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Alkesh Kumar Sharma assumes charge as new Secretary for MeitY

Alkesh Kumar Sharma (1990 batch IAS of Kerala cadre) has assumed charge as Secretary of Ministry of Electronics & Information Technology (MeitY). Prior to this, he served as the Additional Secretary and Secretary in Cabinet Secretariat. He was also chairman of Indian Highways Management Company and implemented FASTAG system of toll collection. Minister of Ministry of […]

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NASA climate research scientist wins World Food Prize

NASA climate research scientist, Cynthia Rosenzweig has been awarded World Food Prize. She is an agronomist and climatologist and spent much of her career explaining how global food production must adapt to a changing climate She was awarded $250,000 prize in recognition of her innovative modeling of the impact of climate change on food production. She is a senior research

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Kerala govt to launch ‘Shaili App’ for diagnosing, controlling lifestyle diseases

The Kerala government is ready to launch an Android app — ‘Shaili App’ — aimed at diagnosing and controlling lifestyle diseases among people in the southern State, Kerala Health Minister Veena George said. The app has been set up as part of the population-based screening project launched by the Health Department under the Nava Kerala Karma

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Time of Remembrance and Reconciliation for Those Who Lost Their Lives during the Second World War

Every year during May 8-9, the United Nations marks the Time of Remembrance and reconciliation for those who lost their lives during the Second World War. The day pays tribute to all the victims of the Second World War. In 2022, The day is the 77th Anniversary of World War II. History On 2 March 2010, by resolution 64/257, the General Assembly

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BRO Raising Day 2022

BRO Raising Day 2022 – The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) has celebrated its 62nd Raising Day (foundation day) on 7th May 2022. this day, The Border Roads Organisation (BRO) was founded on 7th May 1960 as a leading road construction agency under the Ministry of Defence with Shramena Sarvam Sadhyam (everything is achievable through hard work) as its motto.

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Asian Games 2022 in China postponed to 2023

The Asian Games 2022, due to be held in Hangzhou, China in September, have been postponed to 2023 due to rising COVID-19 cases in the country, the Olympic Council of Asia (OCA) announced. The Asian Games 2022 was to be held in Hangzhou, China fromSeptember 10 to September 25th, 2022. The Olympic Council of Asia, the

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World Food Prize 2022: All You Need To Know

World Food Prize Foundation announced the name of World Food Prize laureate 2022, Dr. Cynthia Rosenzweig of the United States. The World Food Prize is an award that is presented for recognizing the achievements of individuals from across the world who have helped in advancing the development of humans by improving the quantity, quality, or availability of

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UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025 launched

United Nations has launched UN-Energy Plan of Action Towards 2025 to catalyze large-scale action and support needed for transition to clean, affordable energy for all and net-zero emissions. Energy Compact Action Network was also launched to match those govt seeking support for their clean energy goals with those govt and businesses that have pledged over $600 billion. It sets

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Conference of Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) in Jaipur

Union Minister, Kailash Choudhary has inaugurated Conference of Cluster-Based Business Organizations (CBBOs) and Farmer Producer Organizations (FPOs) under Scheme of Formation and Promotion of 10,000 FPOs at Birla Auditorium in Jaipur. Focus areas: expectations from CBBOs, Knowledge sharing by CBBOs on best practices, discussion on Training and Capacity Building of Stakeholders, and Open discussion on various issues/ suggestions.

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L&T Infotech announced to merge with Mindtree to become 5th-largest IT firm

L&T Infotech and Mindtree, the two independently listed IT services companies under Larsen & Toubro Group, on Friday announced a merger that would create India’s fifth-largest IT services provider. This combined entity will be known as LTIMindtree. This proposed integration will see Mindtree and LTI join strengths to create an efficient and scaled up IT

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