The Indian Army’s International Seminar “Pragyan Conclave 2020” has started at Manekshaw Centre, New Delhi and has been managed by Centre for Land Warfare Studies (CLAWS). The seminar united the national and international experts to discuss the complex topic of ‘Changing Characteristics of Land Warfare and its Impact on the Military’.
Bureau of Energy Efficiency (BEE) agency of the Government of India, under the Ministry of Power, has started star rating programme for Light Commercial Air Conditioners (LCAC) and Deep Freezers, in its 19th foundation day in New Delhi.
The head of the Bangladesh Bouddha Kristi Prachar Sangha Sanghanayaka Suddhananda Mahathero passed away in Dhaka. He was a revered figure among the Buddhists of Bangladesh. He is famous for running many social service activities particularly the orphanage at Dharmarajika Buddhist Monastery which cares of more than 350 children. Government of Bangladesh honored the Ekushey Award to him in 2012.
National Safety Day is observed on 4 March to commemorate the foundation of the National Safety Council to raise awareness about the safety measures to reduce mishaps and accidents due to lack of awareness. The Campaign is targeted at renewing the commitment of employees and the general public to work safely throughout the year.
All India Police Athletic Championship 2019 has started in the Panchkula District of Haryana. The 68th edition of All India Police Athletic Championship targets to improve India’s performance in the Olympics scheduled to be held in 2028. To achieve this feat, the Government of India has identified more than 15,000 children and has also commenced their training in 284 Sports Authority of India training centres across the country.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.