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May 11, 2023 -_3.1

Catch the Rain Campaign: A Jan Andolan for Water Conservation

Why the scheme is in the news? Today, a workshop was organized by the Department of Water Resources, River Development and Ganga Rejuvenation (DoWR), Ministry of Jal Shakti at Dr. Ambedkar International Centre, Janpath, New Delhi. The workshop aimed to provide orientation to Central Nodal Officers (CNO) and Technical Officers (TO) who will visit 150 …

May 11, 2023 -_4.1

Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) – Supporting India’s Top Athletes

Why the scheme is in the news? Atanu Das, an Olympic Archer and World Championship Silver Medallist, has been re-admitted to the Target Olympic Podium Scheme (TOPS) by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports (MYAS). This decision was made due to his outstanding performances in the Archery World Cup in Antalya and the domestic …

May 11, 2023 -_6.1

Former AIFF vice-president Khaleel passes away at 91

Former All India Football Federation (AIFF) Vice-President A.R. Khaleel passed away. He was 91. Khaleel, who had served as the president of the Karnataka State Football Association (KSFA) for 28 years, had also served as the AIFF treasurer and executive committee member. On occasion, Khaleel was a member of Asian Football Confederation Standing Committees. Buy …

May 11, 2023 -_7.1

Uttar Pradesh introduces “School Health Program” digital health cards for children

According to a recent statement by the State government of Uttar Pradesh, the Urban Development Department and Lucknow Smart City have collaborated to launch a pilot project called the “School Health Program” in Lucknow. The program aims to improve the health of students and has been implemented in three schools as a part of the …

Syria's Readmitted to Arab League as relations with Assad normalise

Syria’s Readmitted to Arab League as relations with Assad normalize

Syria’s Readmitted to Arab League as relations with Assad normalize After more than a decade of being suspended from the Arab League due to a government crackdown on anti-Assad protesters that led to war, Syria has been readmitted to the organization. This move comes as President Bashar al-Assad seeks to normalize relationships with other Arab …

China and Pakistan agree to extend CPEC to Afghanistan

China and Pakistan agree to extend CPEC to Afghanistan

China and Pakistan agree to extend CPEC to Afghanistan Pakistan, China, and Afghanistan have agreed to enhance their economic relations by extending the China-Pakistan Economic Corridor (CPEC), which is supported by Beijing, to Afghanistan. This move aims to fully exploit the potential of Afghanistan as a regional connectivity hub. Buy Prime Test Series for all …

Parminder Chopra: First woman to become CMD of PFC

Parminder Chopra becomes first woman to become CMD of India’s largest NBFC, PFC

Parminder Chopra: First woman to become CMD of PFC Parminder Chopra has been recommended by the Public Enterprise Selection Board (PESB) to become the next Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Finance Corporation (PFC), India’s largest Non-Banking Financial Company (NBFC) by net worth. If appointed, she will be the first woman to hold the …