Indian Council of Medical Research(ICMR) Professor Balram Bhargava has been awarded the 2019 Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health at the 72nd World Health Assembly in Geneva. He bagged the award for his achievements as a clinician, innovator, researcher and trainer. The Dr Lee Jong-wook Memorial Prize for Public Health was established in… Continue reading ICMR head Balram Bhargava wins Dr. Lee Jong-wook Prize for Public Health
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NIMHANS battery can assess disabilities: govt.
The Central Government has told the Delhi High Court that learning disabilities can be diagnosed by the National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) battery.It is a tool which ascertains the degree of the disability. This submission was made while hearing a plea by a petitioner who claimed that there is no method… Continue reading NIMHANS battery can assess disabilities: govt.
Narendra Modi to be sworn in as Prime Minister for second term on May 30
Exercising powers vested in him under Article 75 (1) of the Constitution of India,the President of India has appointed Narendra Modi to the office of Prime Minister of India. According to Article 75 of the Indian Constitution,the Prime Minister shall be appointed by the President and the other Ministers shall be appointed by the President… Continue reading Narendra Modi to be sworn in as Prime Minister for second term on May 30
Govt has to take concrete steps to transform forces
According to defence experts,the newly elected government should take steps on reforms required in the defence arena to overhaul the country’s entire defence establishment. The government needs to (a)right-size the 15-lakh strong armed forces (b)formulate a coherent national security strategy to boost the private sector’s role in arms production and (c)plugging critical operational military gaps… Continue reading Govt has to take concrete steps to transform forces
Could only request, not demand PM for SCS to Andhra, says Jagan Reddy
Andhra Pradesh Chief Minister-designate has met Prime Minister to raise the unfulfilled demand of the Special Category Status (SCS) for the state. Andhra Pradesh has said that following the bifurcation of A.P,Andhra lost a large volume of its revenue due to Hyderabad remaining the capital of Telangana.Further,oral submission by the then PM in 2014 has… Continue reading Could only request, not demand PM for SCS to Andhra, says Jagan Reddy
Madhya Pradesh’s Orchha makes it to tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
The Orchha town of Madhya Pradesh has been included in UNESCO’s tentative list of world heritage sites following a proposal sent by the Archaeological Survey of India (ASI). Orchha is located in Niwari district of Madhya Pradesh. It is situated on the banks of the Betwa River. Orchha was built by King Rudra Pratap Singh… Continue reading Madhya Pradesh’s Orchha makes it to tentative list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites
Auditors to check Sabarimala register
The local fund audit wing of the Kerala state government will scrutinise the Thiruvabharanam Register showing the stock of gold and silver offered by devotees to the Sabarimala temple over the past several years. The local fund audit wing has been entrusted with the task of conducting concurrent audit at Sabarimala on the basis of… Continue reading Auditors to check Sabarimala register
Must Read News Articles – May 27th, 2019
Archives GS-2 NIMHANS battery can assess disabilities: govt. The Centre has told the Delhi High Court that learning disabilities can be diagnosed by National Institute of Mental Health and Neuro Sciences (NIMHANS) battery, a tool that can ascertain the degree of disability. Auditors to check Sabarimala register The local fund audit wing of the Kerala… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 27th, 2019
Must Read News Articles – May 26th, 2019
Archives GS-2 Women’s strength in Lok Sabha up to a record 14.4% At 78 elected women MPs, the 17th Lok Sabha would have the highest number of women representatives ever. They would account for 14.4% of the entire strength of the Lower House, an increase from the 12.5% (65) women MPs in the last Lok… Continue reading Must Read News Articles – May 26th, 2019
Afghan floods put famous minaret at risk of collapse
Recent floods in Afghanistan have put the minaret of Jam which is one of the country’s most revered cultural, architectural and historical treasures at risk of collapse. The minaret of Jam is in a remote area that is largely under Taliban control.It is the world’s second-tallest minaret and is situated on the frontier of Ghor… Continue reading Afghan floods put famous minaret at risk of collapse
