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WHO unveils Strategy to tackle Global Snakebite “Emergency”

The World Health Organization (WHO) has unveiled a new global strategy to greatly reduce deaths and injuries from snakebites. WHO also warned that a scarcity of antivenoms could...

May 24, 2019

UN Report: India to grow at 7.1% in 2020

According to a United Nations’ report titled World Economic Situation and Prospects (WESP) Report 2019 Mid-year Update, India’s economy is projected to grow at 7.1 % in fiscal...

May 24, 2019

China continues to use Banned Ozone-Depleting CFC: Study

According to a recent research published in journal Nature, China continues to use the banned ozone depleting chemical called CFC-11 in violation of Montreal Protocol. Key Findings of...

May 24, 2019

ILO Report: Gender Diversity good for business and Economy

According to a recent report released by United Nation’s (UN) International Labour Organization (ILO), Companies that improve gender diversity especially at top perform better and rake in higher...

May 24, 2019

UNESCO: Women still under-represented in Science and Technology

According to analysis by The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO), women remain considerably under-represented across STEM (science, technology, engineering and math) studies and careers. Key...

May 24, 2019

WHO: Algeria and Argentina declared Malaria-Free

The World Health Organization (WHO) has declared Algeria and Argentina as ‘Malaria-Free’ countries after no cases of indigenous transmission of disease were recorded. Key Highlights Background: The Malaria...

May 24, 2019

India gets First Women Fighter Pilot

Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth has become the first woman pilot of the Indian Air Force to qualify to undertake combat missions on a fighter jet. Flight Lieutenant Bhawana Kanth...

May 24, 2019

ADB to finance Railways Track Electrification Project in India

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) has signed an agreement to electrify railway tracks in India under Railways Track Electrification Project. As per agreement ADB will provide $750 million...

May 24, 2019

SBI Recruitment 2019: 579 Specialist Officer Vacancies

State Bank of India has issued notifications for recruiting eligible candidates to the posts of Specialist Cadre Officers in SBI on contract basis for wealth management business unit....

May 24, 2019

Central University of Tamil Nadu Recruitment 2019: 113 Vacancies

Central University of Tamil Nadu, Thiruvarur has issued notifications for recruiting eligible candidates to the various posts as mentioned below through direct recruitment basis. Please find detailed information...

May 24, 2019

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