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Commerce and Industry Minister to Lead Delegation to Vladivostok

The Union Minister of Commerce and Industry and Railways, Piyush Goyal, will leada delegation of Chief Ministers of States and business representatives to Vladivostok in the Russian Far East from 11-13 August 2019, to explore investment opportunities and strike close partnerships with the Far East provinces. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 The delegation includes Chief […]

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Alejandro Giammattei wins Guatemala’s presidential race

Guatemalans have voted in Alejandro Giammattei of the Vamos party as the country’s next president, hoping he will be able to address the issues of crime and security, as well as the concerns around his human rights record. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 The 63-year-old conservative candidate and former surgeon won a runoff election with

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Vikram Sarabhai Centenary Programme

Google celebrated the 100th birthday of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, father of the Indian space programme with a Google Doodle. ISRO has also announced an award in his name on his 100th birthday. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 “There are some who question the relevance of space activities in a developing nation. To us, there is

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NHA plans to include all types of cancer and its treatment

The National Health Authority (NHA) plans to include all types of cancer and its treatment under their healthcare packages. As of now, officials feel the healthcare packages for cancer treatment are not very comprehensive. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 For the treatment of cancer, a patient has to undergo various types of medical procedures. These

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China will launch its own cryptocurrency soon

The People’s Bank of China (PBoC) is “close” to issuing its own cryptocurrency, according to a senior official. The bank’s researchers have been working intensively since last year to develop systems and will launch its own cryptocurrency soon. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 Mu repeated the PBoC’s intention that the digital currency would replace M0,

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Rafael Nadal won Montreal Masters title

Rafael Nadal won the Montreal Masters title and extend his record haul of Masters 1000 titles. The world number two secured his 35th Masters crown, pulling clear by two in that category from Novak Djokovic, who has won 33 of the elite tournaments. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 Claycourt king Nadal successfully defended a hard

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International Youth Day 2019

The International Youth Day is celebrated on August 12 every year. It was first observed on August 12, 2000, the day marks an awareness day and draws attention to a given set of cultural and legal issues surrounding youth. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 Along with recognising efforts of the world’s youth in enhancing global

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South Korea Remove Japan From Preferred Trade List

South Korea has decided to remove Japan from a list of nations receiving preferential treatment in trade in what was seen as a tit-for-tat move following Tokyo’s recent decision to downgrade Seoul’s trade status amid a diplomatic row. Daily Current Affairs Quiz 2019 It wasn’t immediately clear how South Korea’s tightened export controls would impact

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2-day exhibition on DAE Technologies: Empowering India through Technology, inaugurated in New Delhi

The Department of Atomic Energy (DAE), Government of India, is organizing a two-day exhibition on DAE spin-off technologies for non-power applications at New MotiBagh recreation club, New Delhi. The exhibition was inaugurated by the Chairman, Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) Shri Rakesh Gupta here today. The exhibition is open to public for two days (Aug

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Chandrayaan-2 Successfully enters Lunar Transfer Trajectory

The final orbit raising manoeuvre of Chandrayaan-2 spacecraft was successfully carried out today (August 14, 2019) at 02:21 am IST. During this maneuver, the spacecraft’s liquid engine was fired for about 1203 seconds. With this, Chandrayaan-2 entered the Lunar Transfer Trajectory. Earlier, the spacecraft’s orbit was progressively increased five times during July 23 to August

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