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World Food Day: October 16
The World Food Day is observed globally on 16 October to mark foundation of Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations in 1945. It is observed as day of action dedicated to tackling global hunger and aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government launches Youth Road Safety Learners Licence Programme
Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has launched Youth Road Safety Learners Licence programme in New Delhi today. It is Public–private partnership (PPP) initiative in collaboration with Diageo India and Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE). Youth Road Safety ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Foreign tourists can now visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands without any restrictions
Government has allowed foreign tourists to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands without any restrictions. In this regard, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has modified its earlier order which made it mandatory for foreign tourists to register with Foreigners Registration ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Music composer Khayyam wins Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement
Veteran composer, lyricist, writer and national award winning music director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi, famously known as Khayya was 2018 Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award will be conferred by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai. This year, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Delhi Government launches Chief Minister's Urban Leaders Fellowship Programme
Delhi government has launched Chief Minister’s Urban Leaders Fellowship Programme that seeks to attract young leaders across the country to work with it on addressing some of the most pressing urban challenges. It was announced by Delhi Deputy Chief Minister ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government opens new series of sovereign gold bonds scheme for subscription
Union Government has opened new series of sovereign gold bonds scheme for subscription. Under this scheme, sovereign gold bonds will be issued every month from October 2018 to February 2019. This bond will be sold through Stock Holding Corporation of ..