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Lose to Win Programme
The government of UAE has launched the Lose to Win Programme to assist the overweight employees in shedding extra kilos and adopt a healthy lifestyle. About the Programme The Programme has been initiated by the Ministry of Health and Prevention of UAE. ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Peter Tabichi wins Global Teacher Prize 2019
A science teacher from rural Kenya, Peter Tabichi has won the prestigious Global Teacher Prize 2019 which honours the world’s best teacher. He was honoured for his achievements in a deprived school with crowded classes and a few textbooks. Peter Tabichi ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
New Subjects added to CBSE curriculum
The Central Board of Secondary Education (CBSE) has announced the introduction of Artificial Intelligence (AI), Early Childhood Care Education (ECCE), and Yoga as skill subjects in the school curriculum for academic session 2019-20. AI will be introduced as an optional ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Asian Rich List 2019
Asian Rich List 2019 was released by India’s High Commissioner to the UK Ruchi Ghanashyam. The list is the compilation of the 101 wealthiest Asians in Britain and highlights exceptional entrepreneurial achievement over the last 12 months. The list was ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
World Tuberculosis Day 2019
World Tuberculosis Day 2019 was observed on March 24th with the theme “It’s time”. World Tuberculosis Day is celebrated to raise awareness about the devastating consequences of TB and how to end the global epidemic of this lung disease. Tuberculosis ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Italy joins China's Belt Road Initiative
Italy’s Prime Minister Giuseppe Conte signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with Chinese President Xi Jinping in Rome, endorsing the global infrastructure-building scheme of China. Despite the warnings and pressure from the US and the Europen Union, Italy has joined ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Syrian Democratic Forces defeats Islamic State group
The Kurdish-led Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) backed by the US has defeated the Daesh [ISIS] by capturing the final shred of the territory of Baghouz in Syria. The forces have declared the end of the self-declared “caliphate” that once spanned a third ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
World Meteorological Day 2019
World Meteorological Day 2019 was observed on March 23 with the theme “The Sun, the Earth and the weather”. The theme recognises the critical role the Earth’s nearest star plays in what transpires on the planet. The energy from the ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Election Commission advisory to Media
The Election Commission of India (ECI) has issued guidelines to media on various issue related to elections like exit polls, publication of results etc. Guidelines of Election Commission Section 126A of the Representation of People Act 1951 prohibits the conduct ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Vice Admiral Karambir Singh appointed as next Navy chief
The Defence Ministry has announced the appointment of Vice Admiral Karambir Singh as the next Navy chief. He will succeed Admiral Sunil Lanba, who is retiring on 31 March. The government has once again broken the tradition of appointing the ..