1. PM Modi confers Himachal Pradesh with ‘Krishi Karman Award’
i. Prime Minister Narendra Modi
conferred ‘Krishi Karman Award” to the government of Himachal Pradesh
for its landmark achievement in showing highest production of food
grains in year 2014-15, despite adverse weather conditions and rain-fed
farming in the state.
ii. The award was received by
Agriculture Minister Sujan Singh Pathania – who led a team of senior
officers including Additional Chief Secretary (Agri) Upma Chawdhry at a
ceremony held at New Delhi.
iii. The award consists a trophy, citation and cash amount of rupees one crore.
iv. The Union Ministry of
Agriculture had selected Himachal Pradesh for the award under total food
grains category-II of the Krishi Karman Award.
v. During last three years, total
food grains production had increased to from 15.41 lakh in 2011-12 to
16.73 lakh tonnes in 2014-15. The department had also done commendable
work in promoting poly-house cultivation, micro-irrigation, organic
farming and soil health management.
2. HS Prannoy wins 2016 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold badminton title
i. Ace Indian shuttler HS Prannoy
(World no 13) has won the prestigious 2016 Swiss Open Grand Prix Gold
badminton tournament in the men’s single category.
ii. In the final match played at Basel, Switzerland, he defeated Marc Zwiebler (World no 7) of Germany 21-18, 21-15 score.
iii. It was his second Grand Prix Gold title after the Indonesia Open Grand Prix Gold won in 2014.
March 22: World Water Day
Every year World Water Day (WWD) is observed globally on 22 March to preserve and ration consumption of water.
WWD is observed to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues.
It marks a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. This year the theme is “Better Water, Better Jobs”.
Read more at: http://bsc4success.com/ga-22-mar-2016/
3. World Water Day
- Every year World Water Day (WWD) is observed globally on 22 March to preserve and ration consumption of water.
- WWD is observed to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues.
- It marks a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. This year the theme is “Better Water, Better Jobs”.
March 22: World Water Day
Every year World Water Day (WWD) is observed globally on 22 March to preserve and ration consumption of water.
WWD is observed to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues.
It marks a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. This year the theme is “Better Water, Better Jobs”.
Read more at: http://bsc4success.com/ga-22-mar-2016/
March 22: World Water Day
Every year World Water Day (WWD) is observed globally on 22 March to preserve and ration consumption of water.
WWD is observed to make a difference for the members of the global population who suffer from water related issues.
It marks a day to prepare for how we manage water in the future. This year the theme is “Better Water, Better Jobs”.
Read more at: http://bsc4success.com/ga-22-mar-2016/
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