According to World Health Organization’s report,more than 1 million new cases of curable sexually transmitted infections(STIs) are detected in people aged 15-49 years every day. This amounts to more than 376 million new cases annually of four infections namely (a)chlamydia (b)gonorrhoea (c)trichomoniasis and (d)syphilis. On average,approximately 1 in 25 people globally have at least one… Continue reading ‘1 mn new cases of STIs detected daily globally’
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Trump calls off tariffs against Mexico
The US President has said that tariffs on Mexican goods will be indefinitely suspended after US and Mexico were able to reach a deal on immigration enforcement. Under the deal,Mexico agreed to (a)Deploy its National Guard throughout the country and (b)Take decisive action to tackle human smuggling networks On the other hand,the US agreed to… Continue reading Trump calls off tariffs against Mexico
Media awards for Yoga Day campaigns
The government of India has decided to award media houses for campaigns on the benefits of yoga ahead of the International Day of Yoga on June 21. The awards are open to media firms operating in 22 Indian languages and English.There will be 11 awards each in print, TV and radio categories. Yoga is an… Continue reading Media awards for Yoga Day campaigns
Satellite images unlikely to spot wreckage: experts
The Indian Air Force(IAF) and other search teams are going through pictures and data sent by Earth Observation(EO) satellites under Cospas-SARSat to find missing An-32 transport aircraft. The International Cospas-Sarsat Programme is a satellite-aided search and rescue initiative.It is organized as a treaty-based,nonprofit, intergovernmental,humanitarian cooperative of 45 nations and agencies. It is dedicated to detecting… Continue reading Satellite images unlikely to spot wreckage: experts
India, Portugal to join hands in setting up maritime museum
India and Portugal has decided to cooperate in the setting up of a national maritime heritage museum at Lothal in Gujarat. The project is being implemented by the Ministry of Shipping through its Sagarmala programme with the involvement of the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI),the State government and other stakeholders. Further,the Indian Navy is keen… Continue reading India, Portugal to join hands in setting up maritime museum
Chaukhandi Stupa declared to be “of national importance”
Archaeological Survey of India has declared Chaukhandi Stupa as a “protected area of national importance”. Chaukhandi Stupa is one of the important Buddhist Stupas at Sarnath, Uttar Pradesh.It is a lofty mound of brick whose square edifice is surrounded by an octagonal tower. Chaukhandi Stupa was built to mark the place where Lord Buddha met… Continue reading Chaukhandi Stupa declared to be “of national importance”
Scientists create a global map of where groundwater meets oceans
According to a study published in the journal Geophysical Research Letters,researchers from the U.S. has announced the creation of a global map which shows where groundwater meets oceans. This study is the first such analysis of its kind that may help protect both drinking water and the seas. The study says that nearly one-half of… Continue reading Scientists create a global map of where groundwater meets oceans
Golden langur to get fruits of MGNREGA
Recently,Assam’s Bongaigaon district authorities has launched a project under the MGNREGA to plant guava, mango, blackberry and other fruit trees to ensure that the resident golden langurs of the Kakoijana Reserve Forest do not have to risk their lives to find food. This project was launched after several golden langurs had died due to electrocution… Continue reading Golden langur to get fruits of MGNREGA
India, Maldives sign six key agreements
During Indian Prime Minister state visit to the Maldives,India and Maldives have agreed to intensify economic and cultural relations. This was the first state visit of Prime Minister after assuming office for the second term.During the visit,India reaffirmed its Neighbourhood first policy while Maldives strongly conveyed its India first policy. Indian Prime Minister has also… Continue reading India, Maldives sign six key agreements
ACC approves extension in service to Shri P. K. Sinha as Cabinet Secretary for three months
The Centre has given a three-month extension to Cabinet Secretary Pradeep Kumar Sinha.As per existing rules,a cabinet secretary’s total term with extensions could not go beyond four years. Cabinet Secretariat functions directly under the Prime Minister.The administrative head of the secretariat is the cabinet secretary.They are also the ex-officio chairman of the civil services board.… Continue reading ACC approves extension in service to Shri P. K. Sinha as Cabinet Secretary for three months
