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Indian Doping Testing body suspended by WADA

The World Anti-Doping Agency(WADA) has decided to suspend the accreditation granted to the National Dope Testing Laboratory, India. What has happened? The WADA has withdrawn the accreditation granted...

August 23, 2019

24th Meeting of Western Zonal Council held in Panaji

The 24th Meeting of Western Zonal Council held was held in Panaji, capital of Goa. It was chaired by Union Home Minister Amit Shah. Goa being host state,...

August 23, 2019

SAGAR Initiative

The SAGAR Initiative, an acronym for Security and Growth for All in the Region, is a strategic vision introduced by India in 2015 aimed at promoting peace, stability,...

August 23, 2019

Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI)

The Global Multidimensional Poverty Index (MPI) is an international measure that captures the multiple deprivations experienced by individuals in areas of health, education, and living standards. Developed in...

August 23, 2019

National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP)

The National Surgical, Obstetric, and Anaesthesia Plan (NSOAP) is a strategic framework adopted by many countries to strengthen surgical, obstetric, and anaesthesia (SOA) care as an integral part...

August 23, 2019

Akademik Lomonosov Floating Nuclear Power Plant

Nuclear power is one of the cleanest and least carbon-intensive fuels in the world. A nuclear plant generates just 12 grams of Carbon dioxide (equal to that packed...

August 23, 2019

Government notifies Sabka Vishwas-Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019

Union Finance Ministry has notified Sabka Vishwas-Legacy Dispute Resolution Scheme, 2019, a dispute resolution and amnesty scheme to reduce legacy service tax and central excise cases. It will...

August 23, 2019

Hwasong-11 Family

The Hwasong-11 family refers to a series of short-range ballistic missiles (SRBMs) developed by the Democratic People’s Republic of Korea (North Korea). These missiles represent an important component...

August 23, 2019

Haritha Haram

Haritha Haram is a large-scale afforestation and environmental conservation programme initiated by the Government of Telangana launched in 2015, the scheme primarily aims to increase the green cover...

August 23, 2019

Bavar-373: Iran’s new home-grown air defence system unveiled

Iran unveiled its new home-grown air defence system called Bavar-373 during a ceremony held on Iran’s ‘National Defence Industry Day’. Iran’s President Hassan Rouhani has ordered to add...

August 23, 2019

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