News: A new snake eel species residing in the Bay of Bengal has been discovered and documented by the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI). The new marine species have been named Ophichthus kailashchandrai. Facts: Zoological Survey of India The Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) is an organization for zoological research and studies to promote the… Continue reading ZSI documents another new snake eel species in Odisha
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7 PM |Will the Budget suspend the FRBM’s fiscal deficit goals?|24th January 2020
Context: Upcoming budget and the fiscal deficit. More in news: Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is set to present her second Union Budget on February 1, 2020. The fiscal deficit for FY20 and its roadmap for FY21 could be heading towards a recalibration with the February Budget slated to hint at the targeted 3 percent fiscal… Continue reading 7 PM |Will the Budget suspend the FRBM’s fiscal deficit goals?|24th January 2020
India climbs eight ranks to 72 in Global Talent Competitive Index
News:The Global Talent Competitive Index (GTCI) for the year 2020 has been released. Facts: About the Index: The Global Talent Competitive Index(GTCI) was launched in the year 2013. It an annual benchmarking report that measures the ability of countries to compete for talent. The 2020 index has been released by INSEAD business school in partnership… Continue reading India climbs eight ranks to 72 in Global Talent Competitive Index
Nepal invites Modi, Imran for Sagarmatha Dialogue
News:Nepal has invited the Prime Ministers of India and Pakistan along with several other heads of government for the Sagarmatha Sambad. Facts: About Sagarmatha Sambad: Sagarmatha Sambad is a multi-stakeholder, permanent global dialogue forum with headquarters at Kathmandu,Nepal. It is a joint collaborative initiative of Nepal’s Ministry of Foreign Affairs, Institute of Foreign Affairs(IFA) and… Continue reading Nepal invites Modi, Imran for Sagarmatha Dialogue
Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
News:Khadi Village Industries Corporation(KVIC) is trying to get international trademark for ‘khadi’ under the Paris Convention for the protection of industrial property to prevent any product from masquerading as ‘khadi’ nationally or globally. Facts: About Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property: The Paris Convention was signed in Paris, France in 1883.It is administered… Continue reading Paris Convention for the Protection of Industrial Property
National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP)
News:NITI Aayog released its vision for the National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP). Facts: About National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP): The National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP) is being developed by NITI Aayog. The platform aims to democratize access to publicly available government data. It will host the latest datasets from various government websites, present them coherently… Continue reading National Data and Analytics Platform(NDAP)
North Korea to attend Munich Security Conference for first time
News:North Korea will send a delegation to the Munich Security Conference for the first time. Facts: About Munich Security conference: It is an annual conference where world leaders discuss the international security challenges. The conference takes place in Munich,Germany.It was founded in 1963 by Ewald-Heinrich von Kleist-Schmenzin. It is the world’s largest gathering of its… Continue reading North Korea to attend Munich Security Conference for first time
ICJ orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
News:The International Court of Justice(ICJ) has unanimously ordered Myanmar to take all measures within its power to prevent genocide of Rohingyas in Myanmar. Facts: About Rohingya crisis: Rohingya are an ethnic group largely comprising Muslims who predominantly live in the Western Myanmar province of Rakhine. They have their own language and culture and say they… Continue reading ICJ orders Myanmar to prevent Rohingya genocide
India participates in the Round-table of UNAIDS programme
News:India has participated at the United Nations AIDS (UNAIDS) programme at the World Economic Forum(WEF). Facts: About the Programme: The theme of the programme was “Access for all: Leveraging Innovations, Investments and Partnerships for Health”. The programme laid emphasis on accessibility of health to all with innovative technologies and solutions and also on bridging economic… Continue reading India participates in the Round-table of UNAIDS programme
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #70 January 24, 2020
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