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October 17: International Day for the Eradication of Poverty
The International Day for the Eradication of Poverty (IDEP) is observed every year on October 17 to raise people’s awareness of the need to eradicate poverty and destitution worldwide, particularly in developing countries. The 2018 theme was ‘Coming together with ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Government launches Youth Road Safety Learners Licence Programme
Union Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has launched Youth Road Safety Learners Licence programme in New Delhi today. It is Public–private partnership (PPP) initiative in collaboration with Diageo India and Institute of Road Traffic Education (IRTE). Youth Road Safety ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
International Day of Rural Women: October 15
The International Day of Rural Women is observed every year on October 15 to recognize the crucial role and contribution of rural women. The 2018 theme of the day was “Sustainable infrastructure, services and social protection for gender equality and ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Foreign tourists can now visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands without any restrictions
Government has allowed foreign tourists to visit Andaman and Nicobar Islands without any restrictions. In this regard, Union Ministry of Home Affairs (MHA) has modified its earlier order which made it mandatory for foreign tourists to register with Foreigners Registration ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Ask Disha: IRCTC launches AI chatbot to answer user queries
Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) has launched Artificial Intelligence (AI) powered chatbot– Ask Disha ((Digital Interaction to Seek Help Anytime) to help its users answer various queries. The chatbot is special computer programme designed to simulate conversation with ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
Music composer Khayyam wins Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement
Veteran composer, lyricist, writer and national award winning music director Mohammed Zahur Khayyam Hashmi, famously known as Khayya was 2018 Hridaynath Award for Lifetime Achievement. The award will be conferred by Maharashtra Chief Minister Devendra Fadnavis in Mumbai. This year, ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
First India-US tri-services exercise to be held in 2019
The first India-United States tri-services exercise is likely to take place in 2019 in India. It will include all services of both countries and talks are on to include special forces. US will second country after Russia with whom India ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2018
6th RCEP Inter-sessional Ministerial Meeting held in Singapore
The 6th Interregional Ministerial Meeting of Regional Comprehensive Economic Partnership (RCEP) was held in Singapore. The meeting was reviewed after 6th RCEP ministerial meeting held in August 2018. In this meeting, all partner countries agreed to finalize trading deal by ..