UNHRC files in Supreme Court on Citizenship Amendment Act

On March 3, 2020, the United Nation Human Rights Commission moved to Supreme Court on the matter of Citizenship Amendment Act (CAA). The commission has filed a case challenging CAA. India on the Move of UNHRC India believes that the ..

Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020

Arunachal Pradesh Assembly implements e-Vidhan project

Union Ministry of Parliamentary Affairs is the nodal ministry for implementing the ‘e-Vidhan’ project in all 31 states and Union Territories of the country. The National e-Vidhan Application (NeVA) creates a massive data depository and aims to bring all the ..

‘City Chowk’ renamed as ‘Bharat Mata Chowk’

The historic ‘City Chowk’, which is the commercial hub located in old Jammu, has been renamed as ‘Bharat Mata Chowk’. A resolution regarding the same was passed by the general house of the Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC). The starting point ..

Assam CM gets ‘Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee award 2020 for Politics’

The Chief Minister of Assam, Sarbananda Sonowal was presented the prestigious ‘Dr. Syama Prasad Mukherjee award 2020 for Politics’ during the 6th India Ideas Conclave in Gujarat. The award was instituted by India Foundation and this year it was presented ..

Indian hockey player Balbir Singh Kullar passes away

Former Indian hockey player Balbir Singh Kullar, who was a part of the Olympics bronze-winning team, recently passed away at the age of 77. The Punjab-based player was a recipient of the prestigious Padma Shri and Arjuna award for his ..

35th edition of AAHAR commences in New Delhi

The 35th edition of the Food and Hospitality fair AAHAR recently commenced in New Delhi. The five-day fair is being organized by India Trade Promotion Organisation (ITPO) in association with the Agriculture and Processed Food Products Development Authority (APEDA), Union ..

Tasnim Mir and Mansi Singh win bronze medals at Yonex Dutch Junior International 2020

Indian shuttlers Tasnim Mir and Mansi Singh were seen in news as they recently won a bronze medal each in the girls’ singles event at the Yonex Dutch Junior International 2020. The Badminton event was held in Haarlem, Netherlands. India ..

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India acquires Bhander power plant in Gujarat

ArcelorMittal Nippon Steel India (AM/NS India) has announced that it has acquired Bhander power plant at Hazira in Gujarat. The natural gas-based thermal plant was purchased by AM/NS India under the Securitisation and Reconstruction of Financial Assets and Enforcement of ..

Netanyahu claims victory in the general election

The Prime Minister of Israel, Benjamin Netanyahu was recently seen in news as he claimed victory in the general elections held in the country. This edition of the election is the country’s third election in less than a year. The ..

Scientists discover security ink to prevent fake printing of critical documents

Scientists from National Physical Laboratory have discovered a security ink which can prevent fake printing of critical documents such as passports and counterfeiting of currency notes. National Physical Laboratory functions under the Council of Scientific and Industrial Research, has recently ..