Lai Haraoba Festival begins in Tripura

On January 2, 2020, the Lai Haraoba festival began in Tripura. The festival will be celebrated for 5 days. The festival is celebrated by the Meitei community. The community is spread across Assam, Tripura, Manipur, Meghalaya, Myanmar and Bangladesh. However, ..

Poorna Malavath scales Sixth Tallest Peak

Poorna Malavath has conquered the six highest peak in six continents in succession after scaling the highest peak of Antarctica, Mount Vinson Massif on 26th December 2019. Poorna also holds the record for the youngest girl in the world to ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

“Cyber Safe Initiative” launched by Maharashtra Government

On January 3, 2020, Cyber Safe Initiative was launched by Maharashtra Government. The initiative was launched commemorating the birth anniversary of Indian Social Reformer Savitribai Phule. Savitribai Phule was the first female teacher of India. Highlights The aim of the ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

NHRC notice to Government of Rajasthan over Kota Children Deaths

The National Human Rights Commission (NHRC), India on Friday, 3rd January 2020 has issued a notice to the Chief Secretary of the Government of Rajasthan over media reports about the death of above 100 children in the month of December ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

2636 Charging Stations sanctioned under Phase-II of Fame India

The Department of Heavy industries under the Ministry of Heavy Industries and Public Enterprises of the Government of India has sanctioned 2636 charging stations under the Phase II of the FAME (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Electric Vehicles) India Scheme ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Manav Thakkar becomes first Indian to be ranked World No.1 in U-21 Men’s Singles Category

19-year-old Indian table tennis player Manav Thakkar has jumped nine places to become the world number 1 in the Under-21 Men’s single category rankings released by the International Tennis Tennis Federation (ITTF) on Friday, 3rd January 2020. The updated ranking ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

January 4: World Braille Day

Every Year January 4 is celebrated as World Braille Day in order to mark the birth anniversary of Louis Braille. Louis is the inventor of Braille, a written language for blind people. Highlights The World Braille Day is celebrated by ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

First Capacity Building Programme of Jammu & Kashmir inaugurated

The Union Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Ministry of Development of North Eastern Region, Ministry of Personnel, Public Grievance & Pensions and Atomic Energy & Space Dr Jitendra Singh on Friday 3rd January 2020 inaugurated the first capacity building ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

India’s Foreign Exchange touches all time high of 457.468 billion USD

RBI announced that Foreign Exchange Reserves of India has swelled by 2.52 billion USD in the week that ended on December 27, 2019. The Central Bank also said that the country’s special drawing rights with the IMF (International Monetary Fund) ..

Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020

Today’s GK Questions (Static GK/GS) – January 4, 2020

Here are 10 GK questions for today, January 4, 2020 for various competitive exams in India. 12345678910 1. In which year, first nationwide elections were held in Afghanistan? 1952 1958 1965 1968 2. Which among the following scientists was known ..