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Guy Gunaratne wins 2019 Dylan Thomas prize

The British-Sri Lankan human rights documentary maker- turned debut novelist, Guy Gunaratne has won the 2019 £30,000 Swansea University International Dylan Thomas prize for his debut novel ‘In...

May 27, 2019

Japan, South Korea & Australia starts first-of-its-kind naval drill exercise ‘Pacific Vanguard’

The first-of-its-kind naval drill exercise ‘Pacific Vanguard’has been kick started by the United States, Japan, South Korea and Australia near Guam, United States. The “Pacific Vanguard” drill brings...

May 27, 2019

2019 edition of World Thyroid Day (WTD)

The World Thyroid Day (WTD) is observed every year on May 25 to promote awareness and understanding of thyroid health and the advances made in treating thyroid diseases....

May 27, 2019

Acharya Balkrishna recieves UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award

Acharya Balkrishna, the Managing Director of Patanjali Ayurved Ltd., has received the ‘UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award’ on behalf of Patanjali Group of Institutions in...

May 27, 2019

The delegation of Ministry of Information and Broadcasting represented India at 2019 SCO Mass Media Forum at Bishkek

The 2nd edition of Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) Mass Media Forum was held at Bishkek, Kyrgyzstan from 23-26 May, 2019. A delegation from I&B Ministry represented India at...

May 27, 2019

Balram Bhargava awarded 2019 Dr. Lee Jong-wook Prize for public health

Cardiologist Prof. Balram Bhargava has won the 2019 Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva. He bagged the award...

May 27, 2019

China clinchs 2019 Sudirman Cup badminton tournament

On May 26, China clinched the badminton world mixed-team championship at the 16th edition of the Sudirman Cup 2019 in the Chinese city of Nanning. They beat Japan...

May 27, 2019

UNSDG Influential People in Healthcare Award: Acharya Balkrishna

The ‘UNSDG 10 Most Influential People in Healthcare Award’ was received by Acharya Balkrishna, Managing Director (MD,) of Patanjali Ayurved Limited on behalf of India’s Patanjali Group of...

May 27, 2019

Ural: Nuclear-Powered Ice Breaker

Russia has launched a nuclear-powered icebreaker named Ural in bid to tap the potential of the Arctic region. It is touted as the largest and most powerful icebreakers...

May 27, 2019

GK & Current Affairs Quiz: May 25-26, 2019

1. Which German payments company has teamed up with India to issue PAN cards? [A] Wirecard [B] Paysafe Group[C] Atos[D] Klarna Show Answer Correct Answer: A [Wirecard ]...

May 27, 2019

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