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39th World Congress of Poets organized in Bhubaneswar
The 39th World Congress of Poets was inaugurated at the Kalinga Institute of Industrial Technology. Theme: Compassion through Poetry. The theme aims to promote peace and brotherhood through poetry. The event was inaugurated by the Odisha Chief Minister. Vice President ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India to set up coastal surveillance system in Bangladesh
On 5th October PM Modi and his Bangladesh counterpart signed several MoUs that included connectivity, trade, transport and defense. The agreements include A Coastal Surveillance system Standard Operating Procedure on the use of Chattogram and Mongola ports Withdrawal of 1.82 ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
IMD: Monsoon to withdraw from October 10
The Indian Meteorological Department said that the retreat of monsoon that was delayed by more than a month is to happen by October 10, 2019. The monsoon this year was 110% of Long Period Average (LPA) with above average precipitation. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Modi – Xi informal summit town Mamallapuram – Traded with China 2000 years ago
While the Pallavas sea port Mamallapuram is getting a historic fillip for India – China meet next week, archaeological evidences show that trade links between them existed since ancient times. The Land of Dragon (China) traded silk, pots with the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
PMJAY – First Year with 90,000 Cancer claims; Tamil Nadu tops the list
The Union Health Ministry released its data on PMJAY – Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana. The scheme aimed at helping economically vulnerable persons. It aimed to cover more than 10 crore families. Key Findings According to the report, every year ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Wildlife Week India, 2019
The Wildlife Week is celebrated all over the country every year between 2nd October and 8th October. The aim is to preserve animal life in India. Through out the week events and campaigns are organized to teach people about animal ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
India calls for increased cooperation between FATF and UN
To deal with the nexus of terrorist groups India called for increased cooperation between the United Nations (UN) and the Financial Action Task Force (FATF). Speaking at the General Assembly the first Secretary to India’s Permanent Mission said that the ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Indian Army begins its first mountain combat exercise ‘Him Vijay’ in Arunachal Pradesh
The Indian army will begin its first ever mountain combat on October 7. The exercise is to test the mobility, coordination and communication of the troops in difficult terrain. The exercise is to be conducted in two phases. Highlights of ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Researchers see individual virus formation for the first time
The researchers of USA captured images of formation of viruses from particles. The research provided a detailed view of mechanism with which the particles self – assembled to form a parasite. The study was performed on single stranded RNA virus. ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2019
Home minister inaugurates North East Handloom and Handicraft exhibition
During his maiden visit to Mizoram, Home Minister Amit Shah inaugurated the North East Handloom and Handicraft Exhibition, 2019. The exhibition is funded by the North Eastern Council. It has participants from the other North Eastern States as well. The ..