India became the first country in the world to launched the Facial Biometric-based ID. Shri Mansukh Mandaviya launched the project in New Delhi. He also handed over the new BSID cards to five Indian seafarers. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 Biometric Seafarer Identity Document The BSID has the dimensions of a smart ID card. It […]
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The fires tearing through the Amazon represent a “tipping point” for the health of the rainforest, the head of a top global forestry management body said on 28 August, urging the world to do more to save the trees. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 The situation in the Amazon is “very urgent,” stressed Gerhard Dieterle,
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The government panel on Direct Tax Code has proposed radical revisions to the personal income tax rates and slabs. It has suggested zero tax levy on annual income between Rs 0-2.5 lakh. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 People earning between Rs 5 lakh and 10 lakh per year may have to pay 10% income tax,
India and Russia are expected to sign an agreement during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s trip to Vladivostok next week that outlines a roadmap to increase bilateral trade manifold and includes a new investment treaty as part of measures to realise untapped potential in economic partnership. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 Speaking to reporters ahead of
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India´s Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the nation-wide “Fit India Movement” on August 29 and appealed to every citizen to remain healthy and fit. The event was launched at the Indira Gandhi Stadium in New Delhi at 10 am. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 After a colourful presentation of India’s indigenous martial art forms, dances
The International Day against Nuclear Tests is observed on August 29. It was established on December 2, 2009 at the 64th session of the United Nations General Assembly by the resolution 64/35, which was adopted unanimously. The resolution calls for increasing awareness and education “about the effects of nuclear weapon test explosions or any other
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Blazing a trail of glory for India at the global stage, the Indian Team returned with the best-ever finish at the WorldSkills International Competition 2019 in Kazan, Russia by winning 19 medals and Medallions of Excellence. The 48-member Indian team won one Gold, one Silver and two Bronze medals besides 15 Medallions of Excellence at
The research arm of Indian Railways, Research Designs and Standards Organization (RDSO) is organizing a special Mega Vendor Meet at RDSO in a significant move to show-case greater business opportunities in Railway sector in Lucknow on 30th August, 2019. Industries from across the country are invited for this vendor meet to encourage their participation in
Union Minister Shri Prakash Javadekar presented the National Awards for Community Radio for 2018 and 2019 at a function organized at Dr. BR Ambedkar Bhawan, New Delhi. The event was part of the ongoing 7th Community Radio Sammelan. He also released the booklet “Jan Connect: Clear Intentions, Decisive Actions” on key decisions taken by the
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Minister Shri Ramesh Pokhriyal ‘Nishank’ launched one of world’s largest Integrated Online Junction for – School Education ‘Shagun’ in New Delhi. The Minister of State for HRD, Shri Sanjay Shamrao Dhotre was also present on the occasion. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 School Education Shagun (URL: htpp://shagun.govt.in/) is an over-arching initiative to improve school education
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