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GC Murmu chosen as external auditor by OPCW

April 23, 2021

G C Murmu has been chosen as the External Auditor of Organisation for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons (OPCW). Key Highlights G C Mumru is currently serving as the CAG of India. He has been appointed as the External Auditor of Organization for Prohibition of Chemical Weapons. He will serve at the OPCW as an External ..

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ISRO Espionage Case

April 15, 2021

On April 15, 2021, the Supreme Court ordered a CBI (Central Bureau of Investigation) probe into the role of Kerala Police officers in framing Nambi Narayanan in the 1994 Espionage Case. Nambi Narayanan was a scientist at the Indian Space Research Organisation. When did ISRO Espionage case begin? The case began with the arrest of ..

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Ambedkar Jayanti: April 14

April 14, 2021

Every year India celebrates Ambedkar Jayanti or Bhim Jayanti on April 14. The day is also called Ambedkar Remembrance Day. Since 2015, April 14 is observed as an official public holiday in India. About Ambedkar Ambedkar was born on April 14, 1891. He struggled for equality throughout his life. Thus, his birthday is also celebrated ..

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Sushil Chandra: Next Chief Election Commissioner

April 13, 2021

Election Commissioner Sushil Chandra recently took over as the new Chief Election Commissioner of India. About Sushil Chandra Sushil Chandra was appointed as the Chief Election Commissioner by the President of India, Shri Ram Nath Kovind. He was appointed as the Election Commissioner along with Ashok Lavasa and Arora in 2019. He will oversee the ..

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UAE names first Female Astronaut

April 12, 2021

Noura al Matroushi has been named as the first Female Astronaut of UAE. First Female Astronaut of UAE Noura al-Matroushi was selected as the first female astronaut of UAE from four thousand other applicants. She is to be trained with NASA for future space exploration missions. Noura is to be accompanied by Mohammed al-Mulla. Both ..

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