The 11th edition of exercise INDRA NAVY, a biennial bilateral maritime exercise between Indian Navy and Russian Navy was held in the Bay of Bengal from 04 to 05 September 2020. Initiated in 2003, Ex INDRA NAVY epitomises the long-term strategic relationship between the two Navies. This exercise has matured over the years with increase …
Defence Minister attended the joint meeting of the Defence Ministers of CIS, the Shanghai Cooperation Organization (SCO) and the Collective Security Treaty Organization (CSTO) in Moscow. Raksha Mantri has emphasised that, “Peaceful, stable and secure region of SCO member states – which is home to over 40 per cent of global population, demands a climate …
Combined Meeting of Defence Ministers of SCO, CSTO & CIS Member States Read More »
India has proposed that a digital online exhibition on a shared theme be hosted by the BRICS countries at the end of 2021. Union Minister of Culture and Tourism made the suggestion while virtually attending the 5th BRICS Culture Ministers’ Meeting. Delegates from the Culture Ministries of Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa participated …
The meet hosted by the Gem and Jewellery Export Promotion Council of India (GJEPC), the apex body for promotion of gems and jewellery exports, gave opportunity for buyers and exhibitors to connect and talk business over the virtual platform. The key features of the VBSM are unique proprietary technology used for product profiling; augmented reality …
First Ever Virtual Buyer Seller Meet for Loose Diamonds Commences Read More »
The meeting, chaired by Shri N. K. Singh, Chairman XVFC was attended by all members of the Finance Commission and senior officials of the Commission. The meeting discussed a wide gamut of issues around GDP growth, tax buoyancy of the Centre and the States, GST compensation and fiscal consolidation. Specific issues relating to public expenditure …
15th Finance Commission holds discussions with its Economic Advisory Council Read More »
New Zealand has had its warmest winter since records began more than 100 years ago. The National Institute of Water and Atmospheric Research’s (Niwa) Seven Station Temperature Series, which began in 1909, shows the 2020 winter was 1.14C above average. Seventeen locations around the country had record breaking-mean winter temperatures, and 53 other locations ranked …
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Emissions from asphalt are a significant source of air pollutants in cities, especially in hot weather, a study shows. Researchers found that when asphalt was exposed to hot summer conditions it resulted in a 300% increase in emissions of secondary organic aerosols (SOA), an air pollutant known to have significant impacts on public health. Asphalt …
Asphalt Roads Make City Air Pollution Worse In Summer Read More »
The female poverty rate in South Asia will increase in 2021 due to the COVID-19 pandemic and more women than men in the 25-34 age group will be poorer in the next decade, according to new data released by the UN. The UN Women and the UN Development Programme (UNDP) said that the COVID-19 pandemic …
The Jammu and Kashmir government set up a 10-member council for conservation of biological diversity and sustainable use of its components in the Union territory. As per an order issued by the General Administrative Department (GAD), sanction has been accorded to constitute the Jammu and Kashmir Biodiversity Council. The Principal Chief Conservator of Forests will …