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International Day of Peace: 21 September The International Day of Peace, sometimes unofficially known as World Peace Day is observed annually on 21 September. It is dedicated to world peace, and specifically the absence of war and violence. The theme for International Day of Peace2017 is “Together for Peace: Respect, …

First ‘BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise- 2017’   The First ‘BIMSTEC Disaster Management Exercise- 2017’ (BIMSTEC DMEx-2017) will be conducted by the National Disaster Response Force (NDRF) as the lead agency from October 10-13, 2017 in Delhi and the National Capital Region (NCR). This Exercise will be a platform for sharing …

Tunisia lifts ban on Muslim women marrying non-Muslims The Tunisian government has lifted a ban on Muslim women marrying non-Muslims on the recommendation of the president, who says Tunisia needs to modernise. Muslim men were allowed to marry non-Muslim women, but not the other way around. A government official said …

30th Anniversary of Montreal protocol and 23rd World Ozone Day Celebrated 30th anniversary of the Montreal Protocol and 23rd World Ozone Day was observed on 16th September 2017. The theme for the year 2017 is ‘Caring for all life under the Sun’. The year 2017 marks the 30th Anniversary of …

Operation Insaniyat: India to send relief to B’desh to help with Rohingya influx India is sending humanitarian assistance under Operation Insaniyat to Bangladesh to help with the influx of Rohingya refugees.  India is sending basic amenities that the refugees are in urgent need of at the moment.  These things include …

Fifth EAS Economic Ministers’ Meeting held in Philippines 5th East Asia Summit Economic Ministers Meeting was held in Pasay City, Philippines on 9th September 2017.  Mr.Ramon M. Lopez, Secretary of Trade and Industry of Philippines, chaired the meeting.  Minister of Commerce & Industry of India, Suresh Prabhakar Prabhu represented India …

World Congress of Optometry begins in Hyderabad The second World Congress of Optometry began in Hyderabad to discuss new ideas and share research and knowledge about various facets of optometry.  It will be focused on the future of optometry, upgrading optometrists’ skills, as well as developing clinical and professional knowledge …

Mongolian Cabinet Has to Resign Mongolian lawmakers have voted to dismiss the Prime Minister and his Cabinet for alleged incompetence and corruption related to the signing of government contracts with companies linked to three Cabinet members. A majority of lawmakers from the ruling Mongolian People’s Party joined members of the …

1) Which state is poised to develop India’s first Hyperloop route, the most futuristic transport mode, as it signed an agreement with a US company on 7 September 2017? – Andhra Pradesh Explanation: The government of Andhra Pradesh on 7 September 2017 signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with California-based Hyperloop Transportation Technologies …

UJALA scheme launched in Malaysia UJALA, One of the successful schemes by the Government of India has been launched in Melaka, Malaysia. It aims to sell LED bulbs at affordable price through Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL), under Ministry of Power. Under this scheme, each household in Melaka will get 10 high quality …