Greenhouse gas levels in atmosphere hit new high: UN
The levels of greenhouse gases in the atmosphere, the main driver of climate change, have hit a new record high, the UN said, warning that the time to act was running out.
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National News-Daily Digest: 3 Key Updates
1. 17 lakh children in India likely to die of pneumonia by 2030: Study A global study has warned that more than 17 lakh children in India are likely to die of pneumonia by 2030, despite the infection being easily curable. The study by UK-based NGO, Save the Children, released on the occasion of the World Pneumonia Day on 12
Read moreTourism, trade on agenda as PM Narendra Modi heads for BIMSTEC meet in Nepal
Countering terrorism, enhancing regional connectivity and boosting trade will be dominating agenda of the fourth Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and
Read moreCelebrations, tears as Saudi Arabia overturns ban on women driving
Saudi women celebrated taking the wheel for the first time in decades as the kingdom overturned the world’s only ban on female motorists, a historic reform expected to usher in a new era of social mobility. The much-trumpeted move is part of Crown Prince Mohammed bin Salman’s plan to modernise the conservative petrostate — but it has been dented by
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1. Jaipur to co-host eighth Theatre Olympics Jaipur is all set to be one of the co-hosts of the 8th Theatre Olympics, the largest international theatre festival to be held for the first time in India. The Jaipur chapter of Theatre Olympics 2018 is organised by the National School of Drama (NSD) under the aegis of Ministry of Culture, Govt.
Read moreDaily Current Affairs Quiz
Dear Reader: Daily Current Affairs Quiz (GK Quiz) based on important Current Affairs from 9th February-18 is now available.
Read moreBermuda becomes first country in world to repeal same-sex marriage
Bermuda has become the first country to legalise and then repeal same-sex marriage. A bill to reverse the right of gay couples to marry was signed by the governor. This was done despite a supreme court ruling last year authorising same-sex marriage.
Read moreGeorge Weah appointed as the president of Liberia
George Weah has taken the charge as the new president of Liberia. He is a Former football player who has played at Milan, Chelsea and Paris-Saint Germain. He had also won the Ballon d’Or and FIFA’s world player of the year.
Read morePlaying of national anthem in cinema halls made optional
The Supreme Court modified its November 30, 2016 interim order and made it optional for cinema halls to play the 52-second national anthem before every show.
Read moreSSC CGL 2018 Notification – SSC CGL 2018 Calendar
SSC CGL 2018 – 2019 Notification SSC CGL 2018 calendar SSC CGL 2018 Time Table
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