Indian and Chinese armies held Lieutenant General-level talks in their first major attempt to resolve the month-long border standoff in eastern Ladakh. The Indian delegation was led by Lt. Gen. Harinder Singh, Commander of 14 Corps, and the Chinese side was headed by the Commander of the Tibet Military District. Indian and Chinese officials held […]
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Human Resource Development Ministry has launched the Urban Learning Internship Program (TULIP), an Internship Program with Urban Local Bodies (ULBs) across the country. The first of its kind initiative TULIP is a program for providing internship opportunities to fresh graduates in all ULBs and Smart Cities across the country. TULIP programme is expected to provide
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World Environment Day is observed on 5 June to create awareness and action for the protection of the environment. The theme for the 2020 World Environment Day is ‘Biodiversity’. The theme focuses on a concern that is both urgent and existential. The theme was based on the recent events including bushfires in Brazil, the United
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The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved support for a study by the National Centre for Veterinary Type Cultures (NCVTC), ICAR-NRC from Hisar in Haryana, which will screen their library of 94 small molecule chemical inhibitors for antivirals against coronaviruses. The small molecule chemical inhibitors are known to inhibit cellular kinases, phosphatases, and
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Government of India is going to implement the Nagar van scheme to develop 200 Urban Forests across the country in the next 5 years. The move is in line with WED 2020’s focus on ‘Biodiversity’. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released a brochure on the best practices on Urban Forests and announcing the
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The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded the hosting rights of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 to India for the first time since 1979. Women’s Asian Cup will be held in the second half of the year 2020. Women players are expected to bring social revolution in the event. The football tournament will feature
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Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has tied up with International Development’s (USAID) Market Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency (MAITREE) program and launched ‘Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings’ initiative. The initiative is a part of the US-India bilateral Partnership between the Power Ministry of India and USAID. Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings initiative aims
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Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi discussed with His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of Mozambique about the challenges posed in both countries by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. India reaffirmed its willingness to support Mozambique’s efforts during the health crisis, including through the provision of essential medicines and equipment. Both the leaders agreed to close
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Union Cabinet has approved the re-establishment of the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) as Subordinate Office under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). The commission will be formed by merging Homoeopathic Pharmacopoeia Laboratory (HPL) and Pharmacopoeia Laboratory for Indian Medicine (PLIM). Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine &
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Government of India has approved the Annual Action Plan of Puducherry for Financial Year 2020-21. The plan was approved by National Jal Jeevan Mission. Puducherry Union Territory plans to provide household tap connections to remaining households in 2020-21. To implement the plan, village-level planning has involved the local community despite COVID-19. Gram Sabhas are conducted
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