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Equator Prize 2019
Six women from Deccan Development Society (DDS) of Telangana have been honoured with the Equator Prize 2019 by the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP). The award recognizes their work in the farming sector following age-old practices and for standing as ..
17 May: World Telecommunication and Information Society Day observed
On 17 May, World Telecommunication and Information Society Day (WTISD) was celebrated throughout the world. The year 2019 marks the 50th anniversary of WTISD. About WTISD Background: The World Telecommunication and Information Society Day was first observed on 17 May ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Two Indians honoured by UN for their sacrifice
About 115 peacekeepers from 43 different nations, who sacrificed their lives in line of duty were paid tribute by UN Secretary General, Antonio Guterres along with other top UN officials and Peacekeeping personnel. Among those honoured by global organisation were ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
ICRISAT-led team identifies Climate-Resilient Genes in Chickpea
Recently, an international collaboration of 20 research organizations led by Hyderabad-based International Crops Research Institute for the Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT) identified climate resilient genes in chickpea. They cracked genetic code to develop climate resilient chickpea with genes for heat tolerance ..
Month: Current Affairs - May, 2019
Utkarsh Bangla and Sabooj Sathi Schemes of West Bengal gets Global Recognition
The schemes of the West Bengal government ‘Utkarsh Bangla’ (skill training of youth) and ‘Sabooj Sathi’ (cycles for students) won the World Summit on the Information Society (WSIS) awards of UN. Utkarsh Bangla got the topmost award and emerged as ..
Month: Current Affairs - April, 2019
International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure
International Workshop on Disaster Resilient Infrastructure was organised at Delhi by the National Disaster Management Authority (NDMA) in collaboration with United Nations Office for Disaster Risk Reduction (UNISDR), and in partnership with the Global Commission on Adaptation, United Nations Development ..