31 January 2014 Current Affairs
Gandhi Portal For British-Indian Children Launched By India
India launched a Gandhi Portal named ‘ Search for Gandhi ‘ in London on 31 January.With this India aims to popularize Mahatma Gandhi among children of British Indians settled in UK.High commissioner of India to UK Ranjan Mathai and Sam Pitroda launched this portal.The portal is meant for children aged 6 to 15 and will use audios, videos, creatively integrated facts, games and quizzes. The portal will use both English and Hindi to communicate the messages.
Indian Cyber Security Expert Vivek Lall Appointed As Special Advisor To UN
Renowned aerospace and cyber security expert Vivek Lall has been appointed Special Advisor to United Nations on 31 January to help steer the multi-nation body frame a policy and ensure its implementation in the area of broadband and associated cyber security issues.