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The 50th Conference of Governors concluded at Rashtrapati Bhavan

The 50th Conference of Governors concluded at Rashtrapati Bhavan, laying emphasis on tribal welfare and issues related to water, agriculture, higher education and ease of living. Five sub-groups of Governors submitted their reports on these issues, and deliberated and identified actionable points in which governors can play a facilitating role. The conference took keen interest […]

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NCC celebrated its 71st Raising Day at Nagrota

National Cadet Corps, the largest uniformed youth organisation in the world celebrated its 71st Raising Day at Nagrota. The NCC is at the forefront of contribution towards social causes and community development activities. Its cadets have done the nation and the organisation proud by their remarkable achievements in the fields of sports and adventure. They

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India is Ranked 44th in 2019 Nomuras Food Vulnerability Index

India is ranked 44 in Nomura’s Food Vulnerability Index (NFVI) that compiled the vulnerability of 110 countries in the world. The top 50 countries together account for almost 60 percent of the global population reflecting the massive number of individuals and households that are vulnerable. The NFVI ranks countries on the basis of their exposure

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International Day for the Elimination of Violence against Women

November 25 marks the International Day for the Elimination of Violence Against Women, a U.N. day designated to highlight the issue of violence against women and girls and to call for more action to combat it. Over time, the day has evolved into a global, widespread initiative that now incorporates 16 Days of Activism and

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Singapore signs MOU with the Republic of Korea to enhance cyber security cooperation

Singapore and the Republic of Korea have signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MOU) to enhance cooperation and information sharing on cyber security. Singapore and the Republic of Korea share mutual interests in enhancing cyber security cooperation, as cyber security is a key enabler for both countries to leverage the benefits of digitalisation to grow their

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WCD Ministry launches Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh

The Union Minister of Women and Child Development (WCD) and Textiles launched the Bharatiya Poshan Krishi Kosh (BPKK). The BPKK will be a repository of diverse crops across 128 agro-climatic zones in India for better nutritional outcomes. To make India nutrition secure a five-point action programme has to be implemented: Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019

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Sharad Arvind Bobde Takes Oath as 47th Chief Justice of India

Sharad Arvind Bobde Takes Oath as 47th Chief Justice of India. He was administered the oath of office by President Ram Nath Kovind. Sharad Arvind Bobde succeeds Ranjan Gogoi. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 He was born in Nagpur, Maharashtra, and is the son of Arvind Shriniwas Bobde, an eminent senior advocate. He earned a

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PM addresses 250th session of Rajya Sabha

Prime Minister Narendra Modi is addressing the historic 250th session and described it as a moment of pride for democracy. The Rajya Sabha secretariat has released the first-ever analysis of its legislative work, “Rajya Sabha: The Journey since 1952” on the occasion of the 250th session of Rajya Sabha. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 In

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In Sri Lankan Gotabaya Rajapaksa won presidential election

Gotabaya Rajapaksa won presidential election in Sri Lanka. Sri Lanka’s Election Commission released the final result where Rajapaksa secured victory with 52.25% of the vote. Rajapaksa is to take oath as President of Sri Lanka on 18 November in a ceremony in the central town of Anuradhapura. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 It was the

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Rajnath Singh to attend the ADMM-Plus meeting in Bangkok

Defence Minister Rajnath Singh attend the ADMM-Plus meeting where Defence Ministers of ASEAN countries and eight other nations would gather and discuss the way forward for security cooperation. Defence Ministers from 17 countries of the ADMM-Plus group are participating in the meeting. India was represented by Rajnath Singh. In addition to the 10 ASEAN countries,

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