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International Day of Happiness 2019
The International Day of Happiness 2019 was celebrated on March 20 with the theme Happier Together, focusing on what we have in common, rather than what divides us. International Day of Happiness International Day of Happiness recognises the importance of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
World Happiness Report 2019
The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions Network has released the World Happiness Report 2019. The report ranks countries on six key variables that support well-being: income, freedom, trust, healthy life expectancy, social support and generosity. The United Nations Sustainable Development Solutions ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Social Media Platforms Present Voluntary Code of Ethics
Social media platforms and the Internet and Mobile Association of India (IAMAI) presented a ‘Voluntary Code of Ethics for the General Election 2019 to the Election Commission of India. Voluntary Code of Ethics The code aims to identify measures that ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
RBI Governor bats for Permanent Status to Finance Commission
Reserve Bank of India (RBI) governor Shaktikanta Das called for permanent status to Finance Commission. RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das is also the member of the fifteenth finance commission. Necessity of the Permanent Status The permanent status will ensure consistencies between ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
FAO rings alarm about rising Crop-damaging armyworms in Asia
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) has expressed concerns over the increasing menace of Crop-damaging armyworms in Asia. Concerns Expressed by FAO Farming in several Asian countries is under threat from a type of crop-damaging insects that have munched their ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Amendments to the Indian Forest Act 1927
The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change (MoEF&CC) has finalised the first draft of the comprehensive amendments to the Indian Forest Act, 1927. The amendments provide definitions to important terms that were missing from the law. Features of ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnerships
Union Ministry of Commerce and Industries had organised a Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnerships in association with Confederation of Indian Industry and EXIM Bank of India. The conclave is held every year since its inception in 2005 brings together senior ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2019
Mitra Shakti VI
India and Sri Lanka will conduct joint military exercise Mitra Shakti VI from 26 March to 8 April at Sri Lanka. Features of Mitra Shakti 2018-19 At the Military Exercise Mitra Shakti VI India would be represented by the Bihar ..