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World Space Week: 4-10 October: Important Facts
World Space Week is the largest space event on the Earth. More than 80 countries are participating commemorating the week this year Theme: The Moon: Gateway to the stars The World Space Week was launched on October 4, 1957. The ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India calls for increased cooperation between FATF and UN
To deal with the nexus of terrorist groups India called for increased cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Speaking at the General Assembly the first Secretary to India’s Permanent Mission said that the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
October 1: International Day of Older Persons Observed
The International Day of Older Persons is observed to highlight contributions made by the older population to the society. It aims at raising awareness of opportunities and challenges of ageing in the world. According to the United Nations, between 2017 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
E-waste disposal
The massive amount of E-waste being generated by our digital footprint causes a massive concern as these digital gadgets have a massive waste profile and their disposal is a big cause of concern for us all. What is happening? As ..
India in Peacekeeping Missions
The United Nations, after approval of the United Nations Security council often deploys peacekeepers in regions where there are troubles and danger to human life and dignity. These peacekeepers are made up of volunteers from the member states of the ..
ICJ Verdict on Kulbhushan Jadhav
In a major victory for India and its arrested national Kulbhushan Jadhav, the International Court of Justice has ordered Pakistan to review Kulbhushan’s death sentence and had ruled that Islamabad violated the established international convention by denying India the rights ..