March 2022

UN appoints Jayati Ghosh to high-level advisory board on multilateralism

UN appoints Jayati Ghosh to high-level advisory board on multilateralism

Indian economist Jayati Ghosh has been appointed by UN Secretary-General Antonio Guterres to a new high-level advisory board on effective multilateralism. She is a Prof. at the University of Massachusetts Amherst. She was previously a professor of economics and chairperson of the Centre for Economic Studies and Planning, School of Social Sciences, Jawaharlal Nehru University. She is also a member of the UN’s high-level

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PM Modi, Morrison to hold second India-Australia virtual summit today

PM Modi, Morrison to hold second India-Australia virtual summit today

PM Narendra Modi and his Australian counterpart Scott Morrison will hold the 2nd India-Australia Virtual Summit today. Summit follows 1st virtual summit held on 4th of June in 2020 bilateral relationship was elevated to a Comprehensive Strategic P’ship. During the Summit, the two leaders will take stock of progress made on various initiatives under the CSP. The Summit will lay the way forward on new initiatives and enhanced cooperation

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IIT Madras establishes AquaMAP Water Management and Policy Centre

IIT Madras establishes AquaMAP Water Management and Policy Centre

Indian Institute of Technology Madras is establishing a new inter-disciplinary Water Management and Policy Centre called ‘AquaMAP’ to solve water problems in India. The AquaMAP was inaugurated at IIT Madras by Prof. K. Vijay Raghavan, the Principal Scientific Adviser to the Government of India, on March 19, 2022. This Centre will provide smart solutions for challenging water

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Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) in New Delhi

Union Minister Pralhad Joshi inaugurates 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) in New Delhi

India is hosting the 36th International Geological Congress (IGC) on virtual platform from March 20 to 22, 2022. The Union Minister of Coal, Mines & Parliamentary Affairs Shri Pralhad Joshi inaugurated the 36th IGC in New Delhi on March 20, 2022. The 36th International Geological Congress (IGC), themed “Geosciences: The Basic Science for a Sustainable

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Nagaland became 1st paperless Assembly by implementing e-Vidhan Application

Nagaland became 1st paperless Assembly by implementing e-Vidhan Application

Nagaland created history by becoming the 1st State Assembly in the country to implement the National e-Vidhan Application programme to become completely paperless. The Nagaland Assembly Secretariat has attached a tablet or e-book on each table for the 60 members. Now members can use electronic devices to participate in House proceedings. NeVA will help the Chair of the House to conduct the proceedings of

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‘Green Triangle’ named after Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated in Madagascar

‘Green Triangle’ named after Mahatma Gandhi inaugurated in Madagascar

As part of the ‘Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav’ to a “Green Triangle” named after Mahatma Gandhi was jointly inaugurated in Madagascar’s capital Antananarivo. Mayor of Antananarivo Naina Andriantsitohaina and India’s Ambassador to Madagascar Abhay Kumar inaugurated the green space at a special ceremony. India’s Ambassador to Madagascar said the green triangle highlights Gandhi’s vision regarding reducing consumerism and aiming for sustainable development.

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World Water Day 2022: 22 March

World Water Day 2022: 22 March

World Water Day became a UN observance day in 1993. It seeks to focus attention on the global water crisis. On 22 March every year, people and organizations mark World Water Day by taking action to tackle the water crisis.  World Water Day Theme 2022: “Groundwater, Making the Invisible Visible”. The UN World Water Development Report (WWDR)

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Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu wins ‘Sportstar of the Year’ award at 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards

Neeraj Chopra and Mirabai Chanu wins ‘Sportstar of the Year’ award at 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards

Tokyo Olympic gold medalist Neeraj Chopra won the coveted Sportstar of the Year (Male) award on Saturday at the 2022 Sportstar Aces Awards at the Taj Mahal Palace hotel. In female category, weightlifter Mirabai Chanu received the ‘Sportstar of the Year’ award. The Sportstar Aces Awards celebrate the spirit of excellence in sport. The awards were presented by

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