Page-5 of GKToday Archives: November, 2024

National Campaign Against Gender-Based Violence Launched

November 28, 2024

Shri Shivraj Singh Chouhan recently launched the third edition of Nayi Chetna-Pahal Badlaav Ki in New Delhi. This campaign addresses gender-based violence in India, which aims to empower women and enhance their dignity. The initiative marks the government’s commitment to ..

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Disaster Mitigation Funding Approved for 15 States

November 28, 2024

The Union Home Minister Amit Shah has recently led a high-level committee that approved important funding for disaster mitigation. This initiative aims to enhance capacity-building projects across 15 states in India. A total of ₹1,000 crore has been allocated for ..

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12th International Tourism Mart in Kaziranga

November 28, 2024

The 12th International Tourism Mart (ITM) takes place in Kaziranga from November 26 to 29, 2024. This annual event aims to connect tourism businesses from northeastern India, which encourages partnerships among various stakeholders, including buyers, sellers, and media. The Ministry ..

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Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 Released

November 28, 2024

The Basic Animal Husbandry Statistics 2024 (BAHS) was revealed on National Milk Day in New Delhi. Union Minister Shri Rajiv Ranjan Singh led the release of the event and featured key officials, including Ministers of State and the Secretary of ..

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India Signs Riyadh Design Law Treaty

November 28, 2024

India has recently signed the Riyadh Design Law Treaty, which simplifies the registration of industrial designs internationally. It was adopted by World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO) member states after extensive discussions spanning nearly two decades. The signing reflects India’s commitment ..

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Nafithromycin: India Launches First Locally Developed Antibiotic

November 28, 2024

Wockhardt Ltd has developed Nafithromycin, the first domestically produced antibiotic targeting multi-drug-resistant bacteria. This antibiotic is aimed at treating community-acquired bacterial pneumonia (CABP) in adults, the launch was held on November 20, 2024, in New Delhi. The event was organized ..

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Curiosity Rover’s Latest Discoveries on Mars

November 28, 2024

The Curiosity Rover has been exploring Mars for over a decade, and landed on August 5, 2012, in Gale Crater. The mission aims to determine if Mars could have supported microbial life. Recently, Curiosity has been investigating intriguing geological formations ..

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What is Sjögren’s Syndrome?

November 28, 2024

Sjögren’s disease is an autoimmune condition, which primarily attacks moisture-producing glands. This leads to symptoms like dry eyes and mouth; many patients suffer for years before diagnosis. Symptoms of Sjögren’s Disease Common symptoms include dry eyes and mouth. Patients may ..

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