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New explosive detection device “RaIDer-X” released at NWED-2020

RaIDer-X

The National Workshop on Explosive Detection (NWED-2020) was organized at Pune, Maharashtra. The workshop was organised by High Energy Materials Research Laboratory (HEMRL), Pune. During the workshop, a new explosive detection device known as “RaIDer-X” was also released.

Arunachal Pradesh assembly implements e-Vidhan project

e-Vidhan project

The Arunachal Pradesh Assembly became paperless with the implementation of e-Vidhan, a project under the Digital India programme. With the implementation of the e-Vidhan project, MLAs can access every information regarding the Assembly, see the list of business and read questions and other documents related to House proceedings through their laptops and tablet computers.

India underwrites 40 million USD defence deal with Armenia

SWATHI

India signed a deal to supply 4 indigenously built radars to Armenia in Europe. The deal was worth 40 million USD. The move by GoI is to strengthen the defence sector of the country. The deal is a major achievement for the ‘Make in India’ programme in the defence sector.

1st Khelo India University Games ends in Bhubaneswar

Khelo India University Games

The Khelo India University Games ended in Bhubaneswar, Odisha. Punjab University, Chandigarh took home the champions trophy-winning 46 medals including 17 gold, 19 silver, and 10 bronze. Savitribai Phule Pune University stood on the second position and Punjabi University, Patiala declared as the second runners up.

World Wildlife Day noticed globally on 3rd March

World Wildlife Day

World Wildlife Day is noticed globally on 3rd of March every year to celebrate the beautiful and varied forms of wild fauna and flora present on earth. The World Wildlife Day also raise awareness about the benefits that the conservation of wild fauna and flora gives to people living on earth.

World Hearing Day noticed globally on 3rd March

World Hearing Day

World Hearing Day is noticed globally on 3rd of March every year to make awareness on how to prevent deafness and hearing loss and promote ear and hearing care across the world. The theme of 2020 World Hearing Day is “Hearing for life. Don’t let hearing loss limit you”.

Antar Rashtriya Yog Mahotsav starts in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand

Antar Rashtriya Yog Mahotsav

Antar Rashtriya Yog Mahotsav has been launched in Rishikesh, Uttarakhand by Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath. Yoga teachers and practitioners from eleven countries are taking part in this week-long event. The ‘Yog Mahotsav’ is organized in Rishikesh every year from March 1 to March 7.

Jammu historic city square renamed as ‘Bharat Mata Chowk’

Bharat Mata Chowk

The historic City Chowk in old Jammu was renamed as ‘Bharat Mata Chowk’. A resolution in this regard was advanced by the General house of the BJP(Bharatiya Janata Party)-led Jammu Municipal Corporation (JMC), after which it was done.

Indian-American Seema Verma appointed in US Coronavirus Task Force

Indian-American Seema Verma

Indian-American health policy consultant Seema Verma has been selected as one of the key members of the White House Coronavirus Task Force constituted by US President Donald Trump. This task force is constituted to combat Coronavirus that has claimed six lives in the country and infected over 90 others.

World Bank announces 12 billion USD help to fight coronavirus

World Bank

The World Bank declared 12 billion USD to help countries that are grappling with economic impacts of coronavirus. The World Bank is to give financial support for the countries to act upon the needs and develop a fast response towards the spread of the virus.

IIT Mandi inks deal with NABARD for setting up FPOs

NABARD

The Indian Institute of Technology (IIT), Mandi & Enabling Women of Kamand (EWOK) Society has signed a tripartite deal with the National Bank For Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) for setting up three Farmer Producer Organization in Mandi, Himachal Pradesh.

Sudhanshu Pandey to be new CMD of MMTC Ltd

Sudhanshu Pandey

Sudhanshu Pandey has taken additional charge as Chairman and Managing Director of Metals and Minerals Trading Corporation (MMTC) Ltd. He is currently serving as Additional Secretary at the Department of Commerce. He was the successor of Ved Prakash.

Pune hosts 108th Indian Science Congress in 2021

Indian Science Congress in 2021

The Indian Science Congress Association (ISCA) declared that Pune will host the annual session of 108th Indian Science Congress on January 3-7, 2021. The theme of the ISCA is “Science and Technology for Sustainable Development with Women Empowerment” and focus on economic growth, environmental protection and social inclusion of all communities using science and technology.

Azlan Shah Cup postponed due to Coronavirus threat

Azlan Shah Cup

The Azlan Shah Cup hockey tournament has been postponed from April to September this year in the wake of the novel coronavirus outbreak all over the world. The tournament which was organized to be held in Ipoh, Malaysia from April 11 to 18, will now be held from September 24 to October 3. India is a regular at the event, was not supposed to participate this year.

Tasnim & Mansi clinches bronze at BWF Yonex Dutch Junior International

Tasnim Mir and Mansi Singh

Tasnim Mir and Mansi Singh of India has clinched the bronze medal each in the girls’ singles Badminton event at the Yonex Dutch Junior International 2020, organized in Haarlem, Netherlands. Korean shuttler So Yul Lee defeated Indian shuttler Tasnim Mir by 21-19, 22-10 in the semifinals while Indonesian shuttler Saifi Rizka Nurhidayah defeated Indian shuttler Mansi Singh in the semifinals with a score of 21-11 and 21-16.

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