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January 16, 2020 -_4.1

Robert Abela elected as Prime minister of Malta

Labour Party candidate Robert Abela elected as 14th prime minister of Malta with 57.9% of the vote. He defeated his closest rival Chris Fearne. He will replace Joseph Muscat, who resigned over the murder of a journalist, Daphne Caruana Galizia. Important takeaways for all competitive exams: Capital of Malta: Valletta; Currency: Euro; President: George Vella. …

January 16, 2020 -_6.1

World Economic Forum releases “The Global Risks Report 2020”: Key takeaways from the report

The World Economic Forum has released the “The Global Risks Report 2020“. The Global Risks Report 2020 is the 15th edition of the WEF’s Global Risks Report prepared in partnership with Marsh & McLennan and Zurich Insurance Group. The Global Risks Report 2020 is a part of the WEF’s Global Risks Initiative. The report states …

January 16, 2020 -_7.1

Union Culture Minister inaugurates ‘Indian Heritage in Digital Space’ exhibition

Union Culture and Tourism Minister Prahlad Singh Patel launched an exhibition titled “Indian Heritage in Digital Space” at National Museum, New Delhi. This exhibition is first of its kind in the country. The exhibition will stay online until February 15, 2020. What technologies used in this exhibition? The technologies are used to create the models …

January 16, 2020 -_10.1

1st ever Food Processing Summit hosted by Ladakh

Union Territory Ladakh is hosting the 1st-ever Food Processing Summit to attract investors to the region. This summit is organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Ministry of Food Processing Industries, the UT Administration of Ladakh. Ladakh has vast scope for investment in food Processing Industries in horticulture products like Apricot, SeabuckThorn, …

January 16, 2020 -_11.1

Russian PM Dmitry Medvedev submits resignation to Putin

Russian Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev has resigned. They submit their resignation to President Vladimir Putin. Medvedev would take on a new job as deputy head of Russia’s Security Council. The changes would include giving parliament the power to choose the prime minister and senior cabinet members, instead of the president as in the current system. …

January 16, 2020 -_12.1

Super Senior Citizens and PwDs now vote through Postal Ballot

Super Senior Citizens (over 80 years of age) and PwDs now vote through Postal Ballot in Delhi Assembly Election. Till now, voting through the postal ballot was available to armed forces and those assigned in poll duties. For the first time, Delhi Metro, Northern Railway Employees and media persons covering polling can also use postal ballot …