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For SC/ST Entrepreneurs, National Vendors Development Program conducted
The Union Minister of Petroleum & Natural Gas and Steel, Dharmendra Pradhan on Monday, 13th January 2020, participated in the National Vendor Development Program on sectors of Petroleum and Steel for ST/SC Entrepreneurs and said that the vision of Babasaheb ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
January 14: Armed Forces Veterans Day
Every year, Armed Forces Veterans Day is celebrated on January 14. The day is being celebrated since 2017. The day was initially called Armistice Day. Background The Day began its journey as Armistice Day in order to reflect upon heroism ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Armed Forces Veterans Day
14th January is being observed as Armed Forces Veterans Day as a mark of recognition and respect of the services rendered by the first Indian Commander-in-Chief of the Indian Armed Forces, Field Marshal KM Cariappa. The day acknowledges and honors ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Commitment by Union Minister for making Roads Safer in India
With an aim to reduce road accidents, India’s Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways & Micro, Small and Medium Enterprises, Nitin Gadkari, repeated his Ministry’s commitment which is making roads safer for all and this will be done by ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Unique Identification Number (UIN) for Drones and Drones Operators
For making identification easier for civil drones and drone operators, the Ministry of Civil Aviation is giving a one-time opportunity to civil drones and drone operators for voluntary disclosure. From 14th January 2020, drones and drone operators are required to ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
MoU for Phase 2 of e-Office Execution between Indian Railways and RailTel
Indian Railways with Mini Ratna Public Sector Undertakings under Ministry of Railways, RailTel has signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) for the phase 2 of the project, after the accomplishment of Phase 1 of National Informatics Centre e-office for 50,000 ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Statue of Unity included in 8 Wonders of SCO; SCO heads meet: first time in India
The Statue of Unity that was inaugurated by PM Modi in October 2018 has been included in 8 wonders of SCO (Shanghai Cooperation Organization). The statue was a monumental tribute to Sardar Vallabhai Patel. About the Statue The Statue was ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
GoI: 6th Island Development Agency meeting held in New Delhi
On January 13, 2020, Home Minister Amit Shah chaired the sixth Island Development Agency meeting in New Delhi. The meeting focused on “Green Development in the Islands to reach new heights” Highlights The meeting reviewed the work progress of the ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
ISRO to launch GSAT-30 satellite
On January 17, 2020, the Indian Space Research Organization will launch GSAT-30 satellite on the launch vehicle Ariane-5. It is to be launched in Ariane Launch Complex at Kourou. Kourou is a French territory that if located along the north ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Australian Koalas become endangered in bush fires
The Australian Koalas population suffered an extraordinary hit in the bush fires of Australia. It took 3 months for the firemen to control the fires. Highlights Australia recorded 2019 as its hottest year on record. Around 1.25 billion animals are ..