Skills
World Economic Forum Survey: World loses hopes in Climate Science; Indians are most-trusting
The World Economic Forum published its opinion poll during its 50th annual meeting in Davos. The annual meeting was called for urgent upskilling and better climate education. Highlights According to the survey, India and Bangladesh are the most trusting people ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Need of Witness Protection Laws
A shocking incident happened in Unnao of Uttar Pradesh wherein at a road accident, a rape survivor’s two aunts died leaving the rape survivor and her lawyer in a critical condition. Consequent to the death of the two individuals, one ..
WorldSkills International 2019
The WorldSkills International organizes world championships of vocational skills every two years. The challenge brings together the young people, industry, government, education, and institutions to provide a common platform for the promotion of vocal skills. The competition aims to demonstrate ..
Odisha government implements Center’s Witness Protection Scheme (WPS)
The Naveen Patnaik led Odisha Government has recently informed the state High Court that it has implemented the Central Government’s Witness Protection Scheme-2018. The aim of the scheme is to ensure that investigation, prosecution and trial of criminal offences are ..
Thousands of bystanders caught in Toronto
Toronto police officials deployed the controversial stingray surveillance technology over 2 months. They have swept up data from more than 20, 000 bystanders. The police have claimed to use the technology to investigate a 2014 investigation. The investigation was to ..
NITI Aayog launches 5 Thematic Reports on Sustainable Development in Himalayan Region
NITI Aayog has released five Thematic Reports on Sustainable Development in Indian Himalayan Region (IHR) recognizing uniqueness of Himalayas and challenges for sustainable development. These reports list challenges in all defined five thematic areas and discuss significance, challenges, ongoing actions ..