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India-Vietnam Defence Ministers hold discussions
The Defence Ministers of India and Vietnam recently discussed the collaboration in the defence industry. The discussions include training, capacity building and cooperation in United Nations Peace keeping operations. The countries reaffirmed the strong India-Vietnam Defence cooperation during the discussion. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
GoI launches India Climate Change Knowledge Portal
The Union Minister of Environment, Forest and Climate Change Shri Prakash Javadekar recently launched the India Climate Change knowledge portal. The portal will hold major information about the steps taken by the government at both National and international levels to ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
What is Brain Fingerprinting to be used on Hathras Rape Case?
The Brain Fingerprinting or Brain Electrical Oscillation Signature is a neuro psychological method used to interrogate an accused in the crime by studying his or her brain responses. Background On November 21, 2020, the CBI officials arrived at the Gandhinagar ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
What is Climate Emergency to be declared by the New Zealand Government?
The New Zealand government is to decide soon upon declaration of climate emergency. The Prime Minister of New Zealand Jacinda Ardern is to introduce a motion in the Parliament soon. If passed the motion will be a historical step in bringing climate ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
IATA: Shanghai becomes the most connected city in the world
The International Air Transport Association recently announced that Shanghai is the world’s most connected city in the world. Along with Shanghai, three other cities such as Beijing, Chengdu and Guangzhou have emerged as the most connected cities in the world. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
India to build Shahtoot dam in Afghanistan
The Union Minister of External Affairs Shri S Jaishankar recently announced at the Geneva Donors conference that India is to construct the Shahtoot Dam across the Maidan river, a tributary of river Kabul in Afghanistan. The negotiations to build the ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Lachit Divas: November 24
The Lachit Divas was celebrated in several parts of the country on November 24. The day was celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Lachit Borphuran. About Lachit Divas It is mainly celebrated in Assam to commemorate the heroism of ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
Honey FPO Programme inaugurated by Agriculture Minister
The Union Agriculture Minister Narendra Singh Tomar recently inaugurated a cooperative programme for the beekeepers and honey collectors. The programme was launched in 5 states. Under the programme, five farmer producer organisations are to be set up in five states. They ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
UAE: First Arab Country to generate electricity from coal
The United Arab Emirates recently became the first and probably the last Arab country to generate electricity from coal. The coal plant, Hassyan is to be set up in Dubai at 3.4 billion USD. The capacity of the plant will ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2020
India-Finland sign MoU on biodiversity conservation
On November 26, 2020, India and Finland signed Memorandum of Understanding in the field of biodiversity conservation and environment protection. The agreement was signed by the Environment Minister Prakash Javadekar and his counterpart Krista Mikkonen of Finland. According to the ..