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Sangita Dhingra Sehgal head of Unlawful Activities (Prevention) tribunal for adjudicating ban on LTTE
The Union government has constituted the Unlawful Activities (Prevention) Tribunal to adjudicate whether or not there is sufficient cause for declaring the Liberation Tigers of Tamil Eelam (LTTE) as an unlawful association. The Tribunal is comprised of sitting Judge of ..
2019 edition of National Anti Terrorism Day (NATD)
The National Anti Terrorism Day (NATD) is celebrated every year in India on May 21 to spread the message of global peace and non-violence and stop youngsters from following cult practices and being misguided. The day also honours the sacrifices ..
UGC directs Universities: observe 21 May as Anti-Terrorism Day
The University Grants Commission (UGC, the higher education regulator) has directed universities and higher educational institutions (HEIs) in India to observe 21 May as Anti-Terrorism Day so as to wean youth away from terrorism. Key Highlights Background: Every year 21 ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
India’s first woman IAS officer after Independence Anna Rajam Malhotra passes away
Anna Rajam Malhotra (91) was the India’s first woman IAS officer after Independence, who passed away in Mumbai, Maharashtra on September 17, 2018. Born in July 1927 in Kerala’s Ernakulam district, she joined the civil services in 1951 and had ..
The 2018 National Anti Terrorism Day (NATD) celebrated on May 21
The National Anti Terrorism Day (NATD) is celebrated every year in India on May 21 to generate awareness in the country among all sections of people, about the danger of terrorism and violence and its effect on the people, society ..
Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore releases India Youth Development Index and Report 2017
Col. Rajyavardhan Singh Rathore, the Union Minister of State for Youth Affairs and Sports (Independent Charge), has released the India Youth Development Index (YDI) and Report 2017 in New Delhi on November 13, 2017. The Index enables recognizing the high ..
Makhan Lal Fotedar (85), a veteran Congress leader passes away
Makhan Lal Fotedar (85), a veteran Congress leader, has passed away in Gurugram, Haryana on September 28, 2017. Hailing from Kashmir, Fotedar was ushered into politics by Jawaharlal Nehru in early 1950s and he gradually strengthened his position in the ..
May 21: Anti-Terrorism Day
Anti-Terrorism Day is observed annually in India on May 21 to commemorate the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. It is a day to remember the victims of terrorism and to renew the commitment to eliminate terrorism from ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2016
India Japan Cultural Relations
India and Japan have long cultural and civilizational ties. The cultural ties go back to 6th century when the Buddhism spread to Japan through China and Korea. Buddhism had been introduced to Japan in 538 AD by a Korean king. ..
India and Pakistan exchange list of nuclear facilities
India and Pakistan on 1st January 2015 have exchanged the list of their nuclear installations and facilities under the agreement on Prohibition of Attack against Nuclear installations between India and Pakistan. The exchange of list was done through diplomatic channels ..