Page-14 of Current Affairs - January, 2020

National Tourism Day observed on 25th January

The`National Tourism Day’ is being celebrated every year on 25th January in India to raise awareness of the global community and about the importance of tourism for the country’s economy and its social, political, financial, and cultural growth. According to ..

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Inaugural Edition of Ganga-Volga Dialogue conducted in New Delhi

At New Delhi, the inaugural edition of the Ganga- Volga Dialogue of Civilizations took place on 22nd January, the idea of which was originated during the India- Russia Summit between Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi and the President of ..

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World Archery lifts suspension of Archery Association of India

On Thursday, 23rd January 2020, the World Archery has conditionally lifted the suspension of the Archery Association of India, ahead of Tokyo Olympics 2020. The Archery Association of India had been suspended since August 5th, 2019, following two fractions of ..

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National Voters’ Day observed on 25th January

Every year, on 25th January, National Voter’s Day is being celebrated across the country in India. This year i.e 25th January 2020, marked the tenth year of celebration and the 70th year of functioning of the Election Commission of India ..

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International Summit on Women in STEM organized in New Delhi

On 23rd and 24th January 2020, the Department of Biotechnology under the Ministry of Science & Technology organized an International Summit on Women in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics(STEM) – `Visualizing the Future: New Skylines’ at India Habitat Centre in ..

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Sixth Schedule Area Status proposed for Ladakh

The Union Tribal Affairs Ministry of India in order to look after all the requirements that will be needed to preserve and enrich the legacy of the newly formed Union territory of Ladakh has proposed the Sixth Schedule Area status ..

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War Memorial for Service Animals to be set up at Meerut

India’s first war memorial for service animals including dogs, horses, and mules is to be set up in Meerut city in Uttar Pradesh. The place will be dedicated to recognizing the contributions and heroics of animals who have helped the ..

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‘Women with Wheels’ launched at IGI Airport New Delhi

In partnership with a private company, Sakha Consulting Wings, the Indira Gandhi International Airport, New Delhi has introduced a new initiative called ‘Women with wheels’, all-women cab service for women, operated by women drivers.  It was started on Thursday, 23rd ..

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