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Web- Wonder Women Campaign
The Ministry of Women and Child Development, Government of India has launched an online campaign Web- Wonder Women to discover and celebrate the exceptional achievements of women, who have been driving positive agenda of social change via social media. About ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
PM launches Gangajal Project
The Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Gangajal Project. The project aims to improve water supply to the city of Agra. About the Gangajal Project The key facts about the project are: The Gangajal project aims to provide a better ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
India’s longest single-lane steel cable suspension bridge inaugurated in Arunachal Pradesh
The Chief Minister of Arunachal Pradesh, Pema Khandu inaugurated India’s longest single-lane steel cable suspension bridge over Siang River in Upper Siang district of Arunachal Pradesh. Key Facts about the Bridge The important Facts about the Bridge are: The bridge is 300-metre-long and is also known ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
January 10: World Hindi Day
Every year 10th January is celebrated as World Hindi Day to create awareness about the language of Hindi across the World and to present Hindi as an international language. Why 10th January? The first world World Hindi Conference was organized ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
IIT-M recreates Space Fuel
The researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology-Madras (IIT-M) have recreated space fuel by simulating interstellar conditions in the laboratory. It is a big breakthrough for India in the exploration of cleaner and sustainable alternatives to fossil fuel. The discovery ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Sikkim to Introduce Universal Basic Income
The ruling party of Sikkim, Sikkim Democratic Front (SDF) has assured the implementation of the universal basic income in Sikkim by 2022. If things go as per plan, Sikkim would become the first state in the country to implement the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Pranav R Mehta becomes President of the Global Solar Council
Pranav R Mehta, President of the National Solar Energy Federation of India has become the president of the Global Solar Council. He has become the first Indian to head the Global Solar Council. Global Solar Council Global Solar Council is ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Kerala High Court makes notice mandatory for strike and Hartals
The High Court of Kerala has set a seven-day notice period for political parties and individuals to call for hartal and general strike in the State. Why the 7 day notice period? The Kerala High Court has provided the following ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
Khelo India Youth Games 2019
Khelo India Youth games 2019 are being held at Shree Shiv Chhatrapati Sports Complex in Pune. Previously called as Khelo India School Games, it has been now renamed as Khelo India Youth Games. Khelo India Youth games Khelo India Youth ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2019
5-Judge Constitution Bench to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case
The Supreme Court has formed a 5-Judge Constitution Bench to hear Ram Janmabhoomi-Babri Masjid Case. The bench would be headed by Chief Justice Ranjan Gogoi and comprise of justices SA Bobde, NV Ramana, UU Lalit and DY Chandrachud. What is ..