World Environment Day is observed on 5 June to create awareness and action for the protection of the environment. The theme for the 2020 World Environment Day is 'Biodiversity'. The theme focuses on a concern that is both urgent and existential. The theme was based on the recent events ...

The Science and Engineering Research Board (SERB) has approved support for a study by the National Centre for Veterinary Type Cultures (NCVTC), ICAR-NRC from Hisar in Haryana, which will screen their library of 94 small molecule chemical inhibitors for antivirals against coronaviruses. The ...

Government of India is going to implement the Nagar van scheme to develop 200 Urban Forests across the country in the next 5 years. The move is in line with WED 2020's focus on 'Biodiversity'. Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change released a brochure on the best practices on Urban ...

The Asian Football Confederation (AFC) has awarded the hosting rights of the AFC Women’s Asian Cup 2022 to India for the first time since 1979. Women's Asian Cup will be held in the second half of the year 2020. Women players are expected to bring social revolution in the event. The ...

Energy Efficiency Services Limited (EESL) has tied up with International Development's (USAID) Market Integration and Transformation Program for Energy Efficiency (MAITREE) program and launched 'Healthy and Energy Efficient Buildings' initiative. The initiative is a part of the US-India ...

Prime Minister of India Narendra Modi discussed with His Excellency Filipe Jacinto Nyusi, President of Mozambique about the challenges posed in both countries by the continuing COVID-19 pandemic. India reaffirmed its willingness to support Mozambique's efforts during the health crisis, ...

Union Cabinet has approved the re-establishment of the Pharmacopoeia Commission for Indian Medicine & Homoeopathy (PCIM&H) as Subordinate Office under Ministry of Ayurveda, Yoga & Naturopathy, Unani, Siddha and Homoeopathy (AYUSH). The commission will be formed by merging ...

Government of India has approved the Annual Action Plan of Puducherry for Financial Year 2020-21. The plan was approved by National Jal Jeevan Mission. Puducherry Union Territory plans to provide household tap connections to remaining households in 2020-21. To implement the plan, village-level ...

Banker Uday Kotak assumed office as the president of the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) for the year 2020-21. He will replace Vikram Kirloskar, who is the chairman and managing director (MD) of Kirloskar Systems Ltd and vice-chairman of Toyota Kirloskar Motor. Also, T V Narendran, CEO ...

CSIR-Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI), Durgapur scientists have indigenously developed a ventilator to provide help and support to the COVID-19 patients. The ventilator was developed by CSIR-CMERI, in coordination with critical care experts of the Health care ...

The defence ministry has placed an order with the state-run Ordnance Factory Board for supply of 156 Infantry Combat Vehicles (ICVs) worth Rs 1,094 crore Under this, the combat vehicles will be manufactured by Ordnance Factory, Medak in Telangana. The vehicles are aimed to enhance the combat ...

International Day of Innocent Children Victims of Aggression is observed on 4 June every year to make people aware of the protection of children's rights and highlighting their suffering. The day aims to acknowledge the pain suffered by children from around the world who are the victims of ...