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Sub-lieutenant Shivangi: India Navy’s First Woman Pilot
The Indian Navy got its first woman pilot (a front-line combat role) as ‘Sub-Lieutenant Shivangi’ completed her operational training in Kochi, Kerala. She received her ‘golden wings’ from Vice Admiral AK Chawla, and will fly the Naval Dornier surveillance aircraft. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Soma Roy Burman appointed new Controller General of Accounts
Government has appointed Soma Roy Burman, as 24th Controller General of Accounts (CGA) of India with effect from 1 December 2019. With this appointment she has now become 7th woman to hold this position. About Soma Roy Burman She is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
December 3: International Day of Persons with Disabilities
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities is being observed by the United Nations since 1992. The aim of the day is to promote well-being of the persons with disabilities and to increase awareness of their situation in social, political ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
SURYA KIRAN – XIV: Indo-Nepal joint military Exercise
The 2019 edition of Joint military exercise between India and Nepal called ‘SURYA KIRAN – XIV’, will be conducted at Salijhandi, Rupendehi district of Nepal from 3 to 16 December 2019. It is an annual event which is conducted alternatively ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
Nuclear capable Agni-III ballistic missile fails in maiden night trial
The first night trial of long-range nuclear capable Agni-III surface-to-surface Ballistic Missile was carried out at Integrated Test Range (ITR) at APJ Abdul Kalam Island off Odisha coast. However, the Agni-III missile’s maiden night trial ended in ‘failure’. It is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
2 December: National Pollution Control Day
Every year 2 December is observed as National Pollution Control Day to commemorate the people who lost their lives in the unfortunate incident of Bhopal Gas Tragedy that occurred on this day in 1984. About National Pollution Control Day Objective: ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
30 November: 10th Indian Organ Donation Day celebrated
The 10th Indian Organ Donation Day was celebrated on 30 November 2019. Union Minister for Health & Family Welfare presided over, Dr. Harsh Vardhan presided over 10th Indian Organ Donation Day at a function held at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
India and Sweden to sign Polar Science Cooperation Agreement
India and Sweden are to sign their first maritime cooperation agreement during the Swedish Royal couple visit. The agreement includes cooperation between the countries in both Arctic and Antarctic regions and hence the name Polar Science. Significance In the last ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
2 December: International Day for Abolition of Slavery
Every year 2 December is observed as International Day for the Abolition of Slavery, across the world. The yearly event is organized by United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) and was first celebrated in 1986. International Day for Abolition of Slavery ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019
First India-Japan 2+2 Foreign and Defence Ministerial Meeting held in New Delhi
India and Japan held their first ever Foreign and Defence Ministerial Dialogue (2+2) in New Delhi. During the meet the two sides discussed about boosting defence and security ties besides other issues of mutual interest. This India-Japan ministerial meeting comes ..