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IRCTC to launch Navratri Special Tourist Train

September 14, 2022

The Indian Railway Catering and Tourism Corporation (IRCTC) – a public sector undertaking under the Railways Ministry – announced that it would launch the Navratri Special Tourist Train for Mata Vaishno Devi in Katra with the newly launched Bharat Gaurav ..

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National List of Essential Medicines

September 14, 2022

Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya recently released the revised National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022. Key facts The revised National List of Essential Medicines (NLEM) 2022 has deleted 26 drugs, which include common gastrointestinal medicines ranitidine and sucralfate. 384 drugs ..

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Gayaji Dam: India’s longest rubber dam on Falgu river

September 12, 2022

Recently, Bihar Chief Minister Nitish Kumar inaugurated the country’s largest rubber dam and a steel bridge over the Falgu river near Vishnupad temple in Bihar. CM Nitish Kumar had laid its foundation stone on 22 September 2020. Key Facts The ..

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Kerala: Expert committee to study human rabies deaths

September 9, 2022

Recently, Kerala Health Minister Veena George has issued orders to set up an expert committee to study human rabies deaths in Kerala following a rise in cases of stray dog ​​bites in Kerala. Key Points The minor was bitten on ..

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3 Indian Cities in UNESCO Network of Learning Cities

September 7, 2022

Recently, three cities in India have joined the UNESCO Global Network of Learning Cities. These include two cities Thrissur and Nilambur in Kerala and Warangal in Telangana. Key Points Warangal is the second UNESCO recognition for Telangana. Earlier, Ramappa Temple ..

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Rajasthan Job guarantee scheme : 10 GK & Current Affairs Facts

September 7, 2022

The Government of Rajasthan is going to launch Indira Gandhi Urban Employment Guarantee Scheme to provide employment to the residents of the city on the lines of Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme run by the Central Government. Important ..

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Delhi model School Plan’ in Tamil Nadu

September 7, 2022

Tamil Nadu Chief Minister MK Stalin inaugurated the School of Excellence and Model School scheme in the state in the presence of Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal. This scheme is based on the Delhi Model School Scheme. Excellence School and ..

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NGT fines West Bengal for waste management failure

September 6, 2022

Recently, the National Green Tribunal (NGT) has imposed environmental compensation of Rs 3,500 crore on West Bengal for failing to manage solid and liquid waste. Key Points In the budget of the financial year 2022-23, the West Bengal government had ..

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VentuRISE: Karnataka Startup Challenge

September 5, 2022

The Government of Karnataka has recently launched “VentuRISE” – Global Startup Challenge, to recognize, reward and support growth stage startups in manufacturing and sustainability related sectors. The Startup Challenge is a part of the Bangalore Palace flagship event to be ..

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Ladakh Night Sky Sanctuary

September 5, 2022

In a unique and first of its kind initiative, the Department of Science and Technology (DST) has decided to set up India’s first Night Sky Sanctuary in Ladakh. Highlight Scientists from Central Leather Research Institute (CLRI), Chennai, CLRI will soon ..

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