Non-governmental organization
World NGO Day 2022
Every year on February 27, people all over the world celebrate World NGO Day to honour the work and contributions of various NGOs. NGO stands for Non-Governmental Organization, and it is a type of organization that works to improve society. ..
Month: Current Affairs - February, 2022
Category: Important Days & Events Current Affairs
Why is UNHCR insisting India to revise FCRA regulations?
The United Nations high Commissioner for human rights is insisting India to revise its foreign contribution Regulation Act 2010. Highlights The high Commissioner Michelle Bachelet has raised concerns over the restrictions imposed by India over foreign funding for the Non-governmental ..
Month: Current Affairs - October, 2020
2019 edition of UN Global Road Safety Week
The 5th edition of United Nations (UN) Global Road Safety Week has started from 6th May with theme “leadership for road safety”. The World Health Organization (WHO) promotes road safety as a means to reduce traffic-related injuries. Hence, UN Global ..
National Water Awards 2018 Presented
The Union Minister for Water Resources, River Development, and Rejuvenation presented 82 National Water Awards in 14 categories for the year 2018. The Union Minister of State for Water Resources, River Development, and Rejuvenation Arjun Ram Meghwal expressed his happiness over National Water ..
National Sports Development Fund (NSDF)
National Sports Development Fund (NSDF) was established by the central government in 1998 with a view to mobilising resources from the government as well as the non-governmental sources, including the private/corporate sector and non-resident Indians, for promotion of sports and ..
e-SAMVAD
e-SAMVAD is a name of Web portal for NGOs. It acts as an interactive portal allowing NGOs to contact the Union Ministry of Women and Child Development and share their feedback, suggestions, grievances and their best practices. This will help ..
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog launches Atal Tinkering Lab’s Community Day
The Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) of NITI Aayog has launched the Atal Tinkering Lab (ATL)’s Community Day in New Delhi on 15th December 2017. The day marked the Community Drive Initiative in which 25 young Mentors engaged with more than ..
France hosts 39th session of General Conference of UNESCO
The 39th session of the General Conference of the United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) was held in Paris, France. In it, India has been re-elected as the member of the UNESCO’s executive board, its top decision-making body. ..