Madhya Pradesh

• 29 Oct 2021

MoU Signed between AIIMS Bhopal and IISER

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• On October 28, 2021, All India Institute of Medical Sciences, Bhopal and Indian Institute of Education and Research (IISER), Bhopal collaborated in the fields of public health, metagenomics, cancer, epidemiology and treatment by sharing clinical samples and technology for sample analysis. Signed a Memorandum of Understanding for five years to conduct cooperative research.

Key Points

• This MoU will pave the way for creating a translation research cluster with other research institutes in Madhya Pradesh.
• Interdisciplinary research between the two institutions will lead to significant discoveries. Both the institutes will jointly organize seminars, workshops, conferences, faculty and student exchanges.

National Senior Canoe Sprint Kayaking-Canoeing Championships, 2021

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• In the 31^st National Senior Canoe Sprint Kayaking-Canoeing Championship, 2021 held at Bilaspur, Himachal Pradesh from October 24 to 27, 2021, the players of Madhya Pradesh State Water Sports Academy won 12 Gold, 12 Silver and 5 Bronze medals by performing brilliantly.

Key Points

• In the championship, the Madhya Pradesh women's team won the overall championship, while the men's team was the overall runner-up.
• Kaveri Dhimar of Madhya Pradesh State Water Sports Academy, performing brilliantly in this championship, won a total of 7 medals.
• Kaveri Dhimar, a resident of village Mandi in Sehore district, is a national champion for the last three years.