Conferences Current Affairs, GK & News
Corona Virus Global Response International Pledging Conference held
On May 5, 2020, around 40 countries took part on an online summit called Global Response International Pledging Conference. Highlights The Conference was initiated by European Union. US and Russia did not take part in the conference. China where the virus originated was represented by its ambassador. The main aim of the conference was to ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Conferences • COVID-19 vaccine • European Union (EU) • Funds • WHO • World Health Organisation (WHO)
April 25: International Delegate’s Day
On April 25, 2020, for the first time, the United Nations marked the International Delegate’s Day. The Day is being marked to celebrate the 75th anniversary of San Francisco Conference. San Francisco Conference On April 25, 1945, delegates from 50 countries came together in San Francisco for the first time. The main aim of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Conferences • Human rights • International Delegates Day • multilateral cooperation • Peace • San Francisco • UN Charter • United Nations
International Conference on Nano-Science and Nano Technology held in Kolkata
On March 5, 2020, the Department of Science of Technology operating under Ministry of Science and Technology organized an International Conference on Nano-Science and Nano Technology (ICONSAT) at Kolkata. The Conference is to be held between March 5, 2020 and March 7, 2020. Highlights The Conference highlighted the current need of India in the field ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Science & Technology Current Affairs
Topics: Conferences • Department of Science and Technology (DST) • Manpower • manufacturing • material research • Nano Technology
Farmer Welfare: Krishi Vigyan Mela, Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference launched
The GoI is taking several steps to double farmers income by 2022. In order to help achieve the target, Krishi Vigyan Mela and Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference were inaugurated by Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare Narendra Singh Tomar. Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference The 11th Krishi Vigyan Kendra Conference was held in New Delhi recently. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Agriculture • Conferences • farmer welfare • Farmers Distress • ICAR • Krishi Vigyan Kendra • Ministry of Agriculture & Farmers Welfare
India attends 3rd Global Conference on Road Safety held in collaboration with WHO, World Bank
On February 17, 2020, the Minister of Road Transport and Highways Nitin Gadkari represented India at the 3rd global Conference on Road Safety. The Conference aimed at achieving Global Goals 2030. It was held in Stockholm, Sweden. Highlights The conference was held in collaboration with WHO and World Bank. The conference aims at renewing the ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Topics: Conferences • Events • Road accidents • Road safety • UN Road Safety Collaboration • WHO • World Bank
National Conference on E-Governance held in Mumbai; National E-Governance Awards presented
The 23rd National Conference on E-Governance was held in Mumbai to transform governance using digital technologies. The conference adopted Mumbai Declaration. Highlights The Conference also assessed the national e-governance services being delivered by all the states and Union Territories. Delhi, Chandigarh and Daman and Diu emerged as the leaders in delivering e-governance services among Union ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: Conferences • Digital Connectivity • Digital transformation • E-governance • Governance