20 May 2019: CCI celebrates its 10th Annual Day

The Competition Commission of India (CCI) celebrated its 10th Annual Day on 20 May 2019. The date ‘20 May’ marks the notification of substantive enforcement provisions of the Competition Act, 2002. About Competition Commission of India CCI is a statutory ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

‘Not all animals migrate by choice’ campaign launched

Ahead of International Day of Biological Diversity (celebrated on 22 May), an awareness campaign was launched by the name of ‘Not all animals migrate by choice’ to be displayed at major airports across India. Key Highlights about Campaign Objective: To ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Vice President calls for protecting Ongole Cattle Breed

The Vice President of India, M. Venkaiah Naidu called for protecting and promoting the indigenous Ongole cattle breed. He also released a Compendium on Ongole breed of cattle at the Swarna Bharat Trust in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh. Key Highlights Vice ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

RBI to create a ‘Specialised Supervisory and Regulatory Cadre’

The Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI’s) Central Board has decided to create a ‘Specialised Supervisory and Regulatory Cadre’ within the RBI. Key Highlights About: The decision to create a Specialised Supervisory and Regulatory Cadre within the RBI was taken at ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

‘Formula One’ Legend: Niki Lauda dies at 70

Three-time Formula One (F1) World champion Niki Lauda dies in Vienna at the age of 70. He underwent a lung transplant in August 2018. About Niki Lauda The Austrian national was one of the best known figures in motor racing. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

Golden Card Permanent Residency Scheme

The United Arab Emirates (UAE) launched ‘Golden Card’ Permanent Residency Scheme in an attempt to woo wealthy individuals and exceptional talents from all over the world. Key Highlights About: The “Golden Card” programme was unveiled by UAE Prime Minister Sheikh ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

21 May: World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development observed

On 21 May, the World Day for Cultural Diversity for Dialogue and Development was celebrated. The year 2019 has been declared ‘International Year of Indigenous Languages’ by UN General Assembly, so as to bring awareness to importance of linguistic diversity. ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019

20 May: World Bee Day celebrated

The World Bee Day is celebrated every year on May 20. It marks the birthday anniversary of beekeeping pioneer Anton Janša. The theme for World Bee Day 2019 was “Save the Bees”. About World Bee Day Background: 20 May was ..

Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019