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Ram Chandra Poudel – New President of Nepal

March 14, 2023

On March 8th, 2023, Ram Chandra Poudel, a veteran Nepali Congress leader and former Deputy Prime Minister, was elected as the new President of Nepal. He secured a comfortable victory with the vote of 214 lawmakers of Parliament and 352 ..

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Who is Group Captain Shaliza Dhami?

March 10, 2023

Group Captain Shaliza Dhami has made history as the first woman officer in the Indian Air Force (IAF) to be appointed as the leader of a frontline combat unit in the Western sector. She will be in charge of a ..

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CBIP Award 2022

March 7, 2023

CBIP Award 2022 was conferred recently to NTPC Limited for the ‘Outstanding Contribution in Power Generation’. The award recognizes the role of Vindhyachal Super Thermal Power Station – the largest power station in India – in efficiency and high-level power ..

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Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023

March 6, 2023

The Ministry of Jal Shakti is commemorating International Women’s Day by honouring women who have contributed to various programs of the Ministry through the Swachh Sujal Shakti Samman 2023. The award will recognize women for their exceptional contributions to the ..

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Who is Ales Bialiatski?

March 6, 2023

Ales Bialiatski is a Nobel laureate and the co-founder of the Viasna human rights group, which had been at the forefront of providing legal and financial aid to those who were imprisoned during protests against the long-time leader Alexander Lukashenko. ..

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Porter Prize 2023

March 4, 2023

Porter Prize 2023 was conferred recently to the Indian Government’s Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare. The award recognized the achievements of the ministry in the health sector, especially during the COVID-19 pandemic. It recognized India’s successful delivery of ..

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Bola Tinubu

March 4, 2023

Bola Tinubu recently became the president-elect of Nigeria, beating his rival, Atiku Abubakar. The country’s current president, Muhammadu Buhari, will step down after serving two terms. About Tinubu Tinubu is a Muslim from the southern Yoruba community. He is known ..

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What is Santh Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti?

March 2, 2023

Santh Sevalal Maharaj Jayanti is being observed at the national level for the first time. This year marks the 284th birth anniversary of Santh Sevalal Maharaj. The celebrations are being organized by the Union Ministry of Culture under the aegis ..

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