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INTERNATIONAL India, Japan to hold joint military exercise ‘Dharma-Guardian’ 2019 A joint military exercise Dharma-Guardian 2019 will be conducted between India and Japan at the Counter Insurgency and Jungle Warfare School, Vairengte in Mizoram from October 19 to November 2. The Indian Army and the Japanese Ground Self Defence Forces (JGSDF), comprising 25 … Read more 13-14.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Bangladesh becomes 2nd fastest growing economy in South Asia Bangladesh has become the second-fastest growing economy in South Asia after Bhutan. World Bank in its report ‘South Asia Economic Focus, Making (De) Centralization Work’ says that GDP growth rate of the country is projected to moderate to 7.2 per cent this fiscal … Read more 12.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL ● International Day for the Elderly is observed on 1 October International Day for the Elderly is observed on 1 October. The day aims to raise awareness of the opportunities and challenges of ageing in today’s world. It also highlighted the important contributions that are made by older people make to society. A study says … Read more 01.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL WTO hosts first World Cotton Day celebrations in Geneva The first-ever World Cotton Day (WCD) was hosted by the World Trade Organization (WTO) in Geneva on October 7, 2019. This event stems from the application by the Cotton-4 countries (Benin, Burkina Faso, Chad and Mali) to the United Nations General Assembly for … Read more 08.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · Bangladesh holds the first phase of Bishwa Ijtema Bangladesh is to hold the first phase of Bishwa Ijtema, the second largest congregation of the Muslim community after Hajj. Bishwa Ijtema will be held from 10-12 January 2020 in Dhaka. The second phase of the Ijtema will be held from 17 to 19 January … Read more 30.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL India wins four UNESCO heritage awards Four Indian sites have been chosen from India for the UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation. The UNESCO Asia-Pacific Awards for Cultural Heritage Conservation awards were announced at a ceremony held in Penang, Malaysia, marking 20 years since its institution. The four winners … Read more 19.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL · World food day is observed on 16 October World Food Dayis observed on 16 October every year. The day is observed every year by people from around the world. The day aims totackle global hunger. On this day, people reaffirm their commitment to eradicate worldwide hunger for a lifetime. The theme for 2019 is Our Actions … Read more 16.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Disarmament Week: 24-30 October Disarmament Week is an annual event that is observed from 24 October to 30 October in various parts of the world. The observance revolves around raising public awareness of the dangers of the arms race and the need for international disarmament. An important focus of this week is trying … Read more 26.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL ● Scotland becomes the first country in the UK to ban the smacking of children Scotland has become the first part of the United Kingdom to ban the smacking of children. The country introduced a law that makes smacking the children a criminal offence for parents and carers to use physical punishment against a child. … Read more 06-07.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs
INTERNATIONAL Interpol to hold the general assembly in India in 2022 India will host the 91st Interpol General Assembly in 2022 after a proposal received the overwhelming support of member countries at this year’s congregation at Santiago in Chile. The 91st Interpol General Assembly in India in the year 2022 will be held … Read more 20-21.10.19 Jammu&Kashmir (JKPSC) Daily Current Affairs