The 23rd Commonwealth Law Conference was inaugurated on March 6 by Goa Governor P.S. Sreedharan Pillai.
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23rd Commonwealth Law Conference begins in Goa
Jobs and pay for women, barely improved in 20 years: ILO Jobs Gap repot
According to the Jobs Gap-a new indicator developed by the International Labour Organization (ILO), a noticeably higher proportion of women than men would like to work but don’t have a job. Key highlights
Great seahorse migration
According to a recent study, extensive fishing off the Coromandel coast could be forcing the great seahorse to migrate laboriously toward Odisha (Source: The Hindu). Key points (Source: The Hindu)
International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23)
INS Trikand is participating in the International Maritime Exercise/ Cutlass Express 2023 (IMX/CE-23) being held in the Gulf region from 26 Feb to 16 Mar 23.
1st SCO Conference & Expo on Traditional Medicine
The first ‘SCO B2B Conference and Expo on Traditional Medicine’ was held at Guwahati, Assam. The SCO initiative was inaugurated by the Union Minister of Ayush Shri Sarbananda Sonowal on 2nd March, 2023. Key points About Shanghai Cooperation Organization
World’s first Bamboo Crash Barrier “Bahu Balli” installed on the Vani-Warora Highway
World’s first 200-meter-long Bamboo Crash Barrier has been installed on the Vani-Warora Highway,Vidarbh in Maharashtra. Key points
High Seas Treaty: UN delegates reach historic agreement on protecting marine biodiversity in international waters
The delegates of the Intergovernmental Conference on Marine Biodiversity of Areas Beyond National Jurisdiction, better known by its acronym BBNJ on March 4, 2023 sealed a historical on key substantive issues for a new Treaty to protect marine life in the high seas. The agreement was reached at the meeting held at the United Nations (UN) in New York City. Key points of treaty Significance
Indian tea industry: Facts
India has taken several steps to boost the output, create a niche brand for Indian tea and to ensure the welfare of the families associated with the tea industry.
Union Ministry of Health & Family Welfare receives Porter Prize 2023
Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare (MoHFW) received the Porter Prize 2023. The prize was announced at “The India Dialog” organized by Institute for Competitiveness (IFC) and US Asia Technology Management Center (USATMC) at Stanford University, on February 23 & 24, 2023. About Porter Prize
World Bank to support India with $1 billion to boost public health infra
The World Bank is lending up to $1 billion to help India with preparedness for future pandemics as well as to strengthen its health infrastructure. Key points
India and Australia sign a Framework Mechanism for Mutual Recognition of Qualifications
India and Australia on March 2 signed a framework mechanism for mutual recognition of educational and skill qualifications to ease the mobility of students and professionals between the two nations.
Jan Aushadhi Train
On 3rd day of the weeklong celebrations, Dr. Mansukh Mandaviya, Union Minister of Chemicals & Fertilizers, and Shri Ashwini Vaishnaw, Minister for Railways flagged off a Jan Aushadhi Train (Chhattisgarh Samparkranti Express) New Delhi on March 3.
The fourth edition of Gov games
The fourth edition of Gov games was hosted at Dubai Design District. Through a series of physical and mental challenges, Gov Games aims to strengthen team spirit and cooperation among all participating teams.
Raisina Dialogue 2023: India and Italy Relations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the eighth edition of the Raisina Dialogue in New Delhi on March 2, 2023. Key points India-Italy
Hekani Jakhalu becomes first woman to be elected to the Nagaland Assembly
Hekani Jakhalu of the Nationalist Democratic Progressive Party (NDPP) made history by becoming the first woman to be elected to the 60-member Nagaland Assembly.