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BRICS adopts New Delhi Declaration on Education
The BRICS nations have adopted the ‘New Delhi Declaration on Education’ to ensure inclusive and equitable quality education and promote life-long learning opportunities for all. The declaration was adopted at fourth Meeting of BRICS Education Ministers Conference held in New ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
2 October: International Day of Non-Violence
The International Day of Non-violence is being celebrated on 2 October throughout the world on the birth anniversary of Mahatma Gandhi. Observance of this day seeks to promote the principles of non-violence through education and public awareness and is observed ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Delhi Police launches Mobile App for senior citizens
The Delhi Police has launched a mobile application “Delhi Police Senior Citizen” for senior citizens to provide immediate assistance to them in distress. The facility was launched by Delhi Lieutenant Governor Najeeb Jung at a function in New Delhi on ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Black money worth Rs. 65,250 crore declared under Income Disclosure Scheme, 2016
The Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) has received total disclosure of Rs. 65,250 crore black money in the form of cash and other assets under the Income Disclosure Scheme, 2016. The scheme launched in June 2016 has provided a ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Indian-American Vinaya Manchaiah named Future Leader of Audiology
Indian-American associate professor from US Vinaya Manchaiah has been named as the Future Leader of Audiology. In this regard, he was inducted into the 2016 class of the ‘Jerger Future Leaders of Audiology’ by the American Academy of Audiology. He ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Murga wins first prize at Swachh Bharat Short Film Festival
Murga has won the first prize at the Swachh Bharat Short Film Festival (SBSFF). The short film was directed by young filmmaker Katyayan Shivpuri from Maharashtra. The Union Information and Broadcasting Minister M Venkaiah Naidu bestowed award upon Katyayan with ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Rajasthan becomes first state to adopt LED street lights under all ULBs
Rajasthan has become the first state in India to adopt Central Government’s Street Lighting National Programme (SLNP) in all its urban local bodies (ULB). Under this programme, around 5 lakh conventional street lights were replaced with LED street lights across ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
National Mission on Bioeconomy launched in Shillong, Meghalaya
The National Mission on Bioeconomy has launched in Shillong, Meghalaya by the Institute of Bio-resources and Sustainable Development (IBSD). The mission is unique to south-east Asia and India has become one of the few countries to tap bio-resources. Key Facts ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
30 September: The International Translation Day
The International Translation Day (ITD) is observed every year on September 30 to promote the translation profession in different countries. Observance of the day seeks to show solidarity of worldwide translation community in an effort to promote translation profession among ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2016
Music Director Uttam Singh named for Maharashtra’s Lata Mangeshkar Award
The noted music director and violinist Uttam Singh (68) has been named for 2016 Lata Mangeshkar Award for Lifetime Achievement by the Maharashtra government. He has been selected for the prestigious award for his contributions in the field of music. ..