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DGT partnered with Cisco & Accenture for skilling programme

DGT partnered with Cisco & Accenture for skilling programme

Directorate General of Training (DGT) joined hands with IT networking major Cisco and global consulting firm Accenture to skill youngsters for the digital economy. Quest Alliance employability skilling programme will equip students enrolled in Industrial Training Institutes (ITIs) across India over the next two years. Nearly 15 lakh students across all ITIs can access the digital […]

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Pakistan failed to fulfill FATF standard to curb terror funding

Pakistan failed to fulfill FATF standard to curb terror funding

Pakistan has failed to complete 25 of the 27 requirements demanded by theFinancial Action Task Force (FATF), international terror financing watchdog , to curb terror funding.  FATF already warned Pakistan to take effective measures to combat money laundering and terrorist financing else the country will be placed on the “grey” list or downgrade it to the black list. Pakistan has been on FATF’s grey list

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World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed on June 17

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought observed on June 17

World Day to Combat Desertification and Drought day is observed every year on June 17 The theme for this year is Let’s grow the future together. Aim: To promote public awareness of international efforts to combat desertification.  Land degradation neutrality is achieved through problem-solving, strong community involvement and cooperation at all levels.   United Nations Secretary-General

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Mann Ki Baat is to resume on June 30

Mann Ki Baat is to resume on June 30

Mann Ki Baat Indian radio programme hosted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in which he addresses the people of the nation on All India Radio, DD National and DD News. Mann Ki Baat is to resume on June 30.  The programme aims to deliver the Prime Minister’s voice to the general masses of India. It also aims to spread joy, positivity and

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Centre is to set up a high level task force for agri reforms

Centre is to set up a high level task force for agri reforms

Prime Minister Narendra Modi has announced that the Centre is to set up a high-level task force for agri reforms. The decision was made in the fifth meeting of the NITI Aayog governing council. The task force is for undertaking structural reforms in agriculture, including strengthening logistics, produce marketing, food processing as well as changes to the Essential Commodities

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