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_______ and _______ have emerged as best-performing among all states and Union
Territories in the Social Progress Index (SPI)
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Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Goa have emerged as best-performing among all states and Union
Territories in the Social Progress Index (SPI)
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in the Social Progress Index (SPI), while ——-and —– as worst, according to a report
mandated by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).
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in the Social Progress Index (SPI), while Jharkhand and Bihar as worst, according to a report
mandated by the Economic Advisory Council to the Prime Minister (EAC-PM).
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The report titled ‗Social Progress Index: States and Districts of India‘ released by EAC-PM Chairman—————-
Bibek Debroy further said that Aizawl have emerged as the top 3 best-performing districts.
A
The report titled ‗Social Progress Index: States and Districts of India‘ released by EAC-PM Chairman
Bibek Debroy further said that Aizawl (Mizoram), Solan (Himachal Pradesh) and Shimla (Himachal
Pradesh) have emerged as the top 3 best-performing districts.
4
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The report said ——-has achieved the highest component score of 72.00 under opportunity
dimension.
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The report said Tamil Nadu has achieved the highest component score of 72.00 under opportunity
dimension.
5
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—– is the last month of India‘s current membership of the Security Council, the
eighth time that India sat at the powerful horse-shoe table. ―
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december
6
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The United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, accepted the proposal by Prime Minister————to
celebrate 2023 as International Year of ——-
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The United Nations General Assembly, UNGA, accepted the proposal by Prime Minister Narendra Modi, to
celebrate 2023 as International Year of Millets.
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——————- in Bihar have been selected for development under Swadesh Darshan 2.0. The Tourism
Ministry has now revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with the objective to
develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations, following a tourist and destination-centric approach.
A
Gaya and Nalanda in Bihar have been selected for development under Swadesh Darshan 2.0. The Tourism
Ministry has now revamped its Swadesh Darshan scheme as Swadesh Darshan 2.0 with the objective to
develop sustainable and responsible tourism destinations, following a tourist and destination-centric approach.
8
Q
India‘s aggregate Social Progress Index score of —–in 2022 is slightly
lower than the world average of ———
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India‘s aggregate Social Progress Index score of 60.19 in 2022 is slightly
lower than the world average of 65.24.
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The report ranks —– States/Union Territories and —— districts of India
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The report ranks 36 States/Union Territories and 707 districts of India b
10
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It pointed out that only ———out of ——districts under the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) have scored
above the national average on the Social Progress Index. Among these 27 districts, only 5 have ranked in top
100 districts.
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It pointed out that only 27 out of 112 districts under the Aspirational District Programme (ADP) have scored
above the national average on the Social Progress Index. Among these 27 districts, only 5 have ranked in top
100 districts.
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————— are
the top four States with the best performance in water and sanitation
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Goa, Puducherry, Lakshadweep and Chandigarh are
the top four States with the best performance in water and sanitation
12
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——- has the highest component score of 62.92,
while Delhi has topped the list for access to information and communication w
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punjab
13
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A bill which seeks to amend the law on multi-state cooperative societies was referred to the joint committee
of Parliament, with Home Minister ——— saying —– members will be from Lok Sabha and —— from Rajya
Sabha.
A
A bill which seeks to amend the law on multi-state cooperative societies was referred to the joint committee
of Parliament, with Home Minister Amit Shah saying 21 members will be from Lok Sabha and 10 from Rajya
Sabha.
14
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Himachal Pradesh
government requested the Centre to include the ———-community in the ST list,
A
hatte
15
Q
————————- was established during the G-20 Leaders‘ Summit in——- last
year. The Task Force is aimed at enhancing dialogue and global cooperation on issues relating to pandemic
Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPR)
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The Joint Finance and Health Task Force was established during the G-20 Leaders‘ Summit in Rome last
year. The Task Force is aimed at enhancing dialogue and global cooperation on issues relating to pandemic
Prevention, Preparedness and Response (PPR)
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Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) are set to hold their maiden bilateral
air exercise, Veer Guardian 23, from January 16 to 26 at ————air base and ———- air base in Japan.
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Indian Air Force (IAF) and Japanese Air Self Defence Force (JASDF) are set to hold their maiden bilateral
air exercise, Veer Guardian 23, from January 16 to 26 at Hyakuri air base and Iruma air base in Japan.
17
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modi inaugrated the mahakal lok in—————
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ujjains mahakaleshwar temple
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The —————————— (DAY-NRLM) has launched the
Prajjwala Challenge. The Prajjwala Challenge has been launched to invite ideas, solutions, and actions that
can transform rural development
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The Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM) has launched the
Prajjwala Challenge. The Prajjwala Challenge has been launched to invite ideas, solutions, and actions that
can transform rural development
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—————scales decibels as it maps language landscape of India
The Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), ARTPARK (AI and Robotics Technology Park) and Google have
come together for an unusual digital project – mapping the language diversity of India by collecting speech
sets of about a million people across 773 districts over three years.
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Project Vaani scales decibels as it maps language landscape of India
The Indian Institute of Sciences (IISc), ARTPARK (AI and Robotics Technology Park) and Google have
come together for an unusual digital project – mapping the language diversity of India by collecting speech
sets of about a million people across 773 districts over three years.
20
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The focal theme of this year‘s ISC is ―——————————–
Development with Women Empowerment,
A
The focal theme of this year‘s ISC is ―Science and Technology for Sustainable
Development with Women Empowerment,
21
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―In 2015 we were at—-st place in the Global Innovation Index of 130 countries, but in 2022 we have reached
———th place
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―In 2015 we were at 81st place in the Global Innovation Index of 130 countries, but in 2022 we have reached
40th plac
22
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UGC Chairman, ——————————shared the framework and functioning of India‘s first
National Digital University (NDU) which is slated to launch in 2023. Study Webs of Active Learning for
Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) will host the digital content of NDU
A
UGC Chairman, Mamidala Jagadesh Kumar shared the framework and functioning of India‘s first
National Digital University (NDU) which is slated to launch in 2023. Study Webs of Active Learning for
Young Aspiring Minds (SWAYAM) will host the digital content of NDU
23
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World‘s first palm-leaf manuscript museum comes up in —————
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World‘s first palm-leaf manuscript museum comes up in Thiruvananthapuram
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———- | Justice————recuses from hearing pleas against pre-mature release of
11 convicts
Supreme Court judge, Justice Bela M. Trivedi recused herself from hearing petitions challenging a Gujarat
government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping Bilkis
Bano during the 2002 riots. The petitions were filed by several individuals, including CPI(M) leader Subhashini
Ali, TMC leader Mahua Moitra, and others.
Incidentally, a Review Bench led by Justice Rastogi had recently dismissed a petition filed by Ms. Bano to
review a May 2022 judgment of the court. The judgment had cleared the path for Gujarat to consider and
release the convicts, who were serving a life sentence in her case, under the State‘s Premature Release Policy of
1992. The Gujarat government had argued that the decision to release the convicts prematurely had been
taken after following the procedure established by law.
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Bilkis Bano case | Justice Bela Trivedi recuses from hearing pleas against pre-mature release of
11 convicts
Supreme Court judge, Justice Bela M. Trivedi recused herself from hearing petitions challenging a Gujarat
government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping Bilkis
Bano during the 2002 riots. The petitions were filed by several individuals, including CPI(M) leader Subhashini
Ali, TMC leader Mahua Moitra, and others.
Incidentally, a Review Bench led by Justice Rastogi had recently dismissed a petition filed by Ms. Bano to
review a May 2022 judgment of the court. The judgment had cleared the path for Gujarat to consider and
release the convicts, who were serving a life sentence in her case, under the State‘s Premature Release Policy of
1992. The Gujarat government had argued that the decision to release the convicts prematurely had been
taken after following the procedure established by law.
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---------- | Justice------------recuses from hearing pleas against pre-mature release of
11 convicts
Supreme Court judge, Justice Bela M. Trivedi recused herself from hearing petitions challenging a Gujarat
government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping Bilkis
Bano during the 2002 riots. The petitions were filed by several individuals, including CPI(M) leader Subhashini
Ali, TMC leader Mahua Moitra, and others.
Incidentally, a Review Bench led by Justice Rastogi had recently dismissed a petition filed by Ms. Bano to
review a May 2022 judgment of the court. The judgment had cleared the path for Gujarat to consider and
release the convicts, who were serving a life sentence in her case, under the State‘s Premature Release Policy of
1992. The Gujarat government had argued that the decision to release the convicts prematurely had been
taken after following the procedure established by law.
Bilkis Bano case | Justice Bela Trivedi recuses from hearing pleas against pre-mature release of
11 convicts
Supreme Court judge, Justice Bela M. Trivedi recused herself from hearing petitions challenging a Gujarat
government decision to prematurely release 11 men sentenced to life imprisonment for gang-raping Bilkis
Bano during the 2002 riots. The petitions were filed by several individuals, including CPI(M) leader Subhashini
Ali, TMC leader Mahua Moitra, and others.
Incidentally, a Review Bench led by Justice Rastogi had recently dismissed a petition filed by Ms. Bano to
review a May 2022 judgment of the court. The judgment had cleared the path for Gujarat to consider and
release the convicts, who were serving a life sentence in her case, under the State‘s Premature Release Policy of
1992. The Gujarat government had argued that the decision to release the convicts prematurely had been
taken after following the procedure established by law.
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PM Narendra Modi flagged off world‘s longest river cruise --------------
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is virtually flagged off the world‘s longest river cruise ‗Ganga Vilas‘ - from
Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Bangladesh. Covering a distance of nearly -----km in----- days, the cruise will stop
at several world heritage sites and pass through several national parks and sanctuaries.
The cruise will start its journey from Varanasi and will pass through Ghazipur, Buxar, and Patna before
reaching Kolkata. It will stay on Bangladesh rivers for a fortnight and thereafter return to India via Guwahati and
reach Dibrugarh. The ‗Ganga Vilas‘ cruise will sail on two of the greatest rivers of India - Ganga, and
Brahmaputra.
PM Narendra Modi flagged off world‘s longest river cruise ‗Ganga Vilas‘
Prime Minister Narendra Modi is virtually flagged off the world‘s longest river cruise ‗Ganga Vilas‘ - from
Varanasi to Dibrugarh via Bangladesh. Covering a distance of nearly 4,000 km in 50 days, the cruise will stop
at several world heritage sites and pass through several national parks and sanctuaries.
The cruise will start its journey from Varanasi and will pass through Ghazipur, Buxar, and Patna before
reaching Kolkata. It will stay on Bangladesh rivers for a fortnight and thereafter return to India via Guwahati and
reach Dibrugarh. The ‗Ganga Vilas‘ cruise will sail on two of the greatest rivers of India - Ganga, and
Brahmaputra.
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------------------- takes over the reins of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)
dinesh kumar shukla
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The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board was constituted on ----------------by the ---------------by
exercising the powers conferred by the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 to carry out certain regulatory and safety
functions under the Act
The Atomic Energy Regulatory Board was constituted on November 15, 1983, by the President of India by
exercising the powers conferred by the Atomic Energy Act, 1962 to carry out certain regulatory and safety
functions under the Act
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Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication (GI) Tag to its -----------Apricot.
Ladakh got its first ever Geographical Indication (GI) Tag to its Raktsey Karpo Apricot.
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Indian Army deploys its largest women contingent of peacekeepers at a--- mission
UN
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--------------- (Non-Resident Indian Day) is a celebratory day observed (starting in 2003) on 9
January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community
Pravasi Bharatiya Divas (Non-Resident Indian Day) is a celebratory day observed (starting in 2003) on 9
January by the Republic of India to mark the contribution of the overseas Indian community
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------------ and------are all set to hold the joint Air Exercise, ‗Veer Guardian-2023‘
India and Japan are all set to hold the joint Air Exercise, ‗Veer Guardian-2023‘
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------ is the Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on ------beginning the
Reiwa era, following the abdication of his father, ---------------, on 30 April 2019. He is the 126th monarch
according to Japan‘s traditional order of succession.---------- is the capital city of Japan and yen is the official
currency of Japan and it is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United
States dollar and the euro. Fumio Kishida is the current Prime Minister of Japan since 4 October 2021. He has
also served as President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since 29 September 2021.
Naruhito is the Emperor of Japan. He acceded to the Chrysanthemum Throne on 1 May 2019, beginning the
Reiwa era, following the abdication of his father, Emperor Akihito, on 30 April 2019. He is the 126th monarch
according to Japan‘s traditional order of succession. Tokyo is the capital city of Japan and yen is the official
currency of Japan and it is the third most traded currency in the foreign exchange market after the United
States dollar and the euro. Fumio Kishida is the current Prime Minister of Japan since 4 October 2021. He has
also served as President of the Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) since 29 September 2021.
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Governor of Uttarakhand Lt. Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh gave nod to the bill that gives -------- reservation to
the native women of the State.
Governor of Uttarakhand Lt. Gen (retd) Gurmit Singh gave nod to the bill that gives 30% reservation to
the native women of the State.
34
Uttarakhand is often referred to as the -------------
Uttarakhand is often referred to as the Devbhumi,
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------------ likely to host G20 tourism
SRINAGAR
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―In overall ranking, the top five spots are occupied by western and southern states; Maharashtra takes the
lead,‖ the report said. ----------------------------------------topped the economic category,
―In overall ranking, the top five spots are occupied by western and southern states; Maharashtra takes the
lead,‖ the report said. Gujarat, Karnataka, and Maharashtra topped the economic category,
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In the social category, --------emerged as the clear winner with the highest score in all social indicators
considered, covering education, health and income distribution.
=======and ====== topped infrastructure ranking, due mainly to high power availability, high railway
density, and greater irrigated area. However, both states lagged behind in terms of social infrastructure indicators
such as beds in government hospitals and the number of schools as a percentage of the population. In the same
category. ---and --------------were the winners in Group B.
==========================topped the governance category from Group A based on
their high ease of doing business (EoDB) rank a
In the social category, Kerala emerged as the clear winner with the highest score in all social indicators
considered, covering education, health and income distribution.
Punjab and Haryana topped infrastructure ranking, due mainly to high power availability, high railway
density, and greater irrigated area. However, both states lagged behind in terms of social infrastructure indicators
such as beds in government hospitals and the number of schools as a percentage of the population. In the same
category. Goa and Sikkim were the winners in Group B.
Andhra Pradesh, Telangana, and Uttar Pradesh topped the governance category from Group A based on
their high ease of doing business (EoDB) rank a
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The Supreme Court Constitution Bench while hearing petitions challenging -----------
-------- said will first decide whether the provision is constitutionally valid before proceeding to other issues
raised in the pleas.
The Supreme Court Constitution Bench while hearing petitions challenging Section 6A of the Citizenship
Act said will first decide whether the provision is constitutionally valid before proceeding to other issues
raised in the pleas.
39
Article 124(2) of the Indian Constitution provides that the Judges of the Supreme Court are appointed by the
President
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------grapes just received the Geographical Indication (GI) label.
Cumbum grapes just received the Geographical Indication (GI) label.
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------grapes just received the Geographical Indication (GI) label.
Cumbum grapes just received the Geographical Indication (GI) label.
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Droupadi Murmu is serving as the -----th and current President of India since 25 July 2022. She is a member of
the -------------------
Droupadi Murmu is serving as the 15th and current President of India since 25 July 2022. She is a member of
the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP).
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Uganda‘s President------- at his farm in Rwakitura and congratulated the
country on assuming the chairship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
Uganda‘s President Yoweri K. Museveni at his farm in Rwakitura and congratulated the
country on assuming the chairship of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM)
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The list which has 50 spots includes two Indian places - --------------
The list which has 50 spots includes two Indian places - Mayurbhanj and Ladakh
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--------------------- is currently serving as the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Housing
and Urban Affairs in the Government of India. He presently also holds the record as the longest serving Minister
for Housing and Urban Affairs in history
Hardeep Singh Puri is currently serving as the Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Housing
and Urban Affairs in the Government of India. He presently also holds the record as the longest serving Minister
for Housing and Urban Affairs in history
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--------- organised first Urban Climate Film Festival under U20 engagement events from March --
NIUA organised first Urban Climate Film Festival under U20 engagement events from March 24
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---------- to host Malabar Exercises for QUAD navies off Sydney
Australia to host Malabar Exercises for QUAD navies off Sydney
48
Vietnam parliament elects ----------- as new President
Vietnam parliament elects Vo Van Thuong as new President
49
United States hosts war planning exercises in Germany for -----
United States hosts war planning exercises in Germany for Ukraine
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----Unveils World‘s First ‗Air Defense Boat‘ Capable of Firing Deadly Missiles from Its
Vertical Launch System – Analyst
Iran Unveils World‘s First ‗Air Defense Boat‘ Capable of Firing Deadly Missiles from Its
Vertical Launch System – Analyst
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‗Honour and Pride‘: ----- no longer among world‘s poorest nations
‗Honour and Pride‘: Bhutan no longer among world‘s poorest nations
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UN inks first ‗High Seas Treaty‘ in a bid to protect ocean bodies of the ----
UN inks first ‗High Seas Treaty‘ in a bid to protect ocean bodies of the world
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The Indian Air Force (IAF) is being participated in Exercise INIOCHOS-23, a multi-national air exercise
hosted by the -----------
The Indian Air Force (IAF) is being participated in Exercise INIOCHOS-23, a multi-national air exercise
hosted by the Hellenic Air Force.
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Telangana Chief Minister----------------------- Rao unveiled the 125-ft tall statue of B R Ambedkar, on the
occasion of the birth anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution
Telangana Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao unveiled the 125-ft tall statue of B R Ambedkar, on the
occasion of the birth anniversary of the architect of the Indian Constitution
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Himachal Pradesh creates India‘s first DNA database for unidentified bodies
Himachal Pradesh creates India‘s first DNA database for unidentified bodies
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The opening ceremony of the inaugural------------Exercise AIME-23 was held at Changi
Naval Base, Singapore on 02 May 2023. The ceremony was jointly inaugurated by Admiral R Hari Kumar,
the CNS, Indian Navy and Rear Admiral Sean Wat, Chief of Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy in the presence
of senior dignitaries from other ASEAN nations. This inaugural edition of AIME is being co-hosted by the
Republic of Singapore Navy and Indian Navy; and will witness participation of ships and personnel from
other ASEAN countries.
The opening ceremony of the inaugural ASEAN India Maritime Exercise AIME-23 was held at Changi
Naval Base, Singapore on 02 May 2023. The ceremony was jointly inaugurated by Admiral R Hari Kumar,
the CNS, Indian Navy and Rear Admiral Sean Wat, Chief of Navy, Republic of Singapore Navy in the presence
of senior dignitaries from other ASEAN nations. This inaugural edition of AIME is being co-hosted by the
Republic of Singapore Navy and Indian Navy; and will witness participation of ships and personnel from
other ASEAN countries.
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The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in ------------,
Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of
ASEAN: I--------------------------------------------
The Association of Southeast Asian Nations, or ASEAN, was established on 8 August 1967 in Bangkok,
Thailand, with the signing of the ASEAN Declaration (Bangkok Declaration) by the Founding Fathers of
ASEAN: Indonesia, Malaysia, Philippines, Singapore and Thailan
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-------------------is observed as ASEAN Day. ASEAN Secretariat is located in Indonesia, Jakarta.
8th
August is observed as ASEAN Day. ASEAN Secretariat is located in Indonesia, Jakarta.
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G7 business group endorses India‘s G20 theme of ‗======------------
G7 business group endorses India‘s G20 theme of ‗One Earth, One Family, and One Future‘
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India‘s first cable-stayed rail bridge on -------------- in J-K near completion
India‘s first cable-stayed rail bridge on Anji River in J-K near completion
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India's first undersea twin tunnels in South Mumbai are nearing completion, and are set to open in
------------
India's first undersea twin tunnels in South Mumbai are nearing completion, and are set to open in
November 2023
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Vizag Tech Park: Adani Group to set up India‘s first I------------------------- – Andhra CM
Jagan Lays Foundation Stone
Vizag Tech Park: Adani Group to set up India‘s first Integrated Data Centre – Andhra CM
Jagan Lays Foundation Stone
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Kerala becomes first state to launch its own---------------------
Kerala becomes first state to launch its own institutional ranking framework
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Tamil Nadu grapes get --------------- tag
Tamil Nadu grapes get Geographical Indication tag
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Karnataka ranked the-------------State by the National Manufacturing Innovation Survey
Karnataka ranked the most ‗innovative‘ State by the National Manufacturing Innovation Survey
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Down under in ----------: India‘s 1st undersea tunnels to open in November
Down under in Mumbai: India‘s 1st undersea tunnels to open in November
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National Digital Health Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on -----------
National Digital Health Mission was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 15th August 2020. N
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Defence Minister -------- inaugurated a first-of-its-kind Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in
Chandigarh.
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a first-of-its-kind Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in
Chandigarh.
69
The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) became the first research council in the country to go
completely ---------------
The Indian Council of Historical Research (ICHR) became the first research council in the country to go
completely digital or paperless.
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Karnataka DGP ---------------appointed as new CBI director
Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood appointed as new CBI director
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Karnataka DGP ---------------appointed as new CBI director
Karnataka DGP Praveen Sood appointed as new CBI director
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Union Minister -----------launches mega campaign ‗Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar‘
Union Minister Hardeep S Puri launches mega campaign ‗Meri LiFE, Mera Swachh Shehar‘
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2nd G20 culture meet to focus on -----------
2
nd G20 culture meet to focus on sustainability through crafts
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Supreme Court upholds laws allowing ----------------, Kambala
Supreme Court upholds laws allowing Jallikattu, Kambala
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Govt. to roll out lost mobile ----------------- system pan-India
Govt. to roll out lost mobile blocking, tracking system pan-India
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In a first, -------- launches welfare fund for workers under employment guarantee scheme
In a first, Kerala launches welfare fund for workers under employment guarantee scheme
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Uttar Pradesh: India‘s first park themed on ----------‘ likely to open for public in June
Uttar Pradesh: India‘s first park themed on ‗Vedas‘ likely to open for public in June
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Uttar Pradesh: India‘s first park themed on ----------‘ likely to open for public in June
Uttar Pradesh: India‘s first park themed on ‗Vedas‘ likely to open for public in June
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----------- becomes first state to make Digital Health Cards for Children
Uttar Pradesh becomes first state to make Digital Health Cards for Children
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It was created on -----------as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh during British rule, and was renamed
Uttar Pradesh in 1950
It was created on 1 April 1937 as the United Provinces of Agra and Oudh during British rule, and was renamed
Uttar Pradesh in 1950
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Defence Minister -----------inaugurated a first-of-its-kind Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in
Chandigarh
Defence Minister Rajnath Singh inaugurated a first-of-its-kind Indian Air Force (IAF) Heritage Centre in
Chandigarh
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=------------ reserves traced in Rajasthan‘s Nagaur, capacity higher than J&K reserves
Months after India found its first ever lithium reserve in Jammu and Kashmir, another reserve of the
crucial mineral has been found in Rajasthan‘s Degana (Nagaur)
Lithium reserves traced in Rajasthan‘s Nagaur, capacity higher than J&K reserves
Months after India found its first ever lithium reserve in Jammu and Kashmir, another reserve of the
crucial mineral has been found in Rajasthan‘s Degana (Nagaur)
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----------------- Becomes First State in India to Achieve IndG.A.P Certification
Andhra Pradesh Becomes First State in India to Achieve IndG.A.P Certification
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Andhra Pradesh is the first state to be formed on a linguistic basis in India on [[[[[[[[[[[[[[[
Andhra Pradesh is the first state to be formed on a linguistic basis in India on 1 October 1953
85
G7 business group endorses India‘s G20 theme of ‗============
G7 business group endorses India‘s G20 theme of ‗One Earth, One Family, and One Future‘
86
India‘s first cable-stayed rail bridge on Anji River in===near completion
India‘s first cable-stayed rail bridge on Anji River in J-K near completion
87
India's first undersea twin tunnels in ---------i are nearing completion, and are set to open in
November 2023.
India's first undersea twin tunnels in South Mumbai are nearing completion, and are set to open in
November 2023.
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Tamil Nadu‘s --------------- gets Geographical Indication tag
Tamil Nadu‘s Authoor betel leaf gets Geographical Indication tag
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Govt extends Smart Cities Mission deadline by ----------------
Govt extends Smart Cities Mission deadline by 1 year
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------ becomes first state to launch its own institutional ranking framework
Kerala becomes first state to launch its own institutional ranking framework
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-----------, amid protests and boycotts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated India‘s
new parliament building. T\
On 28 May 2023, amid protests and boycotts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated India‘s
new parliament building. T
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-----------, amid protests and boycotts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated India‘s
new parliament building. T\
On 28 May 2023, amid protests and boycotts, Prime Minister Narendra Modi officially inaugurated India‘s
new parliament building. T
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Sengol is
made of silver and gold, the five-feet long sceptre was handed over by Lord ============= to Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru on August 14, 1947, as a symbol of the transfer of power,
Sengol is
made of silver and gold, the five-feet long sceptre was handed over by Lord Mountbatten to Pandit
Jawaharlal Nehru on August 14, 1947, as a symbol of the transfer of power,
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The building was designed by British architects ---------------and was constructed
between 1921 and 1927. It was opened in January 1927 as the seat of the Imperial Legislative Council.
The building was designed by British architects Edwin Lutyens and Herbert Baker and was constructed
between 1921 and 1927. It was opened in January 1927 as the seat of the Imperial Legislative Council.
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Centre launched new Rs=======coin to mark new Parliament inauguration
Centre launched new Rs 75 coin to mark new Parliament inauguration
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=======---------- (Sanskrit: ‗Truth alone triumphs‘) is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture Mundaka
Upanishad.
Satyameva Jayate (Sanskrit: ‗Truth alone triumphs‘) is a part of a mantra from the Hindu scripture Mundaka
Upanishad.
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---------------hosted G20 Tourism Working Group meeting
Srinagar hosted G20 Tourism Working Group meeting
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Justice ============,-------------------- sworn in as Supreme Court judges
were sworn in as judges of the
Supreme Court, taking its working strength to 34
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra, K V Viswanathan sworn in as Supreme Court judges
Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate K V Viswanathan were sworn in as judges of the
Supreme Court, taking its working strength to 34
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------------now holds second position in GI products as three more crafts bag coveted tag
Uttar Pradesh now holds second position in GI products as three more crafts bag coveted tag
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While------------leads with 55 GI-tagged goods, UP and Karnataka follow with 48 and 46 GI products,
respectivel
While Tamil Nadu leads with 55 GI-tagged goods, UP and Karnataka follow with 48 and 46 GI products,
respectivel
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While------------leads with 55 GI-tagged goods, UP and Karnataka follow with 48 and 46 GI products,
respectivel
While Tamil Nadu leads with 55 GI-tagged goods, UP and Karnataka follow with 48 and 46 GI products,
respectivel
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Droupadi Murmu inaugurates country‘s largest High Court in =========
Droupadi Murmu inaugurates country‘s largest High Court in Jharkhand
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----------- now India‘s first ‗e-governed state‘; govt services to be digitised
Kerala now India‘s first ‗e-governed state‘; govt services to be digitised
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=========becomes first Indian city to review progress in SDGs
Bhopal becomes first Indian city to review progress in SDGs
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liance Industries head------------on advisory committee of COP28
liance Industries head Mukesh Ambani on advisory committee of COP28
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-----------------wealthiest CM, Mamata Banerjee least well-off: ADR report
Jagan Mohan Reddy wealthiest CM, Mamata Banerjee least well-off: ADR report
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IAF to deploy -------- jets in first overseas exercise
IAF to deploy Rafale jets in first overseas exercise
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----------------- launches ‗YUVA PORTAL‘ to identify potential young Start-Ups
Dr. Jitendra Singh launches ‗YUVA PORTAL‘ to identify potential young Start-Ups
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Government launches ‗Sangathan se Samriddhi‘ scheme to bring marginalised rural women into
SHGs network
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L Murugan becomes 1st Union Minister to visit India‘s first village on Indo-Myanmar border in
Phek district, --------
L Murugan becomes 1st Union Minister to visit India‘s first village on Indo-Myanmar border in
Phek district, Nagaland
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PM Narendra Modi launched nine campaigns under Inclusive Development on---------- in
Madhya Pradesh
PM Narendra Modi launched nine campaigns under Inclusive Development on April 24 in
Madhya Pradesh
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---------tops list of States with most ponds and reservoirs: first-ever water body census
Bengal tops list of States with most ponds and reservoirs: first-ever water body census
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Ganga mission clears projects worth ---------crore
Ganga mission clears projects worth Rs. 638 crore
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Himachal Pradesh launches project -----------to empower dairy farmers
Himachal Pradesh launches project Sanjeevani to empower dairy farmers
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PM Gati Shakti Master Plan Gets Award for Excellence in -------------
PM Gati Shakti Master Plan Gets Award for Excellence in Public Administration
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PM Gati Shakti Master Plan Gets Award for Excellence in -------------
PM Gati Shakti Master Plan Gets Award for Excellence in Public Administration
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IAF participates in multilateral ------------- exercise in Greece
IAF participates in multilateral ‗INIOCHOS-23‘ exercise in Greece
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Tamil Nadu‘s------------pottery gets GI tag
Tamil Nadu‘s Manamadurai pottery gets GI tag
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========= a world heritage site located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh near Bhopal is all set to
become the first solar city of India
Sanchi, a world heritage site located in the Raisen district of Madhya Pradesh near Bhopal is all set to
become the first solar city of India
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-----------to host Quad Leaders‘ Summit
Australia to host Quad Leaders‘ Summit
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India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit -----------
India launches Operation Kaveri to evacuate stranded citizens from war-hit Sudan
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India to host SCO Summit on July 3-4 in ----------
India to host SCO Summit on July 3-4 in New Delhi
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External affairs ministe------------ co-chaired the 4th India-CARICOM ministerial meeting
External affairs minister S Jaishankar co-chaired the 4th India-CARICOM ministerial meeting
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Squadron Leader -------------, India‘s first female Rafale pilot, participates in ‗Exercise
Orion‘ in France
Squadron Leader Shivangi Singh, India‘s first female Rafale pilot, participates in ‗Exercise
Orion‘ in France
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India jumps---places on World Bank‘s Logistic Performance Index
India jumps 6 places on World Bank‘s Logistic Performance Index
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India to host SCO Summit on July 3-4 in ----------
India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in New Delhi that would see Russian
President Vladimir Putin travelling to India for the first time since the Ukraine war
India to host SCO Summit on July 3-4 in New Delhi
India will host the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO) Summit in New Delhi that would see Russian
President Vladimir Putin travelling to India for the first time since the Ukraine war
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The ------------------------recognized as a National Party as it fulfilled the condition of Para 6B(iii) i.e.
recognition as a state party in four states, based on electoral performance i.e –Delhi, Goa, Punjab and, most
recently, in Gujarat. The Election Commission (EC) recognised it as a national party.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Communist Party of India (CPI),
however, lost their national party status
The Aam Aadmi Party (AAP) recognized as a National Party as it fulfilled the condition of Para 6B(iii) i.e.
recognition as a state party in four states, based on electoral performance i.e –Delhi, Goa, Punjab and, most
recently, in Gujarat. The Election Commission (EC) recognised it as a national party.
The Trinamool Congress (TMC), Nationalist Congress Party (NCP) and Communist Party of India (CPI),
however, lost their national party status
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In a first, Telangana introduces ‗cool roof policy‘ for all types of buildings
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Culture Minister --------- hosts 20th Session of Culture Ministers‘ Meeting of SCO
Member States
C
Culture Minister G. Kishan Reddy hosts 20th Session of Culture Ministers‘ Meeting of SCO
Member States
C
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----------- hosted G20 conclave on clean energy
Tripura hosted G20 conclave on clean energy
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World‘s first conservation, breeding centre for Asian king vultures ready in ------------
World‘s first conservation, breeding centre for Asian king vultures ready in UP‘s Maharajganj
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World‘s first conservation, breeding centre for Asian king vultures ready in ----------s Maharajganj
World‘s first conservation, breeding centre for Asian king vultures ready in UP‘s Maharajganj
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-------elected as member of UN Statistical Commission Narcotic Drugs and the Programme
Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS
India elected as member of UN Statistical Commission Narcotic Drugs and the Programme
Coordinating Board of the Joint UN Programme on HIV/AIDS
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PM Narendra Modi released All India Tiger Census report
The Prime Minister of India has released the figures of the 5th cyclePM Narendra Modi released All India Tiger Census report
The Prime Minister of India has released the figures of the 5th cycle of India‘s Tiger Census 2022, revealing
6.7% in the increase in the past four years. The tiger census covered forested habitats in 20 states of India.
Camera traps were set up at 32,588 locations and generated 47,081,881 photographs.
PM Narendra Modi released All India Tiger Census report
The Prime Minister of India has released the figures of the 5th cycle of India‘s Tiger Census 2022, revealing
6.7% in the increase in the past four years. The tiger census covered forested habitats in 20 states of India.
Camera traps were set up at 32,588 locations and generated 47,081,881 photographs. The PM has released the
Census while inaugurating the International Big Cat Alliance (IBC) in Karnataka‘s Mysuru, organised to
mark 50 years of Project Tiger.
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India‘s First Purely Digital Court Announced in -----------
India‘s First Purely Digital Court Announced in Navi Mumbai
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India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK concludes in ------------
India-Uzbekistan joint military exercise DUSTLIK concludes in Pithoragarh
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World‘s first bamboo crash barrier installed on highway in -------------
World‘s first bamboo crash barrier installed on highway in Maharashtra
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----------------- sworn in as Tripura Chief Minister
Manik Saha sworn in as Tripura Chief Minister
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Navy gets first-ever made-in-India fuze for underwater anti-submarine rockets
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-------------- is bracing for its first digital Census in 2024
India is bracing for its first digital Census in 2024
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-------------------— first woman minister of Nagaland
Salhoutuonuo Kruse — first woman minister of Nagaland
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Navy‘s major operational level exercie------ concludes
Navy‘s major operational level exercise TROPEX concludes
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Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare receives Porter Prize 2023
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At 23, swimmer Prabhat Koli youngest to complete Oceans Seven challenge
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Savlon names ----------------as world‘s first ‗Hand Ambassador‘ for Swasth India Mission
Savlon names Sachin Tendulkar as world‘s first ‗Hand Ambassador‘ for Swasth India Mission
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-----------------HC scraps Andhra‘s three-capital plan
Andhra Pradesh HC scraps Andhra‘s three-capital plan
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chief minister------------------------
chief minister Jagan Mohan Reddy‘s
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---------------- who was the first serving judge to be appointed Union Law Secretary was
appointed as a High Court judge. This is the first time a Union Law Secretary has been elevated as a judge
of the Delhi High Court.
Anoop Kumar Mendiratta who was the first serving judge to be appointed Union Law Secretary was
appointed as a High Court judge. This is the first time a Union Law Secretary has been elevated as a judge
of the Delhi High Court.
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----------- gets world‘s first on-demand doorstep fast EV charging services
India gets world‘s first on-demand doorstep fast EV charging services
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------------- appointed as new chairperson of SEBI
Madhabi Puri appointed as new chairperson of SEBI
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Pterosaur, world‘s biggest mid-Jurassic flying animal, discovered in Scotland
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Scientists uncover the largest crater on Earth under-----------years old
Scientists uncover the largest crater on Earth under 100,000 years old
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The First Quadruple Asteroid: Astronomers Spot a Space Rock With 3 Moons
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Delhi-born -----------setting up first 4G network on Moon for NASA
Delhi-born Nishant Batra setting up first 4G network on Moon for NASA
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Delhi-born -----------setting up first 4G network on Moon for NASA
Delhi-born Nishant Batra setting up first 4G network on Moon for NASA
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Pooja Jatyan wins silver at Para Archery World Championships
Rookie para archer Pooja Jatyan scripted history as she became the first Indian to win a silver in an
individual section of the Para Archery World Championships 2022 in Dubai. India has won 2 Silver medals
for the first time in the Para Archery World Championship.
Saurabh Chaudhary clinches India‘s first gold at ISSF World Cup in C
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Pooja Jatyan wins silver at Para Archery World Championships
Rookie para archer Pooja Jatyan scripted history as she became the first Indian to win a silver in an
individual section of the Para Archery World Championships 2022 in Dubai. India has won 2 Silver medals
for the first time in the Para Archery World Championship.
Saurabh Chaudhary clinches India‘s first gold at ISSF World Cup in C
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India to send one more C-17 planeloads of relief material, equipment & personnel to the earthquake-hit
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India to send one more C-17 planeloads of relief material, equipment & personnel to the earthquake-hit
Turkiye under Operation Dos
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=============== emerges as India‘s first gender inclusive city
Chennai emerges as India‘s first gender inclusive city
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PM Narendra Modi virtually addressed 108th Indian Science Congress
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PM Narendra Modi virtually addressed 108th Indian Science Congress
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PM Modi inaugurates Howrah-NJP Vande Bharat Express from Howrah Station virtually
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Union Cabinet approves naming of airport at Goa‘s Mopa after-----------
Union Cabinet approves naming of airport at Goa‘s Mopa after Manohar Parrikar
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17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be organized from 8th to 10th January in -----------
17th Pravasi Bharatiya Divas Convention to be organized from 8th to 10th January in Madhya
Pradesh
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--------------------Distinguished Scientist assumed the charge as Chairman, AERB on 31st December 2022.
dinesh Kumar Shukla takes over the reins of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB)
Dinesh Kumar Shukla, former Executive Director of Atomic Energy Regulatory Board (AERB) &
Distinguished Scientist assumed the charge as Chairman, AERB on 31st December 2022.d\
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U.N. Security Council welcomes new members including two first timers
Ecuador, Japan, Malta, Mozambique and Switzerland got a formal welcome into the U.N. Security Council
taking the two-year seats they won unopposed in June
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The first known ―virovore‖- an organism that eats viruses- has been found, researchers claimed. The
breakthrough has been made by John DeLong and his team.
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India to train ------------------ women in United Nations Peacekeeping operation
India to train ASEAN women in United Nations Peacekeeping operation
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President Murmu‘s first state visit from June 4 to [-[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[[
President Murmu‘s first state visit from June 4 to Suriname, Serbia
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First unit of maiden nuclear power plant in Haryana to become operational by---------------------
First unit of maiden nuclear power plant in Haryana to become operational by June 2028
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Justice S========= sworn in as Kerala HC Chief Justice
Justice Sarasa Venkatanarayana Bhatti sworn in as Kerala HC Chief Justice
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------------------ to house world‘s first 3D printed temple
Telangana to house world‘s first 3D printed temple
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from the pandemic is complete and the economy is expected to grow in the range of 6% to 6.8% in the
coming financial year 2023-24.
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Retired Gen. Pavel wins election to become Czech president
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Sensitisation workshop on G-20 Environment and Climate Sustainability held in Bengaluru
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Exercise Cyclone-I: Special Forces of India, Egypt begin first ever joint exercise
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Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates ‗------------------------------
Odisha CM Naveen Patnaik inaugurates ‗International Craft Summit‘
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Health Minister ---------------- inaugurates National Summit on Quality of Biologicals
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates National Summit on Quality of Biologicals
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Health Minister ---------------- inaugurates National Summit on Quality of Biologicals
Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya inaugurates National Summit on Quality of Biologicals
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Assam‘s ‗---------------‘, Ladakh‘s Apricot Get Geographical Indication Tag
Assam‘s ‗Gamosa‘, Ladakh‘s Apricot Get Geographical Indication Tag
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Good Governance Day being celebrated on birth anniversary of former PM Atal Bihari Vajpayee
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-----------------takes oath as Nepal‘s new Prime Minister
Pushpa Kamal Dahal ‗Prachanda‘ takes oath as Nepal‘s new Prime Minister
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Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as------------------
Benjamin Netanyahu sworn in as Israel PM
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Bhupendra Patel sworn-in as Gujarat CM for 2nd consecutive term
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--------------- sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
Sukhwinder Singh Sukhu sworn in as the new Chief Minister of Himachal Pradesh
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pakistan to become sixth largest economy in the world by 2075, says Goldman Sachs
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New York and Singapore are the most expensive cities to live in: Survey
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Dina Boluarte, Peru‘s first female President, pledges to heal nation‘s wounds
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Switzerland could become first country in world to ban Electric Vehicles
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Peru‘s Congress has removed President Pedro Castillo from office
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Rural Development Ministry launched month-long campaign against gender discrimination
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Rural Development Ministry launched month-long campaign against gender discrimination
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India‘s first-ever ‗Night Sky Sanctuary‘ to get ready by year-end in Ladakh
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India assumes the Presidency of the UNSC for December month 2022
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Zambia to ration electricity supply to domestic consumers after drop in water levels of Lake
Kariba
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Hawaii volcano Muana Lao, the world‘s largest, erupts for the first time in 40 years
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Adani Group wins Dharavi redevelopment project with ₹ 5,069 crore bid
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India‘s first dedicated astronomy mission, witnessed the birth of black holes
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India takes over Chair of Global Partnership on AI from France
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India ranks high in climate protection, bags 8th position in Climate Change Performance Index
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ndia plans to showcase Nagaland‘s Hornbill Festival at G20
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runachal Pradesh gets its first Greenfield airport at Itanagar
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World‘s First Vedic Clock to be installed in Ujjain
The world‘s first Vedic Clock will be installed in Ujjain – the city of Lord Malakal
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North Korea launches intercontinental ballistic missile
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France ended its military operations in Sahel
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the end of the decade-long Operation Barkhane in Africa
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France ended its military operations in Sahel
French President Emmanuel Macron announced the end of the decade-long Operation Barkhane in Africa
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lula offers to host UN climate talks in Brazil‘s Amazon
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PFRDA appoints Suraj Bhan as chairman of NPS Trust
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India has emerged as the second-largest producer of crude steel by replacing Japan. The biggest steel
producing country is currently China
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SC upholds 10% reservation for Economically Weaker Sections in admissions and govt jobs
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India will soon launch E-20 fuel with 20% blending of ethanol
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Jammu and Kashmir maintains first rank in UT category in Food Safety Index 2022-23; receives
award third time in row
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Government imposes stock limits on wheat for first time in 15 years
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12th edition of joint military exercise ―Ex Ekuverin‖ between the Indian Army & the Maldives
National Defence Force
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On 13th June, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) reported that the highly intense cyclonic storm
‗Cyclone Biparjoy‘ has weakened and transformed into a very severe cyclonic storm
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Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train project: Largest TBM to dig India‘s first undersea rail tunnel
next year
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Mumbai Ahmedabad Bullet train project: Largest TBM to dig India‘s first undersea rail tunnel
next year
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Amroha dholak and Kalpi handmade paper from UP make it to elite GI club
218
World‘s first chatbot on plastic waste to debut in Goa
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India to Place First Order for US Armed Drones to Boost Defense
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Hudayriyat Mega Project: NMDC builds the world‘s first manmade mountains
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Centre transfers Rs. 1, 18,280 crore in taxes to states
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India leads global digital payments with 89.5 million transactions in 2022
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World Bank Approves $148 Million Financing for Minor Irrigation Project to Support Water
Availability, Increase Food Security for 960,000 People in West Bengal
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Badminton | India‘s Rankireddy and Shetty triumph in Indonesia Open, create history
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India emerge champions in Women‘s Junior Asia Cup hockey for first time
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Australia create history, become first team to win ICC world titles in all three formats
Australia created history after beating India in the final of the World Test Championship 2021-23 at the
Oval in London as they became the first men‘s team in the history of international cricket to win the
International Cricket Council (ICC) world titles in all three formats of the game
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French Open final | Novak Djokovic wins his 23rd Grand Slam title by beating Casper Ruud
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In a first in India, RAPIDX to have ticket vending machines with UPI
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Donald Trump arrives at court to face secret document charges
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Nusrat Chowdhury confirmed as the first Muslim female federal judge in US history
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Ganjam bags national award for conserving water bodies
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Jaipur institute identified as the first centre for earthquake safety of dams
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Army conducts exercise Sudarshan Shakti along Western border
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India‘s Ministry of Home Affairs has formed a three-member judicial inquiry panel to probe ethnic
violence in Manipur, led by former Chief Justice of Gauhati High Court Ajai Lamba
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india hosted G-20 development ministers‘ meeting in Varanasi from June 11-13
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ndia-U.S. launch dialogue on strategic trade, seek to tighten export controls
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INS Vikramaditya, Vikrant lead Navy‘s mega operation in Arabian Sea
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India‘s first carbon neutral village being developed in Bhiwandi Taluka of Thane district, says
Union MoS Kapil Patil
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With the 3:2 split verdict, the Supreme Court recently upheld the 10% quota for people belonging to
economically weaker sections (EWS) in admissions and government jobs. A majority of a five-judge bench of
the Supreme Court upheld the validity of the 103rd Amendment of the Constitution which provides 10%
reservation for Economically Weaker Sections (EWS)
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Year 2022 declared as ASEAN-India Friendship year
The year 2022 has been declared as the ASEAN-India Friendship year, as ASEAN and India commemorate
30 years of partnership
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M Narendra Modi unveils logo, theme and website of India‘s G20 Presidency
The Indian Prime Minister launched the logo, theme and website for the Indian G-20 Presidency. The G20
Logo draws inspiration from the vibrant colours of India‘s national flag ‗lotus‘ – saffron, white and green,
and blue. It juxtaposes planet Earth with the lotus, India‘s national flower lotus that reflects growth amid
challenges. The Earth reflects India‘s pro-planet approach to life, one in perfect harmony with nature. Below the
G20 logo is ―Bharat‖, written in the Devanagari script. The seven petals of the lotus in the logo are also
significant. They represent the seven continents. Seven is also the number of notes in the universal language of
music. In music, when the seven notes come together, they create a perfect harmony.
The theme of India‘s G20 Presidency – ‗Vasudhaiva Kutumbakam‘ or ―One Earth One Family One
Future‖ - is drawn from the ancient Sanskrit text of the Maha Upanishad. Essentially, the theme affirms the
value of all life – human, animal, plant, and microorganisms – and their interconnectedness on the planet Earth
and in the wider universe.
The theme also spotlights LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment), with its associated, environmentally sustainable
and responsible choices, both at the level of individual lifestyles as well as national development, leading to
globally transformative actions resulting in a cleaner, greener and bluer future. For India, the G20 Presidency
also marks the beginning of ―Amritkaal‖, the 25-year period beginning from the 75th anniversary of its
independence on 15 August 2022, leading up to the centenary of its independence
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Rajya Sabha reconstitutes four committees
The Rajya Sabha reconstituted four of its committees, including those on ethics and privileges. The privileges
panel, to be chaired by deputy chairperson of the Rajya Sabha Harivansh. The ethics panel that looks into
issues related to conduct of members will now have former Union minister Prakash Javadekar as the
chairman.
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Cochin Shipyard to build India‘s first hydrogen fuel cell catamaran vessel in Varanasi
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US Treasury removes India from its Currency Monitoring List
245
Switzerland created record for operating the longest passenger train
246
Navy chiefs of Quad countries meet in Japan ahead of Malabar multilateral exercise
247
World‘s First Global Lithologic Map of the Moon
248
sian Hockey Federation CEO Tayyab Ikram elected as new FIH president
249
Olympic Double Medalist PV Sindhu Launches Fit India School Week Mascots Toofan &
Toofani
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Wayanad tops list of aspirational districts, according to Niti Aayog
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SC to host a ‗hackathon‘ event for the first time in its history
The Supreme Court, for the first time in its 72-year history, is hosting a ‗hackathon‘ event, a clear signal
that it is looking to the public and the youth of the country to bring innovations to make justice delivery
system more efficien
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Union Minister Anurag Singh Thakur inaugurates India‘s first Drone Yatra at Drone Skilling &
Training Conference in Chennai
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India plans to build more nuclear power plants
India plans to build more nuclear power plants to increase the production of clean energy.
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Andhra Pradesh: GI tag for ‗Atreyapuram Pootharekulu‘
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Face authentification now in PM-Kisan mobile app, a first for Govt schemes
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India‘s first hydrogen train to run from Jind
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India becomes Asia‘s top source of international travelers, especially to US
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Biden gifts Modi first edition collection of Robert Frost‘s work
The only writer to have been awarded four Pulitzer Prizes (in 1924, 1931, 1937, 1943), Robert Frost was
one of the 20th century‘s most popular poets
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Pakistan receives $1 billion from China
Cash-strapped Pakistan has received $1 billion from its close ally China to support its critically low foreign
reserves a
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Japan‘s emperor, empress arrive in Indonesia for first state visit
261
Finland introduces world‘s first phone-free tourist island
262
India‘s first device to turn eye signs into speech developed by Amrita University researchers
263
Paddler Mudit Dani scripts history, becomes first Indian to bag NCTTA Male Athlete of Year
award
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Diksha Dagar wins Czech LET golf title
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Uttar Pradesh first hardware park in Aligarh
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The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, one of the largest publishers
of religious texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, the Ramayana and the Upanishads.
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The Gandhi Peace Prize for 2021 will be conferred on Gita Press, Gorakhpur, one of the largest publishers
of religious texts such as the Bhagavad Gita, the Ramayana and the Upanishads.
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Bengaluru becomes first Indian city to join World Cities Culture Forum
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Kerala gets India‘s 1
st Construction Innovation Hub
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108-feet tall lord Ram statue to come up in Andhra Pradesh‘s Kurnool
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India, Argentina agrees for bilateral exchange of young researchers and Startups in
Biotechnology and Agriculture field
India and Argentina have agreed to
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India to Co-host WHO‘s First Global Summit on Traditional Medicine in Gujarat
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Lok Sabha passes Jan Vishwas Bill to promote ease of business
Lok Sabha passed The Jan Vishwas (Amendment of Provisions) Bill, 2023 that seeks to promote ease of
business by decriminalising minor offences by amending 183 provisions in 42 acts
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ndia, Mongolia participate in Exercise Nomadic Elephant
Soldiers of Indian Army and Mongolian Armed Forces are participating in the ongoing Exercise Nomadic
Elephant 2023 in Mongolia
275
Bill to bring various names of 12 tribal groups in ST list gets RS clearance
The Rajya Sabha passed a Bill to include different versions of the names of 12 Scheduled Tribe (ST)
communities of Chhattisgarh to ensure that an additional 72,000 people from the state are able to avail the
benefits of reservation.
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Indian-American policy expert Nisha Biswal becomes Deputy Chief Executive Officer of US
finance agency
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Banks get Rs. 5,729 crore from ―Depositor Education and Awareness‖ (DEA) Fund towards
refund of settling unclaimed deposits
278
China names Pan Gongsheng to lead central bank, succeeding Yi Gang
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Former Microsoft CEO Steve Ballmer surpassed tech giants Mark Zuckerberg, and Google‘s
cofounders with $120B fortune
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Lavasa, India‘s first pvt hill station, sold for Rs. 1.8k crore
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Ladakh‘s Kargil gets first women police station
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kartik Aaryan To Be Honoured With The Rising Global Superstar Of Indian Cinema Award
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Pi Approximation Day
Pi Approximation Day is celebrated every year on July 22. The date was chosen because it is written as 22/7
in day/month format, which is a common approximation of the mathematical constant pi (π). (pi). It is observed
by mathematics enthusiasts around the world.
The symbol ―π‖ was first used in 1706 by Welsh mathematician William Jones. This symbol was later
popularised by Swiss mathematician Leonhard Euler in the 18th century, and it is now used universally to denote
this important mathematical constant.
National Broadcasting Day
National Broadcasting Day in India is marked on July 23 as symbolic of the Radio Club of Bombay
(established by some businessmen) making the first-ever broadcast in the country in June 1923. The
broadcast was followed by the setting up of the Calcutta Radio Club five months later.
The following year, CNO was split up into two divisions, the News Services Division (NSD) and the External
Services Division (ESD). In 1956 the name AKASHVANI was adopted for the National Broadcaster. The
Vividh Bharati Service was launched in 1957 with popular film music as its main component. Since 1927, Radio
has been an important part of people‘s life in the country.
World Hepatitis Day
World Hepatitis Day, 28 July, is an opportunity to step up national and international efforts on hepatitis,
encourage actions and engagement by individuals, partners and the public and highlight the need for a greater
global response as outlined in the WHO‘s Global hepatitis report of 2017.
The date of 28 July was chosen because it is the birthday of Nobel-prize winning scientist Dr Baruch
Blumberg, who discovered hepatitis B virus (HBV) and developed a diagnostic test and vaccine for the
virus. Low coverage of testing and treatment is the most important gap to be addressed in order to achieve the
global elimination goals by 2030. The theme for World Hepatitis Day 2023 is "One life, one liver," focusing
on creating awareness about viral hepatitis.
Global Tiger Day
Global Tiger Day, often called International Tiger Day, is an annual celebration to raise awareness for
tiger conservation, held annually on 29 July. It was created in 2010 at the Saint Petersburg Tiger Summit in
Russia, often called International Tiger Day. International Tiger Day 2023 was celebrated without any
specific theme with the common goal to raise awareness about tiger extinction and the need to save them.
World Day against Trafficking in Persons
July 30th marks the World Day against Trafficking in Persons (WDATIP). A day set aside to raise awareness
of the plight of human trafficking victims and to promote and protect their rights. Trafficking in Persons (TIP) is a
crime and grave human rights violation of enormous scale, which is prevalent in situations of vulnerability.
The theme of World Day against Trafficking in Persons 2023 is 'Reach every victim of trafficking, leave no
one behind'.
International Day of Friendship
World Friendship Day, also known as the International Day of Friendship, is observed annually on July 30.
While most nations commemorate this unique day on July 30, a few others, like India, Malaysia, the United
States, and Bangladesh, chose to celebrate it on the first Sunday of August, which this year falls on August 6.
The theme for International Friendship Day 2023 is ‗Sharing the human spirit through friendship.‘ It
emphasises the significance of incorporating youths as potential leaders in social endeavours that foster
international understanding and tolerance for different cultural backgrounds.
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rd Sherpas G20 meeting held in Hampi, Karnataka
The third Sherpas meeting under India‘s G20 Presidency was held in Hampi in Karnataka. Chaired by
India‘s G20 Sherpa, Amitabh Kant, the three days meeting on the banks of river Tungabhadra near
UNESCO World Heritage site Hampi
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Jharkhand CM Hemant Soren launched Sarathi Yojana
Jharkhand Chief Minister Hemant Soren launched the Mukhya Mantri Sarathi Yojana (MMSY) on the
occasion of world youth skills day at a function in Ranchi. Under the scheme, youths will be provided training
in various skilling programmes such as tailoring, sewing and carpentering in a bid to link them to employment
and self-employment. If any of the trainees did not get a job after three months of training, an
unemployment allowance of Rs 1,000 to boys and Rs 1,500 to girls or physically challenged trainees will be
given till the end of the first year through direct benefit transfer (DBT)
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India, UAE ink pact to set up IIT campus in Abu Dhabi
The memorandum of understanding (MoU) for setting up the campus of IIT-Delhi was signed between
India‘s education ministry, Abu Dhabi‘s department of education and knowledge and IIT-D in the presence
of Prime Minister Narendra Modi and UAE President Sheikh Mohamed Bin Zayed Al Nahyan
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Education and Skill Development Minister Dharmendra Pradhan launched AI for India 2.0, a free online
training programme on Artificial Intelligence, on the occasion of World Youth Skills‘ Day.
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Nigeria‘s President Bola Tinubu has declared a state of emergency to tackle rising food prices and
shortages
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India hosted global food regulators summit
The Global Food Regulators Summit 2023 is being organized in Delhi for the first time, as a G20 event. The
summit is being organized by Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) under the aegis of the
Ministry of Health and Family Welfar
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India‘s AI supercomputer ‗AIRAWAT‘ makes it to the list of world‘s ‗100 most powerful‘
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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated development projects worth over 6000 crore rupees
in Warangal, Telangana
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Siddaramaiah allocates Rs. 45,000 crore for ‗Brand Bengaluru‘
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Himachal Pradesh becomes first hilly state in India to provide water to every rural household
Himachal Pradesh has become the first hilly state in the country to provide water to every rural household
after achieving a 100 per cent target under Jal Jeevan Mission
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PM Narendra Modi visited France at the invitation of French President Emmanuel Macron
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Farmers to be issued Rupay credit cards
Union Home and cooperation minister Amit Shah said district cooperative banks will issue Rupay credit
cards to farmers associated with cooperative societies — a new plan to offer cheaper short-term capital to
cultivators. Rupay credit cards will offer loans at 2% to 3% interest rates.
Shah made the announcement while addressing a gathering on the occasion of the 42nd foundation day of the
National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD),
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Indore Municipal Corporation 1
st urban body in country to get EPR credit by recycling singleuse plastic
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Uttar Pradesh to get its first ultra-critical thermal power plant in Obra
The Uttar Pradesh cabinet headed by CM Yogi Adityanath green flagged setting up of state‘s first ultrasuper critical power plant in Obra (Sonbhadra
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United States has world‘s most powerful military
The United States has the strongest military force in the world, with Russia and China in second and third
and India in fourth place, according to Global Firepower
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Latvia‘s foreign minister Edgars Rinkevics sworn in as EU‘s first openly gay President
Latvia‘s long-serving foreign minister, known for his tough line on neighbouring Russia and strong support
for Ukraine, was sworn in as the Baltic nation‘s President for a four-year term. Edgars Rinkevics, who had
served as Latvia‘s top diplomat since 2011, took the oath of office in ceremonies at an extraordinary session of
the Parliament, or Saeima, in the capital, Riga. He succeeds Egils Levits, who didn‘t seek reelection
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Peru declares health emergency over Guillain-Barre syndrome
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Peru declares health emergency over Guillain-Barre syndrome
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india and Bangladesh start bilateral trade in rupee
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Bangladesh is a country in South Asia. It shares land borders with India and Myanmar (Burma). Nepal,
Bhutan and China are located near Bangladesh but do not share a border with it. Dhaka is its capital and
largest city, followed by Chittagong, w
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U.S. Vice President Kamala Harris makes history with tie-breaking votes in Senate
Kamala Harris set another record in U.S. history when she matched a 191-year-old record of casting tiebreaking votes as a Vice President and backed the nomination of Indian-origin Kalpana Kotagal to be a
member of a federal agency. Ms. Harris, who made history as the first woman or person of colour in 2020,
equalled the record held by Senator John C. Calhoun, a Democratic-Republican who served as Vice
President to John Quincy Adams and Andrew Jackson from 1825 to 1832.
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US, South Korea & Japan hold missile defence drill after North‘s ICBM launch
The United States, South Korea and Japan held a joint naval missile defence exercise to counter North
Korea‘s evolving nuclear and missile threats. North Korea launched an intercontinental ballistic missile
(ICBM). North Korea fired its latest Hwasong-18 missile
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In a first, UP assembly gets new rule book in monsoon session
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India launches ‗Neerakshi‘ - Autonomous Underwater Vehicle for mine detection
The AUV named ‗Neerakshi‘ is a collaboration of Kolkata-based warshipmaker Garden Reach Shipbuilders
and Engineers (GRSE) Ltd and MSME entity AEPL. An autonomous underwater vehicle (AUV) designed
to detect mines and a first of its kind in the country was launched.
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to host World Coffee Conference for the first time, event to be held in Bengaluru
India will be hosting a World Coffee Conference for the first time, with its fifth edition promoted by the
International Coffee Organisation to be held in Bengaluru from September 25 to September 28. ICO is the
primary intergovernmental organisation dedicated to promoting coffee trade and fostering cooperation
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PM Narendra Modi laid foundation stone for development of 508 railway stations
Prime Minister Narendra Modi laid the foundation stone for redevelopment of 508 railway stations across
the country. These stations will be redeveloped under the Amrit Bharat Station Scheme for over Rs. 24,470
crores
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India to have its first polar research vessel in five years
India aims to have its first Polar Research Vessel (PRV) in the next five years in order to sustain its bases in
Antarctica, Union Earth Sciences Minister Kiren Rijiju said
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