September 28: World Rabies Day

The World Rabies Day is marked by the Global Alliance World Rabies Control. It is a non – profit organization. The headquarters of the organization are located in United States. The day is endorsed on the anniversary of death Louis ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2019

The role of Indian Radio in the 21st Century

The radio is a communication device which is used to transmit voice messages over long distances. While initially developed for communication and military applications, the radio envolved into a viable source of entertainment and was a popular feature in homes ..

India contributes $1 million to UN Special Purpose Trust Fund

India has contributed $1 million to United Nation Special Purpose Trust Fund (SPTF) for Resident Coordinator System showing India’s willingness and happiness to tangibly contribute to reform of UN Development system. What is Special Purpose Trust Fund? SPTF is a ..

Month: Current Affairs - August, 2019

PM Modi to address UN General Assembly

The Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, has been invited to address a session of the annual UN General Assembly (UNGA) on September 28. This information was released in the provisional list of world leaders who will speak during the ..

PM Modi reconstitutes NITI Aayog

Prime Minister Narendra Modi approved the reconstitution of government of India’s policy think tank NITI Aayog (or National Institution for Transforming India). The decision was taken ahead of first meeting of NITI Aayog’s governing council scheduled on June 15. Key ..

Month: Current Affairs - June, 2019

SDG Gender Index

The SDG Gender Index, developed by Equal Measures 2030, is a tool for measuring progress towards gender equality worldwide. The index is a joint initiative of regional and global organizations, including the African Women’s Development and Communication Network, the Asian-Pacific ..