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May 21: National Anti-Terrorism Day
Every year on May 21, India observes National Anti-Terrorism Day. The day is observed to mark the death anniversary of the former prime minister Rajiv Gandhi. Highlights Rajiv Gandhi was the sixth prime minister of India. He served as the prime minister of the country between 1984 and 1989. He was assassinated in Sriperumbudur, Tamil ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2020
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Topics: India-Sri Lanka • Indian Peace Keeping Force • Indira Gandhi • Lok Sabha • LTTE • National Anti-Terrorism Day • Rajiv Gandhi • Supreme court
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