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Odisha government launches Jiban Sampark project to reach vulnerable tribes
Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik has recently announced to launch “Jiban Sampark” project in partnership with UNICEF India to generate awareness about the development and welfare initiatives of state government among the Particularly Vulnerable Tribal Groups (PVTG) of the state. ..
Tamil Nadu declared best state for active participation in Swasth Bharat Yatra
On 28th January 2019, Tamil Nadu was declared the ‘Best State Overall’ for its active participation in the national campaign ‘Swasth Bharat Yatra’. The campaign was a 100-day consumer outreach programme of the Food Safety and Standards Authority of India ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2020
Capacity Augmentation to Successfully Deliver the G20 Presidency
India will preside and host the G20, or Group of 20 nations meeting in 2022. G20 provides a unique opportunity for India to transform from rule-taker to rule-maker. Being a host India would set an annual agenda, wielding vast direct ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
India to participate in the Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) in 2021
The Programme for International Student Assessment (PISA) is a triennial international survey which aims to evaluate education systems worldwide by testing the skills and knowledge of 15-year-old students. India would be participating in the PISA assessment in 2021. What is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
World Steel Association Report: Key Facts
The World Steel Association has released a Report highlighting various trends related to the Industry, they are: China is the largest producer of crude steel and it accounts for more than 51 per cent of global production. China’s share has ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Indonesia Masters Badminton Tournament 2019: Winner's List
The Indonesian Masters Badminton Tournament 2019 is organized by the Badminton Association of Indonesia. It was the third tournament of the 2019 BWF World Tour. The winners under the various categories are listed below: Women’s Singles: Saina Nehwal (India). Men’s Singles: Anders ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
South Asian Nitrogen Hub
The British government has announced a research project, South Asian Nitrogen Hub to study nitrogen pollution in India and South Asia. The project led by UK’s Centre for Ecology and Hydrology will partner with 50 organisations from the UK and South ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
IBSA Gandhi-Mandela Memorial Freedom Lecture
South African President Cyril Ramaphosa delivered the first IBSA Gandhi-Mandela Memorial Freedom Lecture. Highlights from the Speech are: Mahatma Gandhi and Nelson Mandela wanted to see the elimination of poverty and a world where nations respect one another and multilateralism ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Jammu and Kashmir Governor gives assent to Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2014
Governor of Jammu and Kashmir Satya Pal Malik has given his assent to the Jammu and Kashmir Reservation (Amendment) Bill, 2014, providing reservation in government jobs for Pahari community. Features of the Amendment Bill The features of the Jammu and ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
MoU between India and Kuwait on recruitment of Domestic Workers
The Union Cabinet headed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi has approved the signing of Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Kuwait for cooperation on the recruitment of domestic workers. Features of the MoU The important aspects of the MoU ..