Indian boxer Akhil Kumar re-inducted into NADA disciplinary panel
May 14, 2020

- Former Commonwealth gold medalist Indian boxer Akhil Kumar was re-inducted into the Disciplinary Panel of National Anti-Doping Agency’s (NADA). He was previously worked in the panel from 2017 to 2019.
V. Vidyavathi to be new DG of Archaeological Survey of India
May 14, 2020

- IAS officer V. Vidyavathi is selected as the new Director-General of Archaeological Survey of India(ASI) active from 12th May 2020. She is a 1991 batch Karnataka cadre officer.
India stands 74th on WEF Global Energy Transition Index
May 14, 2020

- India has jumped up two places to rank 74th on a global energy transition index, which has ranked 115 economies on how well they are capable to balance energy security and way with environmental sustainability and affordability.
TVS Group, Sundaram Med & IIT-M prepares “Sundaram Ventago”
May 14, 2020

- The Sundaram Ventago is a low-cost, automatic respiratory assist device that has been produced jointly by the TVS group, Sundaram Medical Foundation and IIT-Madras.
Grammy-winning singer Betty Wright passes away
May 14, 2020

- The Grammy-winning genius singer, Betty Wright passed away. Her real name is Bessie Regina Norris. She is an R&B (Rhythm & blues) singer, songwriter and background vocalist.
ICCR releases the song “United We Fight” to fight COVID-19
May 14, 2020

- A musical creation titled “United We Fight” has been released by the Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR).
- It sends the message of hope, joy, resilience, fighting spirit and never say die attitude of all in our collective fight against COVID 19.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan launches “COBAS 6800” testing machine to the nation
May 15, 2020

- Union Minister of Health and Family Welfare, Dr. Harsh Vardhan launched the “COBAS 6800”, COVID-19 testing machine to the nation.
- The COBAS 6800 is the first such testing machine secured by the Government for testing COVID-19 cases and has been installed at the National Centre for Disease Control in Delhi.
Slovenia comes up as the 1st coronavirus-free country in Europe
May 15, 2020

- Slovenia comes up as the 1st nation in Europe to announce an official end to the COVID-19 pandemic.
- More constraints have now been eased in the country and people entering from other European Union states.
West Bengal govt begins ‘Matir Smristi’ scheme
May 15, 2020

- West Bengal Government has started ‘Matir Smristi’ scheme to utilize 50,000 acres of barren land in 6 districts.
- This scheme serves to generate income activities in horticulture and pisciculture involving the locals.
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