A U.S.-based forum of Telugu NRIs – Telugu Covid Task Force – USA (TCTF-USA) – has come forward to donate essential equipment such as pulse oxymeters, sanitisers, gloves, facemasks, PPE kits, and medicines for the COVID Care Centres (CCCs), besides adopting some of the mandals in Andhra Pradesh.
75% of world tiger population now in India
India’s tiger census of 2018 has entered the Guinness Book of World Records for being the largest ever camera-trap wildlife survey conducted anywhere in the world.
According to the survey, the country was home to an estimated 2,967 tigers, nearly 75 per cent of the global population. Of all the big cats, 2,461 (around 83 per cent) have been photo-captured.
Apart from setting a new world standard, the results validated India’s efforts in tiger conservation. The country’s tiger population increased by roughly one-third, from 2,226 in 2014 to 2,927 in 2018 .
Chitharesh Natesan, known as the ‘Indian Monster’ was crowned as ‘Mr.Universe ‘ at the ’11th World Bodybuilding and Physique Sports Championship (WBPS) 2019’ event in South Korea, held during 05-11th, November 2019.
First time an Indian to be crowned Mr. Universe 2019
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American Scientist – Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan has been appointed by U.S President Donald J Trump as the 15th Director , of the National Science Foundation (NSF). The term is for 6 years.
The NSF is the top American body supporting fundamental research on non-medical fields of science. It has a budget of USD 7.4 billion .
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Dr. Sethuraman Panchanathan is the second Indian-American to be nominated to this prestigious science position. His predecessor was Dr. Subra Suresh who served during October 2010 and March 2013.
Nikhil Rathi appointed Chief Executive Officer of UK’s financial watchdog – Financial Conduct Authority (FCA).
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India was elected with 184 votes out of 193 votes of the General Assembly.
India won unopposed. Other members elected alongside India are Mexico, Ireland, and Norway. One seat still open.
The 2 year tenure starts on January 01st.
Dr. Harsh Vardhan (aka) Harshvardhan Goel has taken charge of the World Health Organization (WHO), as Executive Chairman of the Board with effect from May 22nd, 2020.
He succeeds Hiroki Nakatani of Japan. To head a 34 member Executive Board of the 134 nation, World Health Assembly
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The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) has registered a patent for its method of manufacturing highland lunar soil stimulant or simply ‘ lunar / moon soil.
The patent was granted by the Indian Patent Office on May 18th for an invention as to the method of manufacturing highland lunar soil stimulant.
Nitin Sawhney CBE, confirmed as the new Chairman of Board of Trustees of PRS Foundation. UK’s leading Funder of new Music & Talent.
Nitin Sawhney – Composer, Musician, Creator, Song-Writer, Multi-Instrumentalist
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www.nitinsawhney.com
Sudhir Krishnaswamy is appointed as one of the initial 20 members who will be a part of the first ‘Oversight Board’, which will review content referred to it by both users and Facebook. The content is for both Facebook and Instagram.
The board members are from 27 countries, who speak at least 29 languages. Some are former heads of state, three former judges, six former and current journalists, two former human rights rapporteurs and other leaders etc.
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