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
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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Banker Uday Kotak assumed office as the president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the year 2020-21. He will replace Vikram Kirloskar, who is the chairman and managing director (MD) of Kirloskar Systems Ltd and vice-chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Also, T V Narendran, CEO & MD of Tata Steel Limited, is now
CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur scientists have indigenously developed a ventilator to provide help and support to the COVID-19 patients. The ventilator was developed by CSIR-CMERI, in coordination with critical care experts of the Health care professionals. The design, controllers, and embedded electronics have been customized to ensure price efficacy and to meet
The defence ministry has placed an order with the state-run Ordnance Factory Board for supply of 156 Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) worth Rs 1,094 crore Under this, the combat vehicles will be manufactured by Ordnance Factory, Medak in Telangana. The vehicles are aimed to enhance the combat capability of the Army. The BMP-2/2K ICVs will
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International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed on 4 June every year to make people aware of the protection of children’s rights and highlighting their suffering. The day aims to acknowledge the pain suffered by children from around the world who are the victims of physical, mental, and emotional abuse. It also
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