forum Annual Meeting in Davos, Switzerland for being included in the WEF’s Lighthouse Network. T V Narendran (CEO and MD of Tata Steel) represented the company at the World Economic ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Global Consortium for Digital Currency Formed by WEF

For the adoption of digital currencies, the first Global Consortium which focussed on creating a framework for Governance of Digital Currencies was announced on Friday, 24th January 2020 by the World Economic Forum. The announcement was made during the last ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Ganga-Volga Dialogue held with Russia to enhance Connectivity

The Ganga-Volga Dialogue was held between India and Russia in New Delhi. The dialogue focused in providing interface between the civilizations of the countries. Highlights The dialogue prioritized people-to-people contact. According to Russia, the dialogue acted as a good platform ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – January 26, 2020

Here are 10 GK questions for today, January 26, 2020 for various competitive exams in India. 12345678910 1. Apart from  efforts towards economic integration across the region, which of the following African organizations has also served as a  peacekeeping force ..