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April 13, 2022 -_3.1

BCCI secretary Jay Shah appointed as Member Board Representative of ICC Cricket Committee

Jay Shah, the BCCI secretary, has been appointed to the ICC Cricket Committee as a Member Board Representative, while Mahela Jayawardene has been reappointed as the Past Player Representative. Other important decisions were also made at the ICC Board Meeting in Dubai. The CEC agreed, in keeping with a recent suggestion by the ICC Men’s …

April 13, 2022 -_5.1

IISc Conducted Study, found Microplastics in Cauvery River

A study led by experts from the Indian Institute of Science (IISc), Bengaluru, discovered that microplastics and other contaminants may be causing growth abnormalities and skeletal deformities in fish in the Cauvery river. Key Points: In the states of Tamil Nadu and Karnataka, the Cauvery provides a source of drinking water for humans and animals, …

April 13, 2022 -_6.1

1st Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery Tournament held in Jamshedpur

The first Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery will be held in Tata Archery Academy, Jamshedpur, Jharkhand. The Sports Authority of India (SAI) has approved Rs 75 Lakh to host the Khelo India National Ranking Women Archery Tournament over six phases. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams The tournament …

April 13, 2022 -_7.1

ADB to approve $2 million loan to support urban development in Nagaland

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India signed an agreement to provide a $2 million project readiness financing (PRF) loan to Nagaland for the design of climate-resilient urban infrastructure, strengthening institutional capacity, and improving municipal resource mobilisation. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams Key Points: According …

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PM Narendra Modi to be honoured with 1st Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award

Prime Minister Narendra Modi will be honoured with the inaugural Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar Award which is instituted in the memory of the veteran singer of Lata Mangeskar. PM Modi will receive the award for selfless service to the nation and society. The award ceremony will be held on April 24 which marks the 80th death …

April 13, 2022 -_11.1

Amrit Samagam inaugurated by Union Home Minister Shri Amit Shah

Shri Amit Shah, Union Minister of Home Affairs and Cooperation, launched the Amrit Samagam, a summit of the country’s tourism and cultural ministers, in New Delhi. The Ministry of Culture is hosting a two-day conference, as part of the Azadi ka Amrit Mahotsav. Buy Prime Test Series for all Banking, SSC, Insurance & other exams …

April 13, 2022 -_12.1

Harsh Vardhan Shringla named India’s G20 chief coordinator

Foreign secretary Harsh Vardhan Shringla will take over next month as G20 chief coordinator, the government officially announced. The appointment is significant as India will assume the G20 presidency on December 1, 2022, from Indonesia, and will convene the G20 Leaders Summit for the first time in India in 2023. Buy Prime Test Series for …