India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines

News:United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) have adopted by consensus the “International cooperation to ensure global access to medicines, vaccines and medical equipment to face COVID-19” Facts: The resolution was drafted by Mexico.  It calls for equitable, efficient and timely access to any future vaccines developed to fight coronavirus. It also calls for strengthening the scientific… Continue reading India co-sponsors resolution calling for equitable access to COVID-19 vaccines

Border Roads Organisation constructs strategic bridge in Arunachal Pradesh

News:The Border Roads Organisation, Ministry of Defence, has constructed a 430 feet long bailey bridge at Daporijo.  Facts: The bridge has been constructed over the Subansiri river in Arunachal Pradesh’s Upper Subansiri district. Significance: The bridge forms a key portion of a strategic Line of Communication in Arunachal Pradesh. It is a strategic link towards… Continue reading Border Roads Organisation constructs strategic bridge in Arunachal Pradesh

World Earth Day

News: World Earth Day is celebrated every year on 22nd April Facts: Background: It was first celebrated in the year 1970. The idea of commemorating such a day was propounded by Gaylord Nelson, a US senator from Wisconsin. The activities on Earth Day are led and coordinated by Earth Day Network. It is a US… Continue reading World Earth Day

10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: April 21, 2020

Good Evening Friends, We are posting today’s 10pm Quiz About 10pm Quiz-  In this initiative, we post 15 MCQs daily. Questions are based on Current affairs. We at ForumIAS believe that practicing quality questions on a daily basis can boost students’ prelims preparation. For old Archives of 10pm Quiz, Click on “Archives” 10pm Quiz Archives → [WpProQuiz… Continue reading 10 PM Current Affairs Quiz: April 21, 2020

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