Page-51 of Current Affairs - January, 2020

Poorna Malavath scales Sixth Tallest Peak

January 4, 2020

Poorna Malavath has conquered the six highest peak in six continents in succession after scaling the highest peak of Antarctica, Mount Vinson Massif on 26th December 2019. Poorna also holds the record for the youngest girl in the world to ..

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“Cyber Safe Initiative” launched by Maharashtra Government

January 4, 2020

On January 3, 2020, Cyber Safe Initiative was launched by Maharashtra Government. The initiative was launched commemorating the birth anniversary of Indian Social Reformer Savitribai Phule. Savitribai Phule was the first female teacher of India. Highlights The aim of the ..

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NHRC notice to Government of Rajasthan over Kota Children Deaths

January 4, 2020

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India on Friday, 3rd January 2020 has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of the Government of Rajasthan over media reports about the death of above 100 children in the month of December ..

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2636 Charging Stations sanctioned under Phase-II of Fame India

January 4, 2020

The Department of Heavy industries under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises of the Government of India has sanctioned 2636 charging stations under the Phase II of the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) India Scheme ..

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Manav Thakkar becomes first Indian to be ranked World No.1 in U-21 Men’s Singles Category

January 4, 2020

19-year-old Indian table tennis player Manav Thakkar has jumped nine places to become the world number 1 in the Under-21 Men’s single category rankings released by the International Tennis Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Friday, 3rd January 2020. The updated ranking ..

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January 4: World Braille Day

January 4, 2020

Every Year January 4 is celebrated as World Braille Day in order to mark the birth anniversary of Louis Braille. Louis is the inventor of Braille, a written language for blind people. Highlights The World Braille Day is celebrated by ..

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First Capacity Building Programme of Jammu & Kashmir inaugurated

January 4, 2020

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pensions and Atomic Energy & Space Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday 3rd January 2020 inaugurated the first capacity building ..

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India’s Foreign Exchange touches all time high of 457.468 billion USD

January 4, 2020

RBI announced that Foreign Exchange Reserves of India has swelled by 2.52 billion USD in the week that ended on December 27, 2019. The Central Bank also said that the country’s special drawing rights with the IMF (International Monetary Fund) ..

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All India Police Judo Cluster Championship 2019 began in New Delhi

January 4, 2020

The Union Minister of State for Home Affairs, Nityanand Rai inaugurated the 4th edition of the All India Police Judo Cluster Championship on Friday 3rd January 2020 at New Delhi. The sporting event will conclude next Tuesday, 7th January 2020 ..

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World Braille Day 2020

January 4, 2020

4th January is celebrated as World Braille Day as per United Nations General Assembly Resolution passed in November 2018. The first World Braille Day was celebrated in 2019, this year marks the second edition of the day meant for creating ..

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