Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam Current Affairs, GK & News
Communal Harmony Day (CHD)
In India, the Sadbhavana Diwas (or Communal Harmony Day) is celebrated every year on August 20 to commemorate birth anniversary of late former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. On the occasion of 75th birth anniversary of Rajiv Gandhi, Congress interim president Sonia Gandhi along with Rahul Gandhi inaugurated an exhibition titled ‘Memories and Archives of Rajiv ..
Topics: Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi • Finance Ministers of India • Gandhi • Government of India • Indian Hindus • Indian National Congress • Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam • Lok Sabha • Rajiv Gandhi • Rajiv Gandhi Memorial • Sriperumbudur
Sangita Dhingra Sehgal head of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) tribunal for adjudicating ban on LTTE
The Union government has constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to adjudicate whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as an unlawful association. The Tribunal is comprised of sitting Judge of Delhi High Court Justice Sangita Dhingra Sehgal. Earlier, the Home Ministry had issued a notification ..
Topics: Divisions of the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam • Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam • Politics • Politics by country • Rajiv Gandhi • Sri Lankan Civil War • Tamil Eelam • Terrorism in India
2019 edition of National Anti Terrorism Day (NATD)
The National Anti Terrorism Day (NATD) is celebrated every year in India on May 21 to spread the message of global peace and non-violence and stop youngsters from following cult practices and being misguided. The day also honours the sacrifices made by thousands of soldiers who fought against terrorism. It’s a day to pay tribute ..
Topics: Assassination of Rajiv Gandhi • Government of India • Indian Peace Keeping Force • Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam • Politics • Rajiv Gandhi • Sri Lankan Civil War • Terrorism in India
UGC directs Universities: observe 21 May as Anti-Terrorism Day
The University Grants Commission (UGC, the higher education regulator) has directed universities and higher educational institutions (HEIs) in India to observe 21 May as Anti-Terrorism Day so as to wean youth away from terrorism. Key Highlights Background: Every year 21 May is observed as Anti-Terrorism Day throughout India. It seeks to spread awareness among people ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: 21 May: Anti-Terrorism Day • Anti-Terrorism Day • Higher Educational Institutions • Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam • LTTE • MHA • Ministry of Home Affairs • Prime Minister of India • Rajiv Gandhi • UGC • University Grants Commission
Indian Government Extends Ban on LTTE for Five Years
The Ministry of Home Affairs in a freshly issued notification extended ban on the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE, also known as: Tamil Tigers) in India for a another period of five years. Key Highlights Ban: The Union Home Ministry notified extended ban (of 5 years) to LTTE under sub-sections (1) and (3) of ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Topics: India-Sri Lanka • Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam • LTTE • Ministry of Home Affairs • Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi • Sri Lankan Tamils • Tamil Eelam • Tamil Nadu • Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Act