2nd Global Disability Summit’ being held in Argentina

The 2nd Global Disability Summit is being held at Buenos Aires, Argentina from 6 June to 8 June 2019. From India a delegation headed by Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot, will be participating in Summit. Union Minister also attended ‘1st Global Disability Summit’ held at London, UK in July 2018. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Topics: 2nd Global Disability Summit • Argentina • Buenos Aires • Global Disability Summit • International Disability Alliance • Memorandum of understanding • Ministry for Social Justice and Empowerment • Persons with Disabilities • PwDs • Thaawarchand Gehlot • UK Department for International Development • UK DFID

5 June: World Environment Day celebrated

Every year World Environment Day is celebrated on 5 June globally. It is celebrated to raise awareness globally about environmental issues and action that has to be taken to tackle them. The day is organized around an annual theme in order to draw attention towards pressing environmental issues. World Environment Day Background: After the Conference ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Development • 5 June World Environment Day • Beat Air Pollution • resolution (A/RES/2994 (XXVII)) • SDG14 • SDG15 • Stockholm Conference • United Nation General Assembly • World Environment Day

Google Maps launches new public transport features in India

Google Maps has announced three India-first public transport navigation features with an aim to ease daily commute of users. Starting from 5 June 2019, Google Maps users will be able to see bus travel times from live traffic across ten Indian cities, get live train status for Indian Railways and even get mixed-mode commute suggestions ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs

Topics: Google • Google Map • Mixed-Mode Commute Suggestions • New Feature for Commuters • Where is my Train app

AAI signs pact with Boeing to modernise India’s Air Traffic Management

The Airports Authority of India (AAI) signed a technical assistance agreement with Boeing to develop and modernise India’s Air Traffic Management. Key Highlights Roadmap: Aerospace major Boeing entered into a technical assistance pact with AAI to jointly develop a comprehensive 10-year roadmap for modernising air traffic management in India. It is expected to be developed ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Economy & Banking Current Affairs

Topics: AAI • Aerospace • Air traffic management • Boeing • DGCA • Directorate General of Civil Aviation • NAS • National Airspace System • United States Trade and Development Agency • US-India Aviation Cooperation Program • USTDA

Facebook launched its first interactive Game Show in India

The Social networking giant Facebook launched its first interactive game show, titled “Confetti” in India on 4 June 2019. The launch announcement was made on sidelines of Facebook’s Social Entertainment Summit held in Mumbai, Maharashtra. About Confetti It is Facebook’s first official show in India and will go on air starting 12 June 2019. It ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

Category: Sports Current Affairs

Topics: Confetti • Facebook • Facebook Watch • Facebook's Social Entertainment Summit • Interactive Game Show • Watch Feed • YouTube