United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020 News:United Nations(UN) has released its World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020. Facts: About WESP Report,2020: The report is released annually by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UN/DESA), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) and the five United Nations regional commissions. Report on… Continue reading 9 PM Current Affairs Brief – January 18th, 2020
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United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020
News:United Nations(UN) has released its World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020. Facts: About WESP Report,2020: The report is released annually by the United Nations Department of Economic and Social Affairs(UN/DESA), the United Nations Conference on Trade and Development(UNCTAD) and the five United Nations regional commissions. Report on Global Economy: The global economy suffered its lowest… Continue reading United Nations World Economic Situation and Prospects(WESP) 2020
NIC sets up ‘Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology’ in Bengaluru
News:The National Informatics Centre(NIC) will set up block chain technology centre in Bengaluru. Facts: About the Blockchain centre: The Centre aims to provide BlockChain as a service to all the stakeholders who are interested in shared experiences, learning and resources. It will also share its block chain-based proof of concepts with selected government entities. The… Continue reading NIC sets up ‘Centre of Excellence in Blockchain Technology’ in Bengaluru
Union Minister Calls For Preparing A Roadmap on Road Safety
News:Union Minister for Road Transport & Highways has addressed the 18th Meeting of National Road Safety Council(NRSC) and 39th Meeting of Transport Development Council (TDC) in New Delhi. Facts: Key takeaways from the meeting: The minister has emphasised upon combined efforts to curb accidents on roads.He discussed with States the steps required to save the… Continue reading Union Minister Calls For Preparing A Roadmap on Road Safety
Bangladesh:Bhashan Char Island to house 100,000 Rohingya refugees
News:The Bangladesh Government has planned to accommodate 100,000 Rohingya refugees in its Bhasan Char Island. Facts: About Bhashan Char Island: The Bhashan Char is an uninhabited island around 30 kilometre east of Hatiya island in the South East Bangladesh. The Island was formed with Himalayan silt in 2006 on the mouth of river Meghna. The… Continue reading Bangladesh:Bhashan Char Island to house 100,000 Rohingya refugees
Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund
News:Telecom Regulatory Authority of India(TRAI) has directed telecom service providers to put all unclaimed subscriber money in the Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund(TCEPF). Facts: About Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund (TCEPF): The Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund Regulations of 2007 offers a basic framework for depositing unclaimed money of consumers by service… Continue reading Telecommunication Consumers Education and Protection Fund
Govt awards over Rs 2000 cr for completing Z Morh Tunnel
News:Recently,a Concession Agreement for completing the 6.5-kilometre long Z-Morh tunnel in Jammu and Kashmir was signed between NHIDCL and APCO Amarnathji Tunnelway. Facts: About Z-Morh Tunnel: Z-Morh Tunnel is a 6.5km long two-lane bi-directional road tunnel project constructed near Ganderbal district of Jammu and Kashmir. The tunnel is the first step towards ensuring all-weather connectivity… Continue reading Govt awards over Rs 2000 cr for completing Z Morh Tunnel
Indian Army conducts biggest airborne exercise ‘Winged Raider’
News:The Indian Army has conducted its biggest airborne exercise called the ‘Winged Raider’ comprising of more than 500 special forces troops in the North-Eastern theatre. Facts: About Winged Raider exercise: The exercise aims to demonstrate the operational preparedness of the paratroopers and air warriors to undertake airborne missions. It involved a large number of the… Continue reading Indian Army conducts biggest airborne exercise ‘Winged Raider’
Assam: NDFB(S) signs Suspension of Operations agreement with Centre
News:The National Democratic Front of Bodoland (NDFB(S)) has signed a tripartite agreement with the central and Assam governments to suspend operations and join peace talks with the government. Facts: About NDFB: An outfit named Bodo Security Force(BdSF) was formed in 1986.In 1994,the BdSF renamed itself as the National Democratic Front of Bodoland(NDFB). The outfit is… Continue reading Assam: NDFB(S) signs Suspension of Operations agreement with Centre
10 PM Current Affairs Quiz #65 January 18, 2020
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