Page-18 of Current Affairs - December, 2018
International Human Rights Day observed on December 10
The International Human Rights Day is observed every year on December 10 to commemorate adaptation of Universal Declaration of Human Rights. On this day in 1948, United Nations General Assembly (UNGA)— then headquartered in Paris — ratified Universal Declaration of ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Highlights: Global Nutrition Report, 2018
India has the highest number of ‘stunted’ children in the world and nearly a third of all stunted children worldwide are to be found in India as per the recently released WHO’s Global Nutrition Report, 2018. About Global Nutrition Report ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Short Note: UN Global Counter Terrorism Coordination Compact
To deal with the rising problem of Terrorism, United Nation chief along with 39 organizational entities, Interpol and World custom organization signed a framework to deal with terrorism and promote peace and sustainable growth. The agreement is non-binding in nature. ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Exercise AVIAINDRA between Indian and Russian air forces held at Jodhpur
The second edition of service specific exercise AVIAINDRA between Indian Air Force and Russian Federation Aerospace Force (RFSAF) was held at Air Force Station Jodhpur, Rajasthan. The inaugural IAF-RFSAF Ex AVIAINDRA was conducted in 2014 and since then it is ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
INDRA NAVY maritime exercise between India and Russia kicks off Visakhapatnam Coast
The tenth edition of INDRA NAVY maritime exercise between India and Russia will be conducted off Visakhapatnam coast, Andhra Pradesh from December 9-16, 2018. The aim of this exercise is to increase interoperability amongst the two navies, develop common understanding ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
India to receive total remittance of $80 billion in 2018: World Bank
According to World Bank’s Migration and Development Brief, India will retain its position as world’s top recipient of remittances in 2018, receiving a total remittance of $80 billion from its diaspora. India is followed by China ($67 billion), Mexico and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Government notifies four commonly used medical devices as drugs
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare has notified four medical devices including blood pressure monitors, nebulisers, digital thermometers and glucometers as drugs under Drugs and Cosmetics Act, 1940. The decision will enable the government to ensure their quality and ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Kerala becomes first state to have 4 international airports with inauguration of Airport at Kannur
Kerala has become first state in the country to have four international airports with the inauguration of Kannur airport. The first commercial flight from this airport Air India Express flight IX 715 with 180 passengers on board to Abu Dhabi ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
Shi Yomi becomes 23rd district of Arunachal Pradesh
Shi Yomi formally became 23rd district of Arunachal Pradesh after it was inaugurated by Chief Minister Pema Khandu in presence of Union Minister of State for Home Kiren Rijiju. It was created by bifurcating West Siang district with its headquarters ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2018
International Anti-Corruption Day observed on December 9
International Anti-Corruption Day (IACD) is observed every year across world on December 9 to raise public awareness of corruption and what people can do to fight it. Observance of this day aims to promote and strengthen measures to prevent and ..