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Periyar EV Ramasamy Remembered on 146th Birth Anniversary

September 18, 2024

Chennai celebrated the 146th birth anniversary of Periyar E.V. Ramasamy, on September 17, 2024, a famous social reformer and rationalist from Tamil Nadu. The Chief Minister of Tamil Nadu, M.K. Stalin, led the tributes, honoring Periyar for his significant contributions ..

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Amrit Mohan Prasad Appointed Director General of SSB

September 18, 2024

Amrit Mohan Prasad is an Indian Police Service (IPS) officer from the Odisha cadre. He has a long career in law enforcement and security, having previously served as the Special Director General of the Central Reserve Police Force (CRPF). His ..

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Angkor Wat Named Most Photogenic UNESCO Site in Asia

September 18, 2024

Cambodian Prime Minister Hun Manet shared exciting news: Angkor Wat was named the most photogenic UNESCO World Heritage site in Asia by Times Travel. This recognition was highlighted in a list published by the Times of India, which also included ..

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India Water Week 2024

September 18, 2024

Smt. Droupadi Murmu, the President of India, officially opened the 8th India Water Week in New Delhi, observed from 17th September to 20th September 2024. The event brought together Union Ministers, international representatives, and experts, highlighting the importance of water ..

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NPS Vatsalya Scheme

September 18, 2024

Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman introduced the NPS Vatsalya Scheme in July 2024 as part of the National Pension System (NPS). It aims to help parents and guardians make long-term financial plans for their children, even while they are still ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 18, 2024

September 18, 2024

1. What is the primary objective of the ‘NPS Vatsalya scheme’, recently launched by Finance Minister of India? [A] To help parents and guardians plan for their children’s future financial needs[B] To offer education loans to students for higher education[C] ..

Earth Welcomes Temporary ‘Mini-Moon’ 2024

September 17, 2024

From September 29 to November 25, 2024, Earth will have a temporary companion called asteroid 2024 PT5. This asteroid will orbit around our planet for two months, acting like a mini-moon. However, it will not be visible to the naked ..

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India Set to Launch Carbon Market by 2026

September 17, 2024

India is preparing to create a carbon market through the Carbon Credit Trading Scheme (CCTS), first announced in June 2023. This plan is designed to help reduce harmful emissions in different industries. Under this scheme, sectors that manage to reduce ..

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