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Odisha Rasagola won the GI tag
Odisha Rasagola won the GI tag
Odisha state finally won the Geographical Indication-GI tag for its Rasagola. On 29th July 2019, the Chennai based GI Registry was release formal ....

Published On : 31 Jul 2019

US Army General Mark A. Milley to be Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
US Army General Mark A. Milley to be Next Chairman of Joint Chiefs of Staff
The United States Army General Mark Alexander Milley (age 61 years) has been appointed as the next Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff. Mark is a 4-star General,....

Published On : 27 Jul 2019

US-based Apple Inc acquires Intel for USD 1 billion
US-based Apple Inc acquires Intel for USD 1 billion
US-based Apple Inc. has announced the acquisition of chip-maker company Intel's smartphone modem business for USD 1 billion. Around 2.2 thousands ....

Published On : 26 Jul 2019

Priti Patel takes charge as Britain's Home Secretary
Priti Patel takes charge as Britain's Home Secretary
The New Prime Minister of Britain Boris Johnson appoints Priti Patel (age 47 years) as it's new Home Secretary. In another announcement, Sajid Jav....

Published On : 25 Jul 2019

Boris Johnson elected as New PM of United Kingdom
Boris Johnson elected as New PM of United Kingdom
Boris Johnson (age 55 years) elected as new Prime Minister of United Kingdom. He is the Leader of the Conservative Party since July 2019. Johnson ....

Published On : 24 Jul 2019

Indian Govt will give 10,000 Scholarships to Heirs of Liberation Warfighters in Bangladesh
Indian Govt will give 10,000 Scholarships to Heirs of Liberation Warfighters in Bangladesh
Indian Government will provide 10,000 scholarships for heirs of the liberation warfighters of Bangladesh for next 5-years under the Nutan India-Bangladesh Maitree Muktijodha Sontan S....

Published On : 22 Jul 2019

Sachin Tendulkar, A. Donald, C. Fitzpatrick inducted into ICC Cricket Hall Of Fame
Sachin Tendulkar, A. Donald, C. Fitzpatrick inducted into ICC Cricket Hall Of Fame
Sachin Tendulkar of India, Allan Donald of South Africa, and Cathryn Fitzpatrick of Australia inducted into the ICC Cricket Hall of Fame 2019. Sachin Tendu....

Published On : 19 Jul 2019

Former Cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq decides to step down as Pakistan chief selector
Former Cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq decides to step down as Pakistan chief selector
Former Pakistani Cricketer Inzamam-ul-Haq (age 49 years) has decided to step down as Pakistan Chief Selector. He said that he would not seek an extension or....

Published On : 19 Jul 2019

Palau becomes 76th Member to Join ISA
Palau becomes 76th Member to Join ISA
Palau, officially the Republic of Palau becomes the 76th country/member to join the International Solar Alliance (ISA). The International ....

Published On : 18 Jul 2019

Shah Rukh Khan to be honored with Doctorate Degree From La Trobe University
Shah Rukh Khan to be honored with Doctorate Degree From La Trobe University
Indian Actor, Film Producer Shah Rukh Khan (age 53 years) to be honored with Doctorate Degree from La Trobe University on 9th August. The award is....

Published On : 18 Jul 2019

Ursula Von der Leyen Elected As New President Of European Commission
Ursula Von der Leyen Elected As New President Of European Commission
German Politician Ursula von der Leyen (age 60 years) elected as the European Commission's first female president. During 2013-2019. She served as....

Published On : 17 Jul 2019

International Army Scout Masters Competition
International Army Scout Masters Competition
The 5th edition of International Army Scout Masters Competition to be held in Jaisalmer, Rajasthan, India. Its main objective to promote co-operation, collaboratio....

Published On : 13 Jul 2019

20-Year-Old Isha Kanth Selected For ICJ Internship Programme
20-Year-Old Isha Kanth Selected For ICJ Internship Programme
20-year-old Isha Kanth selected for a 2-month internship at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) established in 1945. Only 2-law students around the world get ....

Published On : 12 Jul 2019

Saudi Arabia Adopts Digital India Technology and Equality of Women
Saudi Arabia Adopts Digital India Technology and Equality of Women
The Indian Haj Mission in Saudi Arabia has adopted Digital India Technology to reach out to a large number of pilgrims. The Haj App developed by the consulate of I....

Published On : 11 Jul 2019

BCC Signed An Agreement With BRICS To Promote Trade
BCC Signed An Agreement With BRICS To Promote Trade
BCC signed an agreement with BRICS of Commerce and Industry to promoting trade and investments between BRICS countries and the eastern part of India. ....

Published On : 11 Jul 2019

India ranked 86th, and Japan on 1st place in the Henley Passport Index 2019
India ranked 86th, and Japan on 1st place in the Henley Passport Index 2019
The latest Henley Passport Index 2019 ranked Indian Passport on the 86th position with a mobility score of 58. It includes 199 passports and 227 travel destinations including micro-states an....

Published On : 08 Jul 2019

Kyriakos Mitsotakis Elected as Greece Prime Minister
Kyriakos Mitsotakis Elected as Greece Prime Minister
Greek politician Kyriakos Mitsotakis (age 51 years) sworn in as New Prime Minister of Greece and the President of New Democracy. Prior to this appointment, he serv....

Published On : 08 Jul 2019

Christine Lagarde Appointed As New President of European Central Bank
Christine Lagarde Appointed As New President of European Central Bank
On 2nd July 2019, 63-years-old Christine Lagarde nominated by the European Council as New President of European Central Bank. She will replace Mario Draghi.....

Published On : 06 Jul 2019

The Pink City of Jaipur got UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag
The Pink City of Jaipur got UNESCO World Heritage Site Tag
The Pink City of Jaipur made its entry into the UNESCO World Heritage Site list. The announcement was made after the 43rd Session of the UNESCO Wo....

Published On : 05 Jul 2019

India contributes USD 5,000,000 in 2009 to UN Palestine Refugee Agency
India contributes USD 5,000,000 in 2009 to UN Palestine Refugee Agency
India contributes USD 5,000,000 in 2009 to UN Palestine Refugee Agency. Indian Government has pledged to contribute USD 5,000,000 in 2019 to the United Nation (UN)....

Published On : 04 Jul 2019