Greta Thunberg
Angela Merkel tops 2019 Forbes’ List of World’s most-powerful women
German Chancellor Angela Merkel has topped the Forbes’ 2019 edition of 100 World’s Most Powerful Women for the ninth consecutive year. She was joined in top spots by fellow prominent female political leaders. The 65-year-old German leader has made 14 ..
Nirmala Sitharaman 34th in Forbes 2019 World’s 100 Most Powerful Women List
The Union Finance Minister of India, Nirmala Sitharaman has been ranked 34th in the Forbes Top 100 Most Powerful Women in the World list. Nirmala Sitharaman also served as the Defence Minister of India from 3rd September 2017 to 30th ..
Greta Thunberg named TIME’s 2019 Person of the Year
The Swedish teenager Greta Thunberg, who became voice of a generation facing climate change emergency was named as Time magazine’s 2019 Person of the Year. The magazine announced 16-year old Thunberg as its choice among other 2019 finalists, which included ..
Who won the International Children’s Peace Prize 2019?
Greta Thunberg and Divina Maloum were declared as the winners of the International Children’s Peace Prize 2019. 16-year-old Swedish teen activist Greta Thunberg was awarded for her struggle against climate change. 15-year-old Divina Maloum of Cameroon was awarded for her ..
Nelloptodes gretae: Tiny beetle named after climate activist Greta Thunberg
Scientists at the British Natural History Museum in London, UK have officially named a tiny species of beetle that was discovered more than 50 years ago as ‘Nelloptodes gretae’, to honour the 16-year-old Swedish climate activist’s ‘outstanding contribution’ in raising ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Nobel Peace Prize – 2019
The 100th Nobel Prize for peace has been awarded to the Ethiopian Prime Minister Abhiy Ahmed Ali for his efforts towards peace and international cooperation. The prize was awarded in particular to honor his initiatives to resolve border conflict with ..