Queen Elizabeth II
What is Operation London Bridge?
With the death of Queen Elizabeth II, Operation London Bridge became active in Britain. This is a protocol that has been in place since the announcement of the Queen’s death by Buckingham Palace on 8 September. What is Operation London ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: International / World Current Affairs
Queen Elizabeth II dies : 10 GK & Current Affairs Facts
Britain’s longest-reigning monarch Queen Elizabeth II died at Balmoral Castle in Scotland on September 8, after ruling for 70 years. About Queen Elizabeth II Queen Elizabeth II was born as Elizabeth Alexandra Mary on 21 April 1926 as the first ..
Month: Current affairs - September, 2022
Category: Awards, Honours & Persons in News • International / World Current Affairs
Barbados becomes the World’s newest republic
Barbados has become the World’s newest republic, around 400 years after it became a British colony. Highlights Barbados, the Caribbean Island nation, removed Queen Elizabeth II as the head of the state. Dame Sandra Prunella Mason, took over as the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2021
Commonwealth seek equal access to Covid-19 Vaccines
Commonwealth health ministers, led by India, are seeking swift and equal access to Covid-19 vaccines for all across the world. On the behalf of 54 commonwealth member, they were concerned over gaps in access and delivery of vaccines. They also ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2021
Ankit Kawatra bags Queen’s Young Leaders Award for 2017
Anti-hunger activist Ankit Kawatra has been awarded the Queen’s Young Leaders Award for 2017 by Queen Elizabeth II at a ceremony in the Buckingham Palace. Salient Facts The Queen’s Young Leaders Award recognises exceptional work towards solving hunger and malnutrition in India. Ankit Kawatra is the founder of Feeding India, ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2017
Indian-origin cancer expert Harpal Singh Kumar knighted
An Indian-origin cancer research expert Harpal Singh Kumar was honoured with a Knighthood from Queen Elizabeth II for his influential work on prevention and treatment of cancer. Mr. Singh’s name has appeared in the 2015 New Year’s Honours list that ..