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India- Japan 5th Act East Forum Meet
The fifth joint meeting of the India-Japan Act East Forum was held between India and Japan on January 28, 2021. The meeting was co-chaired by Foreign Secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla and the Ambassador of Japan to India, Suzuki Satoshi. Highlights ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
What are Neglected Tropical Diseases?
Recently, India joined the world and Light Up Qutub Minar as a sign of unity to combat the Neglected Tropical Diseases (NDT). Highlights This was done to mark the second annual World NTD Day that will be observed on January ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Indo-French Ecological Partnership
India and France will launch the Year of Environment. It will be launched by the Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar and his French counterpart Ms. Barbara Pompili in a bid to strengthen the ecological partnership. Highlights Indo-French partnership on Environment, Biodiversity, ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
National Marine Turtle Action Plan Launched
The Ministry of Environment Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has released ‘Marine Mega Fauna Stranding Guidelines’ and ‘National Marine Turtle Action Plan’ recently to create a conservation paradigm for the marine mega fauna and marine turtles. Highlights The documents were ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Kerala’s Gender Park- Key Facts to know
The Gender Park in Kozhikode, Kerala will open from next month. The park will become functional on the occasion of the second edition of the International Conference on Gender Equality (ICGE-II). Highlights The park will be inaugurated by the Chief ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
‘Vaccine Maitri Initiative’ extended to Sri Lanka
India has extended its “Vaccine Maitri Initiative” to Sri-Lanka now. As per the agreement, India dispatched 500000 doses of Covishield vaccines to Sri Lanka as grant assistance. The vaccine maitri initiative has delivered nearly five million doses to seven countries ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Jarosite: Rare Mineral Found in Antarctica
A rare maritime mineral, Jarosite, has been found in the Antarctica ice. It was discovered after drilling deep into Antarctic ice. What the discovery signifies? The recently discovered mineral was examined and it was found that it was formed in ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
UNEP Global Climate Litigation Report 2021
The United Nations Environment Programme (UNEP) has released its “Global Climate Litigation Report 2021”. The report was published by the UNEP in cooperation with the Sabin Center for Climate Change Law at Columbia University. The report highlights that the Climate ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Current Affairs – January 29, 2021 [Today’s News Headlines]
Here are Today’s News Headlines by GK Today for January 29, 2021 India PM addresses the rally of NCC in New Delhi Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the rally of the National Cadet Corps (NCC) at Cariappa Ground in Delhi ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2021
Rajasthan- 5th state to complete Urban Local Bodies Reforms
Rajasthan has become the 5th state in the country to successfully complete the Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) reforms. This was specified by the Department of Expenditure, Ministry of Finance. Benefits Rajasthan now become eligible for additional reform linked borrowing. Thus, ..