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6th Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development begins in New Delhi
The sixth edition of Asia Pacific Ministerial Conference on Housing and Urban Development (APMCHUD) began in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by Union Urban Development Minister M Venkaiah Naidu. The three days conference seeks to address issues ranging from crowded ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
President Pranab Mukherjee launches 100 Million for 100 Million Campaign
President Pranab Mukherjee launched a ‘100 Million for 100 Million’ Campaign at Rashtrapati Bhavan. The campaign was conceptualized by Nobel peace prize winner Kailash Satyarthi and was organized by the Kailash Satyarthi Children’s Foundation. Key Facts The campaign aims to ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
2016 India International Science Festival held in New Delhi
The 2016 India International Science festival (IISF) has started at CSIR-National Physical Laboratory (NPL) Campus in New Delhi. It was inaugurated by the Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. The theme of the science festival is “Science for the masses”. Key ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
IIIDEM Conducts Training on Election Management for SAARC Nations
The India International Institute of Democracy and Election Management (IIIDEM) has conducted training on Election Management of SAARC Countries. It was conducted by Election Commission of India (ECI) and sponsored by the Union Ministry of External Affairs with aim of promoting ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
BSF celebrates 51st Raising Day
The Border Security Force (BSF), the biggest border guarding force in the world celebrated its 51st Anniversary of Raising Day. Various cultural programmes were organised for BSF veterans and personnel during the Raising Day celebrations. On this occasion, Union Home ..
Month: Current Affairs - December, 2016
51st Annual DGPs Conference held in Hyderabad
The 51st Annual Conference of Directors-General of Police of States was held at the Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel National Police Academy (SVPNPA) in Hyderabad, Telangana. The three day (from November 25-27, 2016) conference was inaugurated by Union Home Minister Rajnath Singh. ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
India hosts World Robot Olympiad for the first time
India hosted the 13th edition of the World Robot Olympiad on the sidelines of trade fair in New Delhi. This is for first time India hosted World Robot Olympiad. It has been organised by National Council of Science Museums (NCSM), ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2016
5th International Tourism Mart begins in Imphal, Manipur
The fifth International Tourism Mart has begun in Imphal, Manipur. It will be held between 23– 25 November 2016. The event has been organized by the Union Ministry of Tourism in association with the North Eastern States and West Bengal. Key Facts ..