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24-October-2018 Current Affairs

2400-years-old shipwreck discovered in black sea

2400-years-old shipwreck discovered in black sea

  • An ancient Greek trading ship dating back more than 2,400 years has been found virtually intact at the bottom of the Black Sea.
  • The vessel is one of more than 60 shipwrecks including Roman ships and a 17th-century Cossack raiding fleet identified by the Black Sea Maritime Archaeology Project.
  • During the three-year project, researchers used specialist remote deep-water camera systems previously used in offshore oil and gas exploration to map the seafloor.
Sri Lanka selected 2019 best travel destination

Sri Lanka selected 2019 best travel destination

Sri Lanka has been chosen as the best travel destination among the list of countries to visit in 2019, with Germany and Zimbabwe just behind. The projection done by Lonely planet s....
Dr. Harsh Vardhan Unveil 3rd decadal International year of Reefs-2018

Dr. Harsh Vardhan Unveil 3rd decadal International year of Reefs-2018

The International Conference on Status and Protection of Coral Reefs (STAPCOR – 2018) with the theme “Reef for Life” was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Environment, F....
Valmiki Jayanti Celebrated on 24 October

Valmiki Jayanti Celebrated on 24 October

Valmiki Jayanti (popular name Pragat Diwas) is being celebrated on 24 October every year in India. This day is celebrated as the birth of ancient Indian poet and philosopher Valmik....
World Development Information Day Observed today

World Development Information Day Observed today

The World Development Information Day is being observed on 24th October worldwide. In 1972, The United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) decided to institute a World Development Info....
United Nations Day Observed Worldwide on 24 October

United Nations Day Observed Worldwide on 24 October

United Nations Day is being observed Worldwide on 24 October. The United Nations Day is devoted to making known to people of the world the aims and achievements of the United Nations Organiz....
PM Narendra Modi Conferred with 2018 Seoul Peace Prize

PM Narendra Modi Conferred with 2018 Seoul Peace Prize

The Seoul Peace Prize Committee has decided to confer the 2018 Seoul Peace Prize on Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi, in recognition of his dedication to improving international cooperation....
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