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World Heritage Day 2019
April 18 was observed as the World Heritage Day 2019 with the theme Rural Landscapes. The theme Rural Landscapes is related to the theme of the 2019 International Council on Monuments and Sites (ICOMOS) Scientific Symposium on Rural heritage to ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
WHO Guidelines on Use of Digital Health Technology
World Health Organisation (WHO) has released new recommendations on 10 ways through which countries can use digital health technology which is accessible via mobile phones, tablets and computers to improve people’s health and essential services. Overview of WHO Recommendations The ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
President Trump vetoes Bill to end U.S. support for Yemen War
President Donald Trump has vetoed the resolution from the US Congress which directed him to end U.S. support for the civil war in Yemen. Why the President has vetoed the Congress Resolution? President trump has stated the following reasons for vetoing ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Indian peacekeeping Force in South Sudan Awarded UN Medal of Honour
150 Indian peacekeepers serving with the UN Mission in South Sudan (UNMISS) were honoured with medals of honour by the United Nations for their dedicated service and sacrifice. United Nations Mission in South Sudan UNMISS is working to deter violence ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Navy Reviews Outcome of Sea Vigil Exercise
Indian Navy and several other agencies involved in coastal defence and maritime security brainstormed over the outcome of the ‘Sea Vigil’ exercise. Sea Vigil Exercise Sea Vigil was a first of its kind multi-agency drill, covering the entire 7,516 km-long ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Raavana-1 launched into Space
Sri Lanka’s first satellite Raavana-1 was launched into space from NASA’s Flight Facility on Virginia’s east shore. Raavana-1 Raavana 1 weights around 1.05 kg and is 1000 cubic centimetres in size. The minimum lifespan of the satellite is around one ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Face of Disasters 2019 Report
The Face of Disasters 2019 report was released by the Sustainable Environment and Ecological Development Society (SEEDS). The report is aimed at bringing about a conversation on building a sustainable future, which is beyond response to disasters. Findings of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Bangladesh Observes Mujibnagar Day
Bangladesh observed Mujibnagar Day on 17th April. On the Occasion Bangladeshi PM Sheikh Hasina paid tributes to Father of the Nation Bangabandhu Sheikh Mujibur Rahman at the Bangabandhu Memorial Museum, in Dhanmondi, Dhaka. Mujibnagar Day Mujibnagar Day is observed on ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
Iran Parliament Labels US troops to Mideast as Terrorists
Iran’s Parliament has overwhelmingly approved a bill labelling U.S. forces in the Middle East as terrorist groups. This comes days after U.S. designation of Iran’s Revolutionary Guard as terrorist organisation formally took effect. The bill introduced by the Iranian Defence ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
India Vietnam Hold Naval Exercise
Navies of India and Vietnam held a four-day maritime exercise off Cam Ranh Bay in Vietnam with an aim to boost operational cooperation. India-Vietnam Naval Exercise From the Indian side warships, INS Kolkata and INS Shakti participated in the annual exercise, comprising a harbour and a sea ..