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Google adds new feature in ‘Discover’ to enable users to report misleading articles
Technological Major Google introduced a unique feed named ‘Discover’ which provides curated articles to Google Pixel and Google app users based on their interests. In its latest update to the app, this new feature has been introduced which enables the ..
Google: Tangi Application; AI Model for Killer Whales; 1 million USD Grant
On January 31, 2020, Google announced I million USD grant to promote news literacy among Indians. Also, the organization has launched a new application called “Tangi”. Highlights: Grant The Google News Initiative has announced to contribute 1 million USD grant ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2020
Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award in Space Science, Technology and Research
To mark the centenary year celebrations of the birth of Dr. Vikram Sarabhai, the Indian Space Research Organization (ISRO) has decided to institute two awards in the field of journalism. These awards will be called the ?Vikram Sarabhai Journalism Award ..
Public Service Broadcasting Day: November 12
Public Service Broadcasting Day is observed every year across India on November 12 year to commemorate first and last visit of Mahatma Gandhi (Father of the Nation) of All India Radio Studio (AIR), New Delhi in 1947. On this occasion, ..
Month: Current Affairs - November, 2018
Vikas Thapar appointed as Vice President of Micromax
Homegrown smartphone maker Micromax has appointed Vikas Thapar as its Vice-President for Finance. In his new role, Thapar will be responsible for strengthening the company’s asset and revenue base. He will also responsible for steering external relationship developments with key ..
Month: Current Affairs - January, 2016
Charlie Hebdo awarded 2015 PEN Freedom of Expression Courage award
The French satirical magazine Charlie Hebdo was presented a Freedom of Expression Courage award from the PEN American Center. Editor-in-chief Gerard Biard and critic-essayist of Charlie Hebdo, Jean-Baptiste Thoret accepted the award at a function held at the American Museum ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2015
Katherine Viner appointed as Editor-in-Chief of The Guardian newspaper
Katherine Viner has been appointed as editor-in-chief of The Guardian newspaper. She will be 12th editor-in-chief and the first woman to run the newspaper in its 194-year history. Viner will succeed Alan Rusbridger who is stepping down after 20 years ..
Month: Current Affairs - March, 2015
Lt Gen Amit Sharma appointed Commander-in-Chief of SFC
Lt Gen Amit Sharma (58) has been appointed as the new Commander-in-Chief of Strategic Forces Command (SFC) which guards the nuclear weapon store of the country. He takes charge from Vice Admiral S P S Cheema as the latter has ..
Month: Current Affairs - June, 2014
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