World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) observed on 21 April

The United Nations (UN) has officially declared April 21 as the World Creativity and Innovation Day (WCID) to encourage people to use creativity in problem-solving. The first official WCID was celebrated on April 21, 2018. The day is marked as ..

Month: Current Affairs - April, 2018

Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship joins hands with Ministry of Power to support household electrification scheme ‘Saubhagya’

The Union Ministry of Power has partnered with the Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship to train the manpower in six states – Assam, Bihar, Madhya Pradesh, Jharkhand, Odisha and Uttar Pradesh – for speedy implementation of its household electrification ..

India, Japan ink 15 agreements for enhancing bilateral co-operation

India and Japan have signed 15 agreements for enhancing bilateral cooperation in several key areas including investment promotion, civil aviation, and science and technology. The agreements were signed in presence of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and his Japanese counterpart Shinzo ..

Month: Current Affairs - September, 2017

Delhi police launches a skill development programme “YUVA”

Rajnath Singh, the Union Home Minister, has inaugurated the YUVA – a skill development programme and an initiative by Delhi Police under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) on August 29, 2017. The initiative will engage street children and youth, ..