Oct 2019

  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

      INTERNATIONAL India and Thailand sign trade agreements for Rs 2,400 crore   Thailand and India have signed agreements for Rs 2,400 crores The goal is to boost trade ties between the two countries The pacts were across segments including rubber, construction material, food and beverages, logistics. The breakup of the agreements, Laksana … Read more

INTERNATIONAL ·       India ranked 7th most valuable nation brand in the world   Indiabecame theseventh most valuable nation brand in the world. The annual report on the world’s most valuable nation brands was compiled by Brand Finance. The report showed India’s brand value increased by 19% in the year 2018-2019 to $2,562 billion. The Indian economy recovered quickly … Read more

INTERNATIONAL World Post Day: 09 October World Post Day is celebrated every year on 9 October.   It is the anniversary of the establishment of the Universal Postal Union in 1874 in the Swiss Capital, Bern.   It was declared World Post Day by the UPU Congress held in Tokyo, Japan in 1969.   Posts … Read more

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

INTERNATIONAL Singapore will become the first country to ban ads for sugary drinks   Singapore will become the first country in the world to ban advertisements for the most unhealthy sugary drinks.   The health ministry called the ban as its latest move to combat rising diabetes rates.   Products deemed “less healthy” must now … Read more