29 November 2013 Current Affairs
Assam Pavilion Receives Gold Award at IITF-2013
The Assam Pavilion was adjudged “First for Excellence in display amongst State Governments and Union Territory Pavilions” and was given the award of Gold Medal in the India International Trade Fair 2013 at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.This is the first time in the 33 years of history of the IITF( India International Trade Fair) that a State Government has consecutively received the prestigious Gold Award in succession after the Gold Awards in 2012. The theme of this year was “Inclusive Growth” and the theme Pavilion set up reflected the growth of various sectors in the State.
Sports Ministry signed MoU with Department of AIDS Control
The Union Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports on 29 November signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Department of AIDS Control.The MoU was signed between Secretary, Department of Sports Ajit M Saran, and Secretary, Department of AIDS Control, Lov Verma, in New Delhi.The MoU’s objective is to "reach a large number of youth engaged in sports activities" at village, district and state level with information on STI/HIV/AIDS prevention and related services.