News:It’s 90 years since Peshawar’s Qissa Khwani Bazaar massacre in which several Khudai Khidmatgar movement protestors were killed by the British soldiers. Facts: Khudai Khidmatgar(Red Shirt movement) was a non-violent movement against the British occupation of the Indian subcontinent. It was led by Abdul Ghaffar Khan, a Pashtun freedom fighter in the North-West Frontier Province.… Continue reading Khudai Khidmatgar
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International Delegate’s Day
News:International Delegate’s Day is being observed for the first time on 25th April,2020 by the United Nations. Facts: Aim: To raise awareness of the role of the representatives and delegates of the Member States to the United Nations. The day also marks the anniversary of the San Francisco Conference which is also known as the… Continue reading International Delegate’s Day
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO mobile testing lab
News: Union Defence Minister inaugurated a Mobile Viral Research Lab (MVRL) Facts: Developed by: Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) It is the combination of a BSL 3 lab and a BSL 2 lab built as per WHO and ICMR Bio-safety standards Significance: Can be positioned anywhere in the country as per requirements Can carry… Continue reading Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurates DRDO mobile testing lab
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: April 24, 2020
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International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
News: International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace is celebrated every year on 24th April. Facts: Background: Established through a resolution in 2018 and was first observed in 2019. Celebrated by: United Nations Aim: To preserve the values of multilateralism and international cooperation. Also supports the three pillars of the UN – peace and… Continue reading International Day of Multilateralism and Diplomacy for Peace
Daily Quiz: UPSC Prelims Marathon (Geography) – April 24, 2020
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Global Education Coalition(GEC)
News:The Global Education Coalition has been launched by the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization(UNESCO). Facts: Aim:To facilitate inclusive learning opportunities for children and youth during this period of sudden and unprecedented educational disruption. Members:It is an open partnership that includes international organizations (ILO,UNICEF,WB among others) , private sector partners (Facebook, Google) and Philanthropic… Continue reading Global Education Coalition(GEC)
US financial aid for Greenland sparks outrage in Denmark
News:The United States offering a $12m financial package to Greenland has angered Denmark as the autonomous island falls within the territory of the Kingdom of Denmark. Facts: Greenland is the world’s largest island located between the Arctic and Atlantic oceans, east of the Canadian Arctic Archipelago It is an autonomous Denmark territory with limited self-government… Continue reading US financial aid for Greenland sparks outrage in Denmark
