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Committee Recommenda to End Proxy Participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions
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20 Years of WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control
The WHO Framework Convention on Tobacco Control (WHO FCTC), one of the most widely adopted United Nations treaties, marked its 20th anniversary this week. This
Battle of Karnal (1739): Turning Point for the Mughal Empire
The Battle of Karnal, fought on February 24, 1739, marked a significant turning point in the decline of the Mughal Empire. It was a battle
AWBI announces Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award
The Animal Welfare Board of India (AWBI) has announced the Prani Mitra and Jeev Daya Award Ceremony to recognize individuals and organizations for their exceptional
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Agri-NBSAPs initiative launched by FAO, Colombia and CBD
The Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO), in collaboration with the Colombian government and the Convention on Biological Diversity (CBD), launched the Agri-NBSAPs initiative. It was
Zero Discrimination Day: March 1
Zero Discrimination Day is annually observed on 1 March by United Nations (UN) and various international organizations. In 2025, the day is marked under the
Committee Recommenda to End Proxy Participation in Panchayati Raj Institutions
A committee constituted by the Ministry of Panchayati Raj (MoPR) has submitted a report titled “Transforming Women’s Representation and Roles in Panchayati Raj Systems and
India Hosts First-Ever ‘Conference for Women Peacekeepers from the Global South’ in New Delhi
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