Current Affairs
September 4 , 2019
'Namaste Pacific' - Culture of countries in Pacific region showcased in Delhi
The High Commissions of Australia, New Zealand, Papua New Guinea, and Fiji jointly organised a cultural event 'Namaste Pacific' here to showcase in India the culture of the Pacific countries....
September 3 , 2019
India 9th on happiness index among 28 nations
when it comes to happiness, Indians consider good financial conditions and physical well-being among the top-most reasons to remain joyous, a new survey, adding that India ranked ninth on happiness index among 28 global markets. Personal safety and security, friends and feeling in control of life were other top determinants for Indians to stay happ...
September 3 , 2019
India 9th on happiness index among 28 nations
when it comes to happiness, Indians consider good financial conditions and physical well-being among the top-most reasons to remain joyous, a new survey, adding that India ranked ninth on happiness index among 28 global markets. Personal safety and security, friends and feeling in control of life were other top determinants for Indians to stay happ...
August 31 , 2019
Meghalaya CM launches ‘walk to work’ campaign in state
Meghalaya Chief Minister Conrad K Sangma took the lead to launch the campaign of Fit India Movement which has been launched in the country by the Prime Minister. The Chief Minister took a two-kilometer walk from his residential quarters to his office chamber at Main Secretariat, Shillong launching the #WalktoWorkMeghalaya which is a part of the ‘Fi...
August 30 , 2019
GeM and SIDBI sign MoU to enable growth of MSMEs, Start-ups and Women Entrepreneurs
Government e Marketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed an MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India [SIDBI] to benefit MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Women Self Help Groups and various loan beneficiaries under MUDRA and Stand-up India scheme. This MoU will enable promotio...
August 30 , 2019
GeM and SIDBI sign MoU to enable growth of MSMEs, Start-ups and Women Entrepreneurs
Government e Marketplace (GeM), Department of Commerce, Ministry of Commerce and Industry has signed an MoU with Small Industries Development Bank of India [SIDBI] to benefit MSMEs, women entrepreneurs, Self Help Groups (SHGs), Women Self Help Groups and various loan beneficiaries under MUDRA and Stand-up India scheme. This MoU will enable promotio...
August 29 , 2019
Canara Bank launches OTP facility for ATM cash withdrawals over Rs 10,000
Public sector lender Canara Bank has launched the first OTP facility for ATM withdrawals. In order to offer a more secured and safe system, Canara bank will activate OTP facility for cash withdrawals of Rs 10,000 or more in a day....
August 28 , 2019
Feroz Shah Kotla stadium to be renamed after Arun Jaitley
Delhi's iconic Feroz Shah Kotla, the second-oldest cricket stadium in India, will been renamed Arun Jaitley Stadium in tribute to the former Union finance minister who passed away recently. The stadium, however, will also continue to be known by its geographical location, the Feroz Shah Kotla, after the 14th century monument which is situated next...
August 27 , 2019
Fourth edition of Internet of Things India Congress 2019 held in Bengaluru
The 4th edition of India’s largest confluence of digital technology, the Internet of Things (IoT) India Congress 2019 held in Bengaluru, Karnataka. It was inaugurated by Shri Ajay Prakash Sawhney, Secretary, Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology, Government of India (GoI). The IoT India Congress 2019 will include tracks on segments such...
August 26 , 2019
P.V. Sindhu becomes first Indian to win Badminton World Championships gold
P.V. Sindhu became the first Indian to win a Badminton World Championships gold by beating familiar rival Nozomi Okuhara of Japan in a lop-sided final. The Indian won 21-7 21-7 in the summit clash that lasted just 38 minutes....