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‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ Campaign

News:Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare has launched the ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign’ along with the National TB Prevalence Survey. Facts: About Harega Desh Jeetega Campaign: The campaign aims to improve and expand the reach of Tuberculosis care services across the country by 2022. The three strong pillars of the campaign include (a)clinical… Continue reading ‘TB Harega Desh Jeetega’ Campaign

NATIONAL WATER MISSION AWARDS- 2019

News:Union Minister for Jal Shakti has presented the National Water Mission Awards- 2019. Facts: National water mission award: The water mission awards is an initiative of National Water Mission (NWM), Department of Water Resources, River Development & Ganga Rejuvenation, Ministry of Jal Shakti. The award seeks to recognize excellence in water conservation, efficient water use… Continue reading NATIONAL WATER MISSION AWARDS- 2019

Google wins in ‘right to be forgotten’ fight with France

News:European Union’s(EU) top court has ruled that the right to be forgotten online does not extend beyond the borders of the European Union. Facts: Background: The ruling came on a dispute between Google and the French privacy regulator CNIL which in 2015 had asked Google to globally remove links to pages containing damaging or false… Continue reading Google wins in ‘right to be forgotten’ fight with France

Chabahar port

News:Indian Prime minister and Iranian President met on the sidelines of the UN General Assembly’s 74th session to discuss progress on Chabahar Port. Facts: About Chabahar port: Chabahar Port is a seaport in Chabahar city located in southeastern Iran on the Gulf of Oman.It serves as Iran’s only oceanic port. The Chabahar Agreement was signed… Continue reading Chabahar port

Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)

News:Indian Prime minister has met with the leaders of the CARICOM group of countries on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York. Facts: During the meeting,Prime minister announced $14 million grant for community development projects in the CARICOM and another $150 million Line of Credit for solar, renewable energy and… Continue reading Caribbean Community and Common Market (CARICOM)

Economic Advisory Council

News:Government of India has reconstituted the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM) for a period of two years with effect from 26th September 2019. Facts: About EAC-PM: Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister(EAC-PM)  is a non-constitutional, non-permanent and independent body constituted to give economic advice to the Government of India, specifically the Prime… Continue reading Economic Advisory Council

SIDHIEE Portal

News:Union Minister for Micro Small and Medium Enterprises has launched Knowledge Management Portal “SIDHIEE”. Facts: The portal was launched at the National Conclave on Enhancing Energy Efficiency. This Conclave was organized by the Bureau of Energy Efficiency(BEE). SIDHIEE Portal The portal was launched under the Bureau of Energy Efficiency Micro Small and Medium Enterprises(BEE’s MSME)… Continue reading SIDHIEE Portal

Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)

News:Indian Prime Minister has made a pitch for India’s membership of the Nuclear Suppliers Group(NSG) in New York. Facts: About Nuclear suppliers group: NSG is a group of nuclear supplier countries that frames and implements agreed rules for exporting nuclear equipment with a view to controlling the spread of nuclear weapons The NSG was set… Continue reading Nuclear Suppliers Group (NSG)

Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)

News:The Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT) will now become an independent organization led by an Executive Director. Facts: About GIFCT: Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism(GIFCT) was formally established in July 2017. The forum was led by a rotating chair drawn from the founding four companies—Facebook, Microsoft, Twitter and YouTube. The main aim… Continue reading Global Internet Forum to Counter Terrorism (GIFCT)

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