International Commission on Large Dams

Headquartered in Paris, the International Commission on Large Dams (ICOLD) is an international non-governmental organisation providing platform for sharing professional knowledge and information regarding design, construction, maintenance and impact of large dams. It was established in 1928. India is hosting ..

Ease of Doing Solar 2020 report

Ease of Doing Solar 2020 report was released by the International Solar Alliance (ISA), a joint initiative of India and France aimed at global promotion of solar energy. The report identified countries that performed well in solar energy sector. It ..

Swachh Iconic Places

Swachh Iconic Places (SIP) initiative is aimed at improving the sanitation and cleanliness at and around select tourist destinations to improve the experience of domestic and foreign visitors. The project is being coordinated by the Department of Drinking Water and ..

Global Bio-India 2021

Global Bio-India 2021 is an event aimed at demonstrating progress and opportunities of India’s biotechnology sector at the national and international levels. The theme of the second edition of Global Bio-India is “Transforming lives”. The event will be held from ..

Michael Somare

Michael Somare is the first Prime Minister of Papua New Guinea. He recently passed away at the age of 84 due to pancreatic cancer. Somare is known as the “father of nation” for his role in the independence of the ..

Nandi Hills

Nandi hills is a popular tourist destination located in Karnataka’s Chikkaballapur district. The Karnataka government recently announced that it will be developed into an international tourist destination. Rs.10 crore is sanctioned for this purpose. As part of this project, a ..