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UN gives green light to draft treaty to combat cybercrime

The UN General Assembly approved a resolution that will start the process of drafting a new international treaty to combat cybercrime over objections from the European Union, the United States and other countries. The resolution establishes an expert committee representing all regions of the world “to elaborate a comprehensive international convention on countering the use […]

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5th Round of India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue

The 5th Round of India-Japan Maritime Affairs Dialogue was held in Tokyo on 24 December 2019. Indian delegation was led by Shri Indra Mani Pandey, Additional Secretary, Ministry of External Affairs, while Japanese delegation was led by Ambassador Yamanaka A Osamu, Deputy Assistant Minister, Deputy Director-General in Foreign Policy Bureau. The two sides exchanged views

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Indian Railway lunched New Him Darshan Express

The Indian Railways started the Him Darshan Express train between Kalka and Shimla stations, as a Christmas gift to the people. The train has six modern and first-class AC vista-dome coaches with glass rooftop to have a panoramic view of the hilly region. A single journey will cost Rs 630 per person and no concession

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Modi launches Atal scheme on groundwater

Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Atal Bhujal scheme to strengthen the institutional framework for participatory groundwater management and bringing about behavioural changes at the community level for sustainable groundwater resource management in seven States. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 The scheme will be implemented in about 8,350 gram panchayats in 78 districts of Gujarat,

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Good Governance Index launched on Good Governance Day

The MoS launched the ‘Good Governance Index’ at an event organized by the Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievances & Pensions, on the occasion of Good Governance Day. The Good Governance Day is observed on the birth anniversary of former Prime Minister Shri Atal Bihari Vajpayee. On the occasion, the Minister also launched the 15th edition

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Digital Radio to be launched in 2024

Information and Broadcasting Minister Prakash Javadekar has said that NDA government is bringing Digital Radio in 2024. The audio of digital radio will be more clear and its reach will be higher. The Minister said, All India Radio is an institution which is a part of people’s lives, be it music, news or entertainment. Daily

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BMTC launches new app with trip planner

The Bangalore Metropolitan Transport Corporation (BMTC), the state-government run bus service for Bengaluru and its periphery has launched its new official mobile app titled ‘My BMTC’. The app, which is currently in its beta stage, has been developed by Bengaluru school student Nihar Thakkar, who had previously made a similar app. Daily Current Affairs Quiz

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Telangana raises the retirement age of RTC staff to 60

The Telangana Government has announced its decision to increase the retirement age of the RTC employees to 60 years from 58. The increase in age limit for retirement will be extended to each and every employee of the TSRTC. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 The Chief Minister had made this promise when he had a

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WCD Ministry Invites Applications for Nari Shakti Puraskar 2019

Ministry of Women and Child Development has invited applications for Nari Shakti Puraskar for the year 2019. The National Award is given annually to individuals, groups, institutions in recognition of their exceptional work towards the cause of women empowerment, especially for vulnerable and marginalized women. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 Nearly 40 Nari Shakti Puraskar

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Harsh Vardhan inaugurates 2nd Edition of Eat Right Mela

The right kind of diet will help to reduce the disease burden in the country. This was stated by Dr. Harsh Vardhan, Union Minister of Health & Family Welfare while inaugurated the second edition of the ‘Eat Right Mela’ at Jawahar Lal Nehru Stadium. He stressed upon the importance of having a Jan Andolan, a

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