Daily News

Image

Abhas Jha appointed to key World Bank position on Climate Change, Disaster Management in South Asia

Abhas Jha has been appointed by the World Bank to a key position on climate change and disaster management in South Asia, the global lender said. Jha's appointment comes at a time when Cyclone Amphan has badly hit West Bengal, Odisha in India & Bangladesh.

Did you Know

David R. Malpass is the 13th & current President of World Bank.

Image

After China, India is now the second largest producer of PPE coveralls during the COVID-19 pandemic

India become the world's 2nd-largest manufacturer of Personal Protective Equipment body coveralls within a short time span of two months. China is the world's leading producer of PPE body coveralls, crucial to safeguard against the COVID-19 pandemic.

Did you Know

Textiles Committee is testing & certifying PPE body coveralls.

Image

India’s KHUDOL declared one of Top 10 Global Initiatives to fight COVID-19

United Nations listed the KHUDOL initiative of Manipur as one of the top 10 global initiatives to fight against COVID-19. Under the initiative, the ‘Ya_All’ NGO provides food, hygiene and health of LGBTQ community, daily wage workers, people with AIDS.

Did you Know

The organization mobilized network of 100 volunteers.

Image

9th Edition of the Status Paper on Government Debt released

The Central Government released the 9th Edition of the Status Paper on the Government Debt, which provides a detailed analysis of the Overall Debt Position of the GoI. The Government has been bringing-out a Status Paper on Government Debt since 2010-11.

Did you Know

It contains Debt Management Strategy from 2019-20 to 2021-22.

Image

GoI launches 5 initiatives towards Conservation of Biodiversity

Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change launched five initiatives on conservation of biodiversity. The newly launched ‘Biodiversity Samrakshan Internship Programme’ aims at engaging 20 students in post graduate programme for a period of 1 year.

Did you Know

The year 2020 is called Super Year for Biodiversity.

Image

ICMR to replace HCQ with anti-HIV drug

Indian Council of Medical Research is considering replacing hydroxychloroquine with anti-HIV drugs to improve immunity & reduce viral replication. After the well-known herb Ashwgandha, now, Kangra tea has been marked as a potential coronavirus blocker.

Did you Know

IHBT of Himachal Pradesh organized a webinar regarding this.

Image

Govt releases Rs 170 crore as MGNREGA wages

Department of Rural Development & Panchayati Raj has disbursed Rs 170 Cr into the accounts of beneficiaries under MGNREGA. It has disbursed around Rs 183 crore to benefit the poor which have been otherwise rendered jobless due to the prevailing lockdown.

Did you Know

MGNREGA scheme was introduced in the year 2006.

Image

Ladakh Police comes into existence

After the formation of UT of Ladakh, separate Ladakh Police has come into being. Police in Leh & Kargil districts now will be called Ladakh police. The Ladakh Police will have its new symbols, insignia, formation sign & flag with a separate identity.

Did you Know

Police flag reads ‘service & courage is ready to fly high’.

Image

IIT Madras develops Low-Cost system to concentrate solar energy

IIT Madras-developed device to concentrate solar energy is lightweight, low-cost, & designed to function in India’s diverse climatic conditions. It can pave the way for sustainable energy solutions in states like Bihar, Haryana, MP, Maharashtra & Gujarat.

Did you Know

Parabolic Trough Collector (PTC) have high energy efficiency.

Image

May 24: Commonwealth Day in India

The Commonwealth Day is celebrated in India on May 24. This day is celebrated by all the countries that were once under the reign of the British Empire, Commonwealth Day is celebrated on the birth date of Queen Victoria, who was born on May 24, 1819.

Did you Know

Commonwealth Day was previously named as Empire Day.