Page-11 of Current Affairs - January, 2020
Odisha hosted National Tourism Conference
On 23rd and 24th January 2020, National Tourism Conference was held in an auditorium at the Marine Drive-Eco Retreat designed at Konark, a medium town in the Puri district in the state of Odisha which was jointly organized by the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Sher Singh Kukkal passes away at 86
The 86-year-old veteran artist and sculptor Sher Singh Kukkal passed away after an age-related illness in New Delhi on Saturday, 25th January 2020. He hailed from Buffa district (now in Pakistan) and used to paint with graphite pencils and ink. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
100% Electrification of Indian Railways
Indian Railways is the fourth largest railway network in the world, with a total track length of over 121,000 km. In order to reduce its dependence on fossil fuels and reduce its carbon footprint, the Indian Railways has set an ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
January 27: International Holocaust Remembrance Day
The United Nations Department of Global Communications marked the International Day of Commemoration in Memory of Victims of Holocaust on January 27. This year, 2020 marks 75th anniversary of the day. The Day was officially announced in November 2005 at ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
GoI signs “Historic Accord”, Bodo Agreement
On January 27, 2020, the Government of India signed the historic agreement with the nine factions of the National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB). According to the agreement, the Bodoland Territorial Area District will hold special rights for the locals. ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Andhra Pradesh Cabinet nods to abolish Legislative Council
On January 27, 2020, the Andhra Pradesh cabinet cleared to abolish Legislative Council. It is to be noted that the Legislative Council stalled two bills that were passed by the assembly. It includes AP Capital Region Development Authority Repeal Bill ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Global Potato Conclave to be held in Gujarat
The Global Potato Conclave is to be held between January 28 and January 31, 2020. PM Modi is to attend the conclave. PM Modi is to address the conclave. Highlights The conclave will hold live demonstrations of potato varieties, farm ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Kobe Bryant, a retired NBA star dies in Helicopter Crash
The NBA (National Basketball Association) star Kobe Bryant died in a helicopter crash. He retired from the game in 2016. He has won two gold medals in Olympics, one in 2008 and the other in 2012. The star had won ..