January 13, 2020 -

The Pulses Conclave 2020 to be held in Lonavala

January 13, 2020

India Pulses and Grains Association (IPGA), the nodal body for the country’s pulses trade and industry on announced that the 5th edition of “The Pulses Conclave 2020”, will be held from February 12-14 in Lonavala, Maharashtra. The conference aims at increasing exports, processing efficiencies, protein extraction, value addition and post-harvest management. Important takeaways for all …

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Kolkata Port renamed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port

January 13, 2020

The Kolkata Port has been renamed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port on the occasion of 150th years celebration of Kolkata Port Trust. The event was also attended by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. He dedicated a Commemorative Stamp to mark 150 years of Kolkata port trust to nation. The Kaushal Vikas Kendra and Pritilata Chhatri Avas …

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Bangladesh hosts Muslim congregation “Bishwa Ijtema”

January 13, 2020

First phase of “Bishwa Ijtema” has commenced in Dhaka, Bangladesh. It is the second largest congregation of Muslim community after Hajj. The second phase of the congregation will be held from January 17 to 19. Bishwa Ijtema is an annual event which is taking place on the outskirts of Dhaka since 1967. It is being …

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Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al Said took over as Sultan of Oman

January 13, 2020

Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al Said has took over as Sultan of Oman. He will succeed Sultan Qaboos bin Said who passed away recently. The Sultan is the prime decision-maker in Oman and also holds the portfolio of Prime Minister, supreme commander of the armed forces, minister of foreign affairs, minister of finance and minister …

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18th Dhaka International Film Festival begins in Bangladesh

January 13, 2020

The 18th Dhaka International Film Festival begins at Dhaka, Bangladesh. The theme of the festival is ‘Better Film, Better Audience and Better Society’. During the festival, 220 films from 74 countries will be screened across various venues in Dhaka between 11-19 January. Important takeaways for all competitive exams: Prime Minister of Bangladesh: Sheikh Hasina; Capital: …

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Tsai Ing-wen wins Taiwan presidential election

January 13, 2020

Tsai Ing-wen has won the Taiwan presidential election. She wins the second term as Taiwan president. Her Democratic Progressive party retained control of the legislature, according to final results. She defeated Han Kuo-yu with 57.1% of the vote. Important takeaways for all competitive exams: Capital of Taiwan: Taipei; Currency of Taiwan: New Taiwan dollar. Find …

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India’s 1st Cyber Crime Prevention Unit “AASHVAST” launched in Gujarat

January 13, 2020

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has launched the first Cyber Crime Prevention Unit of India “AASHVAST” in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. Along with AASHVAST, he also launched 2 other projects: VISWAS & Netrang. The AASHVAST project will act as a helpline for the cyber crime victims. The project will provide cyber-security solution to the common people …

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Union Steel Minister unveils mission PURVODAYA in Kolkata

January 13, 2020

Union Minister of Steel launched mission PURVODAYA for the development of eastern India through integrated steel hub in Kolkata, West Bengal. Under this mission, the government aims to transform logistics and utility infrastructure which would change the socio-economic landscape in eastern India. This mission also includes the growth of the steel industry along with employment opportunities …

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Union Minister Smriti Irani launched 3 schemes in Goa

January 13, 2020

The Union minister for women and child development Smriti Irani launched 3 welfare schemes for women in Goa. The schemes are Yashaswini Scheme for Women Entrepreneurship, Swasthya Sahayak Project and breast cancer screening initiative handheld device facilitating detection of cancer. Under the Yashaswini Scheme for Women Entrepreneurship, the state government provides interest-free loan up to …

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World Future Energy Summit commences in Abu Dhabi

January 13, 2020

The World Future Energy Summit commences in Abu Dhabi with the theme “Rethinking Global Consumption, Production, and Investment”. The Summit will conclude on 17th January, 2020. Delegates from around 170 countries are participating in the summit to be held at Abu Dhabi National Exhibition Centre. The summit will host the business leaders, policy makers, innovators, …

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Daily Archives: January 13, 2020

The Pulses Conclave 2020 to be held in Lonavala

Kolkata Port renamed as Shyama Prasad Mukherjee Port

Bangladesh hosts Muslim congregation “Bishwa Ijtema”

Sayyid Haitham bin Tariq al Said took over as Sultan of Oman

18th Dhaka International Film Festival begins in Bangladesh

Tsai Ing-wen wins Taiwan presidential election

India’s 1st Cyber Crime Prevention Unit “AASHVAST” launched in Gujarat

Union Steel Minister unveils mission PURVODAYA in Kolkata

Union Minister Smriti Irani launched 3 schemes in Goa

World Future Energy Summit commences in Abu Dhabi

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