Latest Current Affairs
India, US Establish TWO-BY-TWO Ministerial Dialogue
August 21st, 2017
India and US have established new two-by-two (2 by 2) ministerial dialogue to enhance strategic coordination between them and maintaining peace and stability in the Indo-Pacific region.
China launches first cyber court in e-commerce hub of Hangzhou
August 21st, 2017
China launched its first cyber (internet) court specialising in handling internet-related cases in the e-commerce hub of Hangzhou, amid a spike in the number of online disputes.
Defence Ministry approves delegation of powers to BRO
August 21st, 2017
The Union Defence Ministry has approved delegation of administrative and financial powers to the Border Roads Organisation (BRO).
The Nagaland Government has constituted a six member committee to review The Nagaland Municipal Act 2001.
Comedy Legend Jerry Lewis dies
August 21st, 2017
Veteran American entertainer Jerry Lewis died aged 91.
12-yr-old Indian-origin boy crowned as UK’s ‘child genius’
August 21st, 2017
A 12-year-old Indian-origin boy has been crowned as the UK’s ‘Child Genius’ in a popular television quiz competition, days after he became an overnight sensation after answering all questions correctly.
‘Champions of Change’ Initiative Organised by NITI Aayog
August 21st, 2017
PM Narendra Modi addressed a gathering of young entrepreneurs and CEOs startups at an event organised by NITI Aayog.
India’s First World Peace University Inaugurated in MIT, Pune
August 21st, 2017
MIT World Peace University, the first of its kind in India, was inaugurated by Chief Minister of Maharashtra Devendra Fadnavis.
August 20: Sadbhavana Diwas
August 21st, 2017
The Sadbhavana Diwas or Harmony Day is celebrated to commemorate the birth anniversary (August 20) of Rajiv Gandhi.
World’s largest data centre to be built in Arctic Circle
August 21st, 2017
A small town in the remote north of the Arctic Circle is set to be home to the world’s largest data center.