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Devas investors move The Hague against Antrix

May 18, 2013

Investors companies of  Devas have moved the Permanent Court of Arbitration (PCA) in The Hague (Netherlands) against Antrix Corporation — the Indian Space Research Organisation’s (ISRO) commercial arm. The Court has formed a panel to hear the multi-million dollar claim ..

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India nominates 6 Rajasthan forts and Himalayan park for World Heritage Sites status

May 12, 2013

India has sent seven entries which include six hill forts in Rajasthan and the Great Himalayan National Park in Himachal Pradesh to seek World Heritage Sites status given by UNESCO. UNESCO’s World Heritage Committee at its meeting in Cambodian capital ..

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May 3, 2013: World Press Freedom Day

May 4, 2013

World Press Freedom Day celebrated its 20th anniversary in on May 3, 2013.  The theme of World Press Freedom Day 2013 was “Safe to Speak: Securing Freedom of Expression in All Media”. The United Nation General Assembly declared May 3 as World Press Freedom ..

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Japan's Mount Fuji set to be listed in Unesco World heritage sites

May 3, 2013

The United Nations Educational Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) is set to categorize Japanese volcano of Mount Fuji as a World Heritage site. International Council on Monuments and Sites (Icomos) had approved Mt Fuji as appropriate for registration Key Features ..

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India’s over one-fourth land hit by desertification: Report

April 30, 2013

As per a recent report by the Environment Ministry submitted to the United Nations Convention to Combat Desertification, more than one-fourth of India’s geographical area is undergoing the process of desertification despite ongoing efforts to tackle the problem. Key findings of the Report: India ..

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World Heritage Day: April 18

April 18, 2013

World Heritage Day observed across the world on April 18, 2013. Objective: To create consciousness amid the people to preserve and protect the precious assets and cultural heritage across the world. It marks the need of shielding the historical monuments ..

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IMFrecognizes Somalia's new government after a 22-year break

April 17, 2013

The International Monetary Fund (IMF) recognized Somalia’s new government after a 22 year break in relations with the once disorderly nation. This move came as a result of a general push by the US, UN and the West toward promoting ..

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Historic Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) passed in UN

April 5, 2013

An unexampled Arms Trade Treaty (ATT) passed in UN General Assembly with: 154 members voting ‘Yes’ 3 – Iran, Syria and North Korea — voting no 23 including India, China, Egypt, Myanmar, Russia, Saudi Arabia, Sri Lanka, etc. abstaining. Pakistan voted in favour ..

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2013 designated as the UN International Year of Water Cooperation by UNGA

March 29, 2013

Subsequent to a proposal initiated by Tajikistan, in 2010 UN General Assembly (UNGA) declared 2013 as the UN International Year of Water Cooperation via its resolution : A/RES/65/154. UN-Water has asked UNESCO to lead the initiative keeping in view of ..

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UN celebrates first ‘International Day of Happiness'

March 28, 2013

United Nations observed first ever “International Day of Happiness” on March 20, 2013. The aim of the day is to recognize the importance of happiness as a universal objective. As UN put it, “The pursuit of happiness is a fundamental ..

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