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Union Commerce and Industry Minister to chair National Startup Advisory Council
The Union government on Tuesday, 21st January 2020 notified the structure of the National Start-up Advisory Council, which will be chaired by the Union Minister of Commerce and Industry. The Council will advise the Centre on steps to be taken ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Sakellaropoulou- The 1st woman president of Greece
Katerina Sakellaropoulou has been elected Greece’s first female president by parliament on Wednesday. She is the High court judge and human rights advocate. She was elected after her nomination by the conservative party was backed by 261 ministers of parliament in a ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
World Economic Forum Survey: World loses hopes in Climate Science; Indians are most-trusting
The World Economic Forum published its opinion poll during its 50th annual meeting in Davos. The annual meeting was called for urgent upskilling and better climate education. Highlights According to the survey, India and Bangladesh are the most trusting people ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
C Vijayakumar elected as Chairman of IT Industry Governors Community of the WEF
C Vijayakumar has been named the Chairman of the IT industry Governor’s community of the World Economic Forum (WEF). He is the CEO of the software company HCL Technologies (HCL). This announcement was made on Wednesday at the Forum’s Annual ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
External Affairs Minister inaugurated MGICC in Niger
The External Affairs Minister of India, Subrahmanyam Jaishankar during his 2-day visit to the western African country, Niger, inaugurated the first-ever convention centre to be built in the Africa continent by India. The USD 56 million convention center built in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India joins Reskilling Revolution Initiative at World Economic Forum as a Founding Member
On January 22, 2020, India joined Reskilling Revolution initiative of World Economic Forum. It helps economies to adopt o changes being introduced by Fourth Industrial Revolution. Highlights India joined the Reskilling Revolution Initiative launched at the World Economic Forum as ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
32nd interaction of PRAGATI held: Rs 24,000 crores worth projects discussed
On 22 January, 2020, PM Modi chaired the 32nd PRAGATI meet. Under the Pro-Active Governance and Timely Implementation, the Prime Minister reviewed projects that are being implemented by the union government and their progress. Highlights The Prime Minister discussed 24 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
India Nepal inaugurate new check post, Jogbani-Biratnagar at the border
On January 21, 2020, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi and Nepalese PM Oli inaugurated an integrated check post (ICP) at Jogbani-Biratnagar. This is the second check post that is being built at the border with Indian Assistance. Highlights The aim ..