UN released commemorative stamp on 40th anniversary of Small Pox Eradication

On May 9, 2020, the World Health Organization and the United Nations Postal Agency released a commemorative stamp to mark 40th anniversary of eradication of small pox. Highlights The World Health Organization small pox eradication campaign was initiated in 1967. In 1980, the organization officially declared that the world is free from small pox. Small ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020

Category: International Current Affairs

Topics: Commemorative stamp • Diseases • Smallpox • United Nations • Vaccination • Vaccines • World Health Organisation (WHO)

Commemorative stamps released on 150th celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust

On January 12, 2020, PM Modi attended the 150th celebrations of Kolkata Port Trust. During the celebration, the prime minister launched commemorative stamps of the port trust. Highlights During the celebrations, the PM also launched Rs 600 crore worth port development activities. It includes upgrade of a ship repair facility, upgraded railway infrastructure for the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Bharatiya Jana Sangh • Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP) • Commemorative stamp • Cruise tourism • Kolkata • PM Modi

Stamps released to commemorate contribution of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence

On December 26, 2019, Union Finance Minister Smt. Nirmala Sitaraman released postage stamps to commemorate the services of Directorate of Revenue Intelligence (DRI) in order to protect the nation. Significance DRI plays an immense role to counter smuggling and preserve cultural heritage and environment of the country. It is essential for DRI to keep pace ..

Month: Current Affairs - December, 2019

Topics: Commemorative stamp • Directorate of Revenue Intelligence • Indirect Tax • Revenue • Smuggling

Commemorative Coin released on Paramahansa Yogananda

The Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs Smt Nirmala Sitaraman released a commemorative coin on Paramahansa Yogananda to mark his 125th birth anniversary on October 29, 2019. Paramahansa Yogananda Paramahansa Yogananda was an Indian monk, guru and yogi who introduced millions of teachings of meditation and Kriya Yoga through his organization Self-Realization Fellowship. He ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs

Topics: Coins • Commemorative coin • Commemorative stamp • India-USA • Religious Texts • Yoga • yogananda

PM releases commemorative stamp to honour IAF Marshal late Arjan Singh

Prime Minister Narendra Modi released commemorative stamp to honour Marshal of Air Force late Arjan Singh in New Delhi. It was released ‘at home’ programme of the Indian Air Force to mark its 87th raising day. The stamp was released as a tribute to his exemplary service to nation. About Arjan Singh Born on 15 ..

Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019

Category: Awards, Persons & Places in News

Topics: Arjan Singh • Commemorative stamp • Indian Air Force • Narendra Modi