Top 1000 GK Current Affairs & Innovation and Entrepreneurship Questions PDF

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Supply and Demand are the key market forces in determining the price and quantities of goods and services in a free market economy.

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Taxes do not come under the four recognized factors of production: The four factors of production are Land, Labour, Capital and Organization, Entrpreneurship.

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Adam Smith is regarded as the father of modern economics

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The book startup nation is based on Israel's economic miracles.

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Options B, C and D represent advantages of not raising external capital. However, whether a company is bootstrapped or funded does not determine the product quality. Hence, A is not an advantage.

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A radical innovation supplants an existing business model. An innovation model which brings a huge radical change in a segment or an industry or creates an entirely new range of products and market segments.

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In a command economy, the government mandates the production and prices in the country. Example North Korea, Soviet Union

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An intrapreneur is an employee in a company working on innovating as a part of the organization. Managers are expected to be intrapreneurs.

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Geneva is the head quarters of World Intellectual Property Organization

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A fabian entrepreneur is an entrepreneur who prefers maintaining a stable business.

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Switzerland is the most innovative economy in 2023 followed by Sweden, the United States, the United Kingdom and Singapore. India secured the 40th position in the latest GII 2023

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Aditya Birla payments bank has shut down its operation in 2019

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World Innovation Day is celebrated on April 21 every year.

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Klarna is headquartered in Sweden

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Certification Mark is issued to indicate the existence of an accepted product standard and compliance with the standard is maintained by a product.

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Design Specification comes under embodiment design which comes after the concept design process.

The concept design includes the features like Idea generation, evaluation, Information gathering, Problem definition.

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Amartya Sen is the author of the book " Commodities and Capabilities ".

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There is a clear difference between an entrepreneur and a businessman in terms of the risk factor, competition, and business idea. But both are the key decision-makers in their respective organizations.

The risk factor is high for an Entrepreneur in comparison with a businessman. A businessman competes in an already existing market whereas the same is not the case with an Entrepreneur, An entrepreneur comes with a new business idea while a businessman works on an already existing business idea.

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Wealth protection is not a primary Fin tech service. This includes features like personal finance, loans, and Insurance.

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A person or a company who is in a position where they can no longer pay the debts they owe is officially termed as the state of Insolvency.

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Economic equality is central feature to a command economy.

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In total, there are 51 nations in the world with at least one unicorn. The United States leads the pack with an impressive count of 594 hosting more than 50% of unicorns in the world.

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Zepto solidified its unicorn status by raising $200 million in a Series E round of funding, attaining a valuation of $1.4 billion. This achievement made Zepto India's first unicorn of 2023.

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As a part of accelerator programs, the day the companies are provided with a chance to display their ideas is called the demo day.

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T refers to threats in SWOT analysis.

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SWOT analysis is usually conducted in the early stages of a business plan to get better insights on how to move forward.

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The two E's in the PESTEL analysis are Economic and Environmental.

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At the core of entrepreneurship lies the goal to make a significant change in the business using innovation as one of the key techniques in this process.

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There is no mandatory rule for government to be a part of an LLP partnership.

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The total investment range of a medium enterprise is 5-10 crore as per the norms setup by the government of India.

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Proprietorship as ownership is not eligible for a startup in India

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Low feasibility is not a part of Porter's five forces model. The five forces are Industry rivalry, bargaining power of suppliers, bargaining power of buyers, the threat of substitutes, the threat of new entrants

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Marketable securities come under assets of a company

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A Decacorn is a startup that is valued at a valuation of $10 billion or more.

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A Minicorn is a startup with a valuation of $ 1 million and over.

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The earliest round of funding is called Seed funding

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Joseph Schumpeter is regarded as the father of entrepreneurship

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An innovation that only changes the core design concepts of a technology is called modular innovation

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The startup that are built as a part of well established companies are called internal startups.

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As a part of Brain Storming the technique implements quantity over quality in order to include a wide range of ideas.

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Hectocorn is a startup with a valuation of $100 billion and over.

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Bhavish Agarwal's AI startup Krutrim became the first unicorn of 2024 to join the club.

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An entrepreneur who does not like to adapt to change and goes by traditional and old school business methods is called Drone Entrepreneur.

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Innovation is a common characteristic for both entrepreneurs and Intrapreneur. An entrepreneur works independently while Intrapreneur works as a part of an organization.

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Entrepreneurship that explores and develops solutions for cultural, social, and environmental issues is called Social Entrepreneurship

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A startup that aims to innovate itself and works on developing a repeatable business model and continuously expanding itself is a part of Scalable startup Entrepreneurship.

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The capital raised by a new company in order to meet its initial costs like building a business plan or to develop a prototype is called Startup Capital

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A collaborative program set up to help entrepreneurs solve some of the commonly associated problems by providing mentorship, workspace, funding for startups is called a startup incubator.

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An appropriate business plan is a key prerequisite for capital investment by Venture Capital firms.

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Startup India innovation week is being held from 10th January 2024 to 18th January 2024

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Among the 17 Major States, Karnataka, with a score of 18.01, is the top performer, followed by Telangana and Haryana. Chhattisgarh has scored the least, 10.97.

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Niti Aayog releases the Indian Innovation Index every year.

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Girish Matrubootham is the co-founder and CEO of fresh works who is also an angel investor.

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'2023 Nobel economics prize awarded to Claudia Goldin. Claudia Goldin became the third woman to receive the Nobel Prize in economics as the US professor was awarded for her research into the factors that explain pay gaps between men and women. Claudia Goldin, provided the first comprehensive account of women's earnings and labour market participation through the centuries. Her research reveals the causes of change, as well as the main sources of the remaining gender gap."

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An architectural innovation involves a New Market with an Existing technology.

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Incremental innovation involves working in an Existing Market and Existing technology.

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The invention of first ship created an entire shipping industry for transportation and other purposes. Hence is a radical innovation

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Staying flexible and being able to adapt to the circumstances is a key characteristic of innovation.

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One of the key advantages of a free market economy is the high number of choices the market offers.

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Michael Lewis is the author of the book “ The big short “.

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Vijay Shekhar Sharma is the founder Indian Fintech Company Paytm.

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The circumstances in which an Innovation results in more damage to the economy over beneficial outcomes is called Destructive Creation.

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An angel investor is an individual who provides financial backing for entrepreneurs and start ups in return for ownership equity in the company.

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The term drive-by-deal refers to a venture capitalist who invests in a company and plans for a quick exit strategy.

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Four types of crowdfunding exists. Debt based, Reward based, Donation-based and Equity-based.

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Startup India Initiative is the most popular government schemes for startups in India. The Startup India Initiative aims to provide tax benefits to entrepreneurs for over five years.

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The full form of MSDE is Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship.

Thus, the correct option is A.

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Stack is an India-based Fintech Start-up founded in 2021, raised funds from Y Combinator and SucSEED Indovation Fund.

The answer is option B.

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Opportunity costs represent the potential benefits that an individual, investor, or business misses out on when choosing one alternative over another. Considering the value of opportunity costs can guide individuals and organizations to more profitable decision-making.

The answer is option C.

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An angel investor (also known as a private investor, seed investor or angel funder) is a high-net-worth individual who provides financial backing for small startups, in exchange for ownership equity in the company. The answer is option C.

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Offering innovative technologies, acquiring competitors, and strengthening customer loyalty help companies increase their market share.

The answer is option D.

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Electronic Gold Receipts can be defined as depository gold receipts that can be traded on the stock exchanges. They are similar to stocks, and are traded, held in Demat accounts. The answer is option D.

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An innovative entrepreneur is the one who introduces new product, new service or new market. Entrepreneurs who imitate the techniques and technologies innovated by innovative entrepreneurs are called Adoptive Entrepreneurs.

The answer is option A.

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Except option C, all are the characteristics of an Entrepreneur.

The answer is option C.

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The tagline of the companies are:

L’OREAL - "Because you are worth it."

Gatorade - "Is it in you?"

Airbnb - "Belong anywhere."

VISA - "Everywhere you want to be."

Thus, the correct option is B.

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Options A and B are correct.
A CEO doesn't have responsibility for the organization's day-to-day affairs. Managing director is responsible for the daily business of organization. This implies option C is incorrect.
The answer is option C.

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Accel Partners is a venture capital firm.

The correct option is A.

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MobiKwik is a Fintech company.

The correct option is B.

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Amartya Sen is famous for his significant contributions to welfare economics including his development of more sophisticated measures of poverty, and for his work on the causes and prevention of famines.

Thus, the correct option is C.

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Value creation is the process of discovering what people need or want and then creating based on the findings.

Thus, the correct option is D.

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Sales is converting prospective customers into paying customers.

Thus, the correct option is A.

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ASPIRE is a scheme dedicated to the promotion of Innovation, Rural Industries and Entrepreneurship.

The correct option is C.

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Multilevel marketing is a sales structure where members of a company are encouraged to recruit new members. Once recruited, this salesperson receives a cut of their recruiter's sales. Therefore, the answer is option C.

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Under Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana, Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency Ltd. (“MUDRA”) is a non-banking financial company which supports the development of the micro-enterprise sector in India.

The correct option is A.

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Karnataka has topped the NITI Aayog's India Innovation Index, 2022. The state has ranked first in the Major States category in all three editions of the Index. The answer is option C.

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A company with a valuation of more than $10 billion is termed as a 'superunicorn'.

The answer is option D.

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Enterprise value (EV) measures a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalization that includes debt.

The correct option is C.

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Fiscal policy refers to the use of government spending and tax policies to influence economic conditions.

The correct option is B.

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India retains 40th rank out of 132 economies in the Global Innovation Index 2023 rankings published by the World Intellectual Property Organization (WIPO).

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The first edition of Indian Innovation Index is launched in October, 2019.
The answer is option C.

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The term xenocurrency refers to any currency that is traded in markets outside of its domestic borders. Its name derives from the Greek prefix "xeno," meaning "foreign." Therefore, the answer is option A.

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The Swiss Re Foundation concludes the 2023 cycle of the flagship initiative declaring Innovasalud the winner of the edition.

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SISFS - Startup India Seed Fund Scheme

The answer is option D.

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MUDRA - Micro Units Development and Refinance Agency

The answer is option A.

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Zoho Corp. co-founder Radha Vembu has become the richest self-made Indian woman surpassing Falguni Nayar, founder and CEO of online beauty and fashion retailer Nykaa, according to a report by Hurun India. The 50-year-old entrepreneur has become the richest self-made Indian woman with a net worth of Rs 36,000 crore. Radha Vembu ranked 40th among India’s 100 richest persons while Falguni Nayar ranked 86th with a net worth of Rs 22,500 crore.

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Tata Consultancy Services remained the most valued brand across India in 2023. This means it had the highest reputation as a company, and was valued at over 42 billion U.S. dollars that year. HDFC followed with over 33 billion dollars-worth in brand value.

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A Giffen good is a low-income, non-luxury product that defies standard economic and consumer demand theory. Demand for Giffen goods rises when the price rises and falls when the price falls.

The correct option is D.

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Incremental innovation focuses on small improvements to existing products and services to increase value or customer satisfaction. Sustaining innovation focuses on larger changes to gain or maintain a market-leader position.

Therefore, the answer is option B.

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Government of India has defined women entrepreneurs as an enterprise owned and controlled by a woman should have minimum financial interest of 51% of the capital and give at least 51% of employment generated in the enterprise to women.

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Inflation can cause prices of raw materials and other inputs to rise which increases operating costs, lower sales due to increase in price and this leads lower profits. Therefore, the answer is option B.

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Tiger Global Management is a Venture Capital Investor and hence the correct answer is option D.

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In a command economy, the central government dictates the level of production of goods and controls their distribution and prices.

The answer is option A.

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An investment that has already been spent and cannot be recovered is known as sunk cost.

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The seed stage refers to investments made for product development, marketing, and market research.

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Fiat money is a government-issued currency that is not backed by a physical commodity, such as gold or silver, but rather by the government that issued it.

The correct option is A.

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A venture capitalist (VC) is an investor who offers capital to startups that are believed to have long-term growth potential.

The correct option is C.

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An endowment is a donation of money or property to a nonprofit organization, which uses the resulting investment income for a specific purpose.

The correct option is A

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A Ponzi scheme is a fraudulent investing scam promising high rates of return with little risk to investors.

The correct option is D.

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A debenture is a type of bond or other debt instruments that is unsecured by collateral.

The correct option is D.

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Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) is a scheme set up by the Government of India (GoI) through MUDRA (a subsidiary of SIDBI) that helps in facilitating micro credit upto Rs. 10 lakh to small business owners.

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India's largest integrated energy conglomerate, NTPC Limited, has been recognized as one of the “World's Best Employers 2023” in the Forbes World's Best Employers list 2023 released on 10th Oct 2023.

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Nalin Negi is the newly appointed Chief Financial Officer (CFO) of the Fintech startup BharatPe.

The correct option is B

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HDFC Bank launched a new campaign called “Vigil Aunty”. Vigil Aunty Campaign attempts to motivate citizens all around the nation to adopt secure banking practices.

The correct option is C.

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Unfold 2023, powered by CoinDCX from October 19 to 21, 2023, marked a historic moment in the Indian Web3 landscape. With over 2,500 participants and distinguished speakers, including government dignitaries and global Web3 leaders, this event has solidified India's position as a Web3 powerhouse.

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Razorpay is a fintech company.

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A purely competitive market is characterised by having many firms, good substitutes available, barriers to entry are low and have no pricing power.

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A monopoly is characterised by having a very few firm, no good substitutes available, barriers to entry are high and have significant pricing power.

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As of the 2023 Fortune Global 500 list, eight Indian companies made the ranking.
Here are the Indian companies on the 2023 list:

Reliance Industries (Rank: 88)
Indian Oil Corporation (IOC) (Rank: 94)
Life Insurance Corporation of India (LIC) (Rank: 107)
Oil and Natural Gas Corporation (ONGC) (Rank: 158)
Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd (Rank: 233)
State Bank of India (SBI) (Rank: 235)
Tata Motors (Rank: 337)
Rajesh Exports (Rank: 353)

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Rohan Verma is the CEO of the digital mapping startup, MapmyIndia.

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She is the chairperson emeritus of OP Jindal Group and inherited the empire after her husband O.P. Jindal's death in 2005. With her wealth soaring by a whopping $9.6 billion in 2023, India's richest woman Savitri Jindal has seen the highest net worth increase in the calendar year, much more than even the Ambanis and Birlas.

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The Ministry of Skill Development and Entrepreneurship launched the Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) in 2015 administered by the National Skill Development Corporation (NSDC).

The correct option is C.

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Architectural innovation occurs when new products or services use existing technology to create new markets and/or new consumers that did not purchase that item before.
The correct option is D.

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In a mixed economy, the price is influenced by market forces of demand and supply, as well as government forces.

The correct option is B.

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A money manager who is involved in making risky investments from equity capital with the objective of gaining better returns is Venture Capitalist. The answer is option B.

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IMAX : " Think Big "

Skittles : " Taste the rainbow "

Gillette : " The Best a Man Can Get "

Burger King : " Have it your way "

The correct option is B.

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CEO of Barclays : C.S. Venkatakrishnan

Amazon : Andy Jassy

IBM : Arvind Krishna

Infosys : Salil Parekh

Thus, the correct option is A

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A sudden explosive growth experienced by a startup that follows a period of plateau, represented by a graph in the shape of a hockey stick.

The correct option is A.

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The strategy involving making small investments in a large number of startups and hoping that one of them is a hit is called the spray and pray strategy.

The correct option is C.

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The above table gives the lists of companies and their respective CEOs.

Aditya Birla Group : Kumar Mangalam Birla

ITC Ltd. : Sanjiv Puri

boAt : Vivek Gambhir

Star India : Uday Shankar

The correct option is B.

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Slice is the fintech startup founded by Rajan Bajaj, that offers payment cards and credit cards to millennial and Generation Z customers.

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Vaporware is an incredibly promising product that exists only in a startup founder’s imagination. Even after lots of funding and years of promises to release a demo version, nothing more than a blueprint is usually delivered.

The correct option is A.

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A unicorn is a startup company, usually privately-held, which reaches a valuation of over $1 billion.

The correct option is C.

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The 100$ Startup - Chris Guillebeau The E-Myth Revisited - Micheal E. Gerber The Power of Broke - Daymond John Rework - Jason Fried

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Adjacent innovation refers to leveraging the core business and value proposition of an organization in a new market space.

The correct option is C.

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Market pull is an organizational orientation that emphasizes the ability to learn and respond to what potential customers want and are willing to pay for.

The correct option is A.

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Technology push is an organizational orientation that exploits already existing machinery, distribution channels and other resources.

The correct option is D.

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A phase-gate process is an innovation management model that divides a complex process or project into different stages with more specific objectives (e.g., refinement, prioritization, resource allocation).

The correct option is A.

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The four factors of production are Land, Labour, Capital and Entrepreneurship.

The correct option is D.

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An entrepreneur whose entrepreneurial activity is restricted to just one or two innovations and refuses to adopt changes in production even at the risk of reduced returns is a drone entrepreneur.

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John Maynard Keynes is regarded as the father of macroeconomics.

The correct option is C.

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A decacorn is a company with a valuation of more than $10 billion.

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The authors of the book Freakonomics are Stephen J. Dubner and Steven Levitt.
The correct option is C.

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Eurocurrency is a currency held on deposit by governments or corporations operating outside of their home market.

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Bootstrapping is a term used in business to refer to the process of using only existing resources, such as personal savings,
personal computing equipment, and garage space, to start and grow a company.

The correct option is A.

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B2B ecommerce startup OfBusiness won the Startup of the Year award this year for building a profitable business at scale.

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Minority interest is the minority shareholders’ pro-rata share of the net assets (equity) of a subsidiary that is not wholly owned by the parent.

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Flipkart owns the UPI-based payments app 'Phonepe'.

The correct option is C.

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Continuous innovation is when a company makes a constant improvement to the products, services, or technologies that they are responsible for.

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BHIM is the first Indian mobile payment app developed by the National Payments Corporation of
India (NPCI), based on the Unified Payments Interface (UPI).

The correct option is C.

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BHIM app is developed by National Payments Corporation of India(NPCI).

The correct option is D.

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Capitalist Economy is referred to as the economic system where the factors of production such as capital goods, labour, natural resources, and entrepreneurship are controlled and regulated by private businesses.

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MSME Champions Scheme has been formulated with three components namely, 'MSME-Sustainable' (ZED), 'MSME-Competitive' (LEAN) and 'MSME-Innovative' (Incubation, Design, IPR). Digital MSME will be interlinked with all other components of the Scheme.

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The Kerala Startup Mission (KSUM) hosted the fifth edition of the Huddle Global conclave as a beachside startup event at Adimalathura near Vizhinjam in Kerala.

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Dream11 is the first Indian gaming startup to become a unicorn.
The correct option is D.

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The full form of NIFTY is the National stock exchange FIFTY.

The correct option is A.

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Companies can increase their revenues by exploring new markets, improving the quality of their products, and offering sales promotions to boost the volume of sales.

The correct option is D.

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Options A, B and C are causing of inflation. Interest rates are increased to decrease inflation.

The correct option is D.

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Digital India Week 2023 is set to take place from July 25-31 in Gandhinagar, Gujarat. The event embodies the spirit of 'Digital India: Catalyzing New India's Techade', underscoring a decade of technological breakthroughs. Objective: To highlight India's tech accomplishments and to pave the way for the next decade.

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A traditional economic system is based on customs, history and time-honored beliefs. A traditional economy is an economic system in which traditions, customs, and beliefs help shape the goods and services the economy produces, as well as the rule and manner of their distribution.

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A corporate manager who starts a new initiative for their company which entails setting up a new distinct business unit and board of directors can be regarded as intrapreneur.

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Statutory liquidity ratio is the share of a bank’s deposits kept with RBI in the form of Liquid assets to ensure bank’s solvency and money flow in the economy.

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The next stage to the Concept Stage of Product Planning and Development Process is product development stage.

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Small businesses important to a country’s economy because, they can provide specialist support to larger companies, can be innovators of new products and give an outlet for entrepreneurs.

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Large investment is made in fixed assets, the project will be termed as capital intensive.

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The clientele is the target market that an entrepreneur puts all of his energy into serving, they are the ones who determine if a particular company will succeed or fail in the market. Clientele of a place or organisation are its customers or clients.

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Technical feasibility is the process of formally determining whether it is technologically viable to produce a good or service.

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Promoter is a person who takes part in the incorporation of a company.

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The difference between the total revenue and total expenditure of the government is known as fiscal deficit.

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16th January is celebrated as the National Startup Day in India.

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A decision for which a certain criteria is not well defined and does not follow a set procedure is called as non-programmed decisions.

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Financial statement analysis is the process of analysing a company's financial statements along with other relevant information, in order to make certain economic decisions.

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Go mechanic, which is backed by Sequoia was accused of financial fraud by EY in 2023.

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Organisational decisions is the process by which one or more organisational units make a decision on behalf of whole organisation.

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Strategic decision making is a process of understanding the interaction of decisions and their impact upon the organization.

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Project formulation defines the parameters of the project and develops the objectives of the project.

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Network diagram are the graphical and visual representations of the workflow of a project.

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Minimizing long-term interest rates is least likely to be a goal of the central bank.

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Sachin Bansal is the founder of the fintech startup Navi Technologies, which simplifies loan processing and disbursement for MSMEs.

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Debt to equity ratio is used to measure the solvency of the company, that is, the ability of the company to meet its long term needs.

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Sweat equity is a non-monetary contribution that the individuals or founders of a company make towards the company.

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India's ranking in the World Bank Group's ease of doing business index jumping from 142 to 63 in just seven years.

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Hyperinflation is a condition to describe rapid, excessive, and out-of-control increase in price in an economy.

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LOB stands for Line of Business.

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The goal of asset management is to maximize the value of an investment portfolio over time while maintaining an acceptable level of risk.

The correct option is A.

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Machines are not reported in financial statements as part of an inventory.

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The annual percentage yield (APY) is the real rate of return earned on an investment, taking into account the effect of compounding interest.

The correct option is B.

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The accounts payable, accruals and notes payables are listed on balance sheet as current liabilities.

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The methodology in which you focus on resources that you’ll be using to complete the project, such as teams, equipment, office space, etc. It’s doesn’t put as much emphasis on task order or schedule, but rather on balancing resources and keeping them flexible is Critical Chain project management (CCPM).

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An acquisition is when one company purchases most or all of another company's shares to gain control of that company. Although technically, the words "acquisition" and "takeover" mean almost the same thing, in general, "acquisition" describes a primarily amicable transaction where both firms cooperate; "takeover" suggests that the target company resists or strongly opposes the purchase.

The correct option is C.

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A party that has an interest in a company and can either affect or be affected by the business is a stakeholder.

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The asset turnover ratio measures the value of a company's sales or revenues relative to the value of its assets.

The correct option is D.

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The capital investment decision process is primarily concerned with capital budgeting.

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The term balance sheet refers to a financial statement that reports a company's assets, liabilities, and shareholder equity at a specific point in time.

The correct option is D.

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Process innovation is implementing a new or significantly improved production or delivery method. This includes significant changes in techniques, equipment and/or software.

The correct option is A.

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Giving work to citizens of a foreign country in your company is not an example of foreign direct investment.

The correct option is C.

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The report by Statista shows that there are around 30,800+ SaaS companies around the world, with the most in the United States.

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Hectocorns are privately-held firms that exceed the valuation of $100 billion.

The correct option is B.

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India received the highest amount in remittances in 2023, accounting for 66% of all remittances to South Asia, according to the World Bank data.

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Revenues are part of income statement.

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Wipro is the first company in India to set up a European work council.

The correct option is D.

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PhonePe, a homegrown fintech platform, announced the launch of its first green data centre in India in Navi Mumbai.

The correct option is A.

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Karnataka launched the 'Unnati' scheme to create end-to-end support infrastructures for startups and entrepreneurs from marginalised backgrounds.

The correct option is B.

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Price elasticity of demand is a measurement of the change in the consumption of a product in relation to a change in its price

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Enterprise value measures a company's total value, often used as a more comprehensive alternative to equity market capitalisation.

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Life Cycle Costing is the maintenance of physical asset cost records over entire asset lives.

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An endowment fund is a donation of money or property to a non-profit organisation, which uses the resulting investment income for a specific purpose.

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The United States leads the pack with an impressive count of 594 hosting more than 50% of unicorns in the world.

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A bull market is the condition of a financial market in which prices are rising or are expected to rise.

The correct option is A.

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The current ratio is a liquidity ratio that measures a company’s ability to pay short-term obligations or those due within one year.

The correct option is D.

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Quick ratio is a measure of the liquidity of the company.

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The term "economic moat," popularized by Warren Buffett, refers to a business's ability to maintain competitive advantages over its competitors in order to protect its long-term profits and market share.

The correct option is B.

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The Gini index, or Gini co-efficient, measures income distribution across a population.

The correct option is C.

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Lackadaisical refers to someone who is careless and less aware. This is not expected from a business professional.

The correct option is B

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Stagflation is a period of spiking inflation plus slow economic growth and high unemployment.

The correct option is B.

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The satisfaction ratio is not a key performance indicator.

The correct option is D.

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All of the above can be a reason for a business failure.
The correct option is D.

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A white paper is an informational document issued by a company or not-for-profit organization to promote or highlight the features of a solution, product, or service that it offers or plans to offer.

The correct option is D.

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OneCard was founded in 2018 by Anurag Sinha, Rupesh Kumar and Vaibhav Hathi, this Pune-based fintech startup offers Visa credit cards.

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Vineeta Singh is the founder of Sugar cosmetics.

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Vedantu is an ed-tech startup.

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Morgan Housel wrote The Psychology of Money. The rest of the three are written by Peter Lynch.

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Goodwill is an example of an intangible asset.

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The board of directors has the responsibility of protecting the interests of the shareholders.

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Prototyping is an experimental process where design teams implement ideas into tangible forms from paper to digital.

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Dogecoin is an example of blockchain technology.

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A Nash Equilibrium is reached when the choices of all firms are such that there is no other choice that makes any firm better off (increases profits or decreases losses).

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A leveraged buyout is the acquisition of another company using a significant amount of borrowed money (bonds or loans) to meet the cost of acquisition.

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Lean manufacturing is a production process based on an ideology of maximizing productivity while simultaneously minimizing waste within a manufacturing operation.

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Kalaari Capital is an example of venture capitalist fund.

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Divergent ratio is not a financial ratio.

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A spot exchange rate is the currency exchange rate for immediate delivery, which for most currencies means the exchange of currencies takes place two days after the trade.

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Cyclical unemployment is caused by changes in the general level of economic activity.

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Disinflation refers to an inflation rate that is decreasing over time but remains greater than zero.

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A country that does not trade with other countries is called an autarky.

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Gross domestic product(GDP) over a period, typically a year, is the total value of goods and services produced within a country’s borders.

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Elevator pitch is a brief way of introducing yourself, getting across a key point or two, and making a connection with someone.

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India's first university-based research park, that aspires to build a knowledge and innovation ecosystem where industry leaders and scholars can collaborate with state-of-the-art technology to integrate and apply advancements in knowledge to real-time products or services is IIT Madras Research Park.

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Network marketing is a business model that depends on person-to-person sales by independent representatives, often working from home.

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The full form of SAPTA is SAARC Preferential Trading Arrangement.

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Dhaval Shah, founder of Pharmeasy, is a famous healthcare entrepreneur.

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Return on assets is a metric that indicates a company's profitability in relation to its total assets.

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Infosys developed the eBiz portal.

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DIC - District Industrial Centre

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Pine labs is a Fintech startup.
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Matrix Partners is a venture capital firm.

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Vellayan Subbiah, Chairman, Cholamandalam Finance and Executive Vice Chairman, Tube Investments of India has been awarded the esteemed EY Entrepreneur of the Year™ Award 2023 (EOY).

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Spencer Johnson wrote the book, 'Who moved my cheese'.

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SAFTA - South Asian Free Trade Area

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The next Summer Olympics will be held in Paris, France in 2024.

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Australia won the match by 209 runs to win the second edition of the ICC World Test Championship.

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Simone Biles finishes with four golds at 2023 Gymnastics World Championships.

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Iga Swiatek of Poland topped the list with an estimated $23.9 million (before taxes and agents' fees) in 2023.

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Led by Captain Harmanpreet Singh, India claimed the gold medal defeating Japan 5-1 in the Final, and confirmed their spot for the 2024 Tokyo Olympics. This was India's fourth Gold medal in Men's Field Hockey at the Asian Games. India had previously won the Gold medal in 1966, 1998, and 2014.

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Lionel Messi has won the award a record eight times, followed by Cristiano Ronaldo with five.

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The two new teams which were later added are Gujarat Titans and Lucknow Super Giants. Gujarat Titans are the defending champions of this IPL.

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Cristiano Ronaldo is the club's greatest goal scorer ever, scoring 451 goals in 438 appearances. He is the only player in Los Blancos history to have scored goals at a rate of more than one goal per game and he won four Champions Leagues as well as four Ballons d'Or during his time at the Santiago Bernabeu.

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China which won its 13th title at the 2023 tournament in China.

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Virat Kohli has already surpassed Tendulkar's record of 49 centuries in ODIs with his 50th century in the ICC World Cup 2023 semi-final against New Zealand.

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The FIFA World Cup 2026 will be hosted by The USA, Canada, and Mexico.

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In Men's singles - Li Shifeng and in Women's singles - An Se-young

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India won five medals - two silver and three bronze - and finished 17th in the medals table at Trinbago 2023.

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Kunlavut Vitidsarn made history as well becoming Thailand's first men's singles world champion after a marathon final against Naraoka Kodai. Last year's runner-up came through 19-21, 21-18, 21-7 after an hour and 48 minutes and is now the sixth man to win both junior and senior world singles titles.

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Gilas Pilipinas clinched historic victory, breaking 61-year gold medal dry spell at Asian Games.

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Carlos Alcaraz wins maiden WIMBLEDON title and second Grand Slam title.

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Germany won their second title by defeating Australia 3-1 in a shoot-out after the match finished 0-0.

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The Sultan of Johor Cup will be held from October 27 to November 4 in Malaysia

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In a milestone 2023, Bopanna and Matthew Ebden reached nine finals, won two titles as the Indian became the oldest man to win an ATP Masters title, reach a Grand Slam final and win a match at the season-ending ATP Final.

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Indian boxer Mandeep Jangra secured a remarkable triumph at the US-based National Boxing Association's (NBA) intercontinental super featherweight championship. His win came after a compelling bout against American Gerardo Esquivel in Toppenish City, Washington.

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Karim Benzema surpassed club legend Raul, becomes Real Madrid's 2nd all-time leading scorer in La Liga.

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Kenyan Kelvin Kiptum sets world record Kelvin Kiptum Kelvin Kiptum, 23, finished the Chicago Marathon in two hours, zero minutes and 35 seconds. Kiptum's time shattered the previous world record set by fellow Kenyan Eliud Kipchoge at 2:01:09 in the Berlin Marathon last September.

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The men's badminton team lifting India's maiden Thomas Cup title won the 2023 Sportstar Aces Popular Choice Award for Moment of the Year at the Taj Mahal Palace in Mumbai.

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Rajneesh Karnatak has been appointed as the Managing Director of the Bank of India.

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Ashutosh Sharma achieved this milestone during a Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy Group C clash, surpassing Yuvraj Singh's record.

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In his remarkable innings, Ashutosh Sharma smashed eight sixes, along with one four, to achieve the fastest fifty by an Indian in cricket. This incredible display of power hitting helped him break Yuvraj Singh's long-standing record.

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China leads the overall medal tally with a total of 521 medals.

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Ankur Dhama won the gold medal in Men’s 5000m-T11 Athletics event.

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Avani Lekhara won the gold medal in Women’s 10m Air Rifle Standing SH1 in Shooting.

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Nitesh Kumar secured a silver medal in Men’s Singles SL3 Badminton.

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Anita and Konganapalle Narayana earned a silver medal in the PR3 mixed double sculls event, giving India its lone medal in rowing.

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PM congratulates Raman Sharma for winning gold in men's 1500m T-38 event at Asian Para Games | Prime Minister of India.

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Himanshi Bhaveshkumar Rathi secured a bronze medal in Women’s Individual Rapid VI-B1 in Chess.

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Sachin Sarjerao Khilari won a gold medal in Men’s Shot Put-F46 Athletics.

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Thulasimathi Murugesan won a gold medal in Women’s Singles SU5

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Sundar Singh Gurjar won the gold medal in Men’s Javelin Throw Throw-F64 Athletics.

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Bhagyashri Jadhav Madhavrao secured a silver medal in Women’s Shot Put-F34 Athletics.

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India won a bronze medal in the Mixed Doubles SH6 Badminton category.

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Pramod Bhagat won a gold medal at the Men’s Singles SL3 Badminton event.

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Sharath Makanahalli claimed the silver medal in the Men’s 1500m-T13 Athletics event.

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Debadatta Chand has been appointed as the Managing Director of Bank of Baroda.

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India has become the largest supplier of refined fuels to Europe, surpassing Saudi Arabia.

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May 1st, known as Gujarat Day, marks the creation of Gujarat in 1960.

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Maria Stepanova received the prize for her novel "In Memory of Memory" and her poetry collection "Girls Without Clothes."

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India is in discussions with countries like Ecuador, Panama, and Nigeria to replicate the Jan Aushadhi Scheme.

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These naval ships arrived in Singapore for the inaugural AIME-2023.

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Arun Gandhi, Mahatma Gandhi's grandson, passed away in Maharashtra.

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India announced its participation in CORSIA and LTAG from 2027.

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Justice TS Sivagnanam is the new Chief Justice of the Calcutta High Court.

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King Charles III's grand coronation ceremony is set to take place on May 6, 2023, at Westminster Abbey.

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Sberbank's GigaChat is developed to compete with ChatGPT in the field of artificial intelligence chatbots.

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Geoffrey Emmanuel, son of seven-time National Champion Emmanuel Jebaraj, will participate in the FIM World JuniorGP World Championship.

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The Telangana government introduced the 'Geetha Karmikula Bhima' insurance scheme for toddy tappers.

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May 5th is recognized as "World Portuguese Language Day" by UNESCO, honoring the Portuguese language and Lusophone cultures.

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Deputy Chief Minister of Maharashtra, Devendra Fadnavis, unveiled a statue of Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj in Mauritius.

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Nepal qualified for the Asia Cup 2023 by winning the ACC Men’s Premier Cup against the UAE.

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Tori Bowie, a former 100m world champion sprinter, won three Olympic medals at the Rio Games in 2016.

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JPMorgan Chase & Co. acquired First Republic Bank in a recent agreement.

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India and Israel signed an MoU for industrial research and development cooperation.

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The Global Chess League (GCL) announced Dubai as the venue for its inaugural edition.

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The Public Enterprises Selection Board (PSEB) recommended Polavarapu Mallikharjuna Prasad as the next CMD of CIL.

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The construction of India’s first International Multimodal Logistics Park is underway in Jogighopa, Assam.

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Ajay Banga, former CEO of Mastercard, has been selected as the 14th President of the World Bank.

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Shivangi Singh is the first woman pilot to fly the Rafale fighter aircraft in the Indian Air Force.

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India has slipped to the 161st position out of 180 countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index.

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Amitabh Kant, former CEO of NITI Aayog, authored the book "Made In India: 75 Years of Business and Enterprise."

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Nijel Amos, the Olympic silver medalist, was banned for testing positive for the banned substance GW1516.

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P. Krishna Bhat, former judge of the Karnataka High Court, has been appointed as the administrator of BFI to conduct elections.

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Mark Nicholas, former England cricketer and commentator, has been selected as the next president of MCC.

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Visa has launched a feature in India enabling CVV-free payments for tokenized cards.

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APSEZ sold its port in Myanmar for $30 million due to political instability in the country.

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Ajay Vij has been appointed as the Country Managing Director of Accenture, India.

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The tweet depicted a distorted image of Hindu Goddess Kali, leading to backlash and an apology from the Ukrainian Defence Ministry.

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The border haat is located between East Khasi Hills of India’s Meghalaya and Sylhet’s Bholaganj.

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Neera Tandon, an Indian-American, has been appointed as the Domestic Policy Advisor in the Biden administration.

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Uttar Pradesh government approved the establishment of the state’s first Pharma Park in Lalitpur district.

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French President Emmanuel Macron extended the invitation to PM Modi for the Bastille Day Parade in Paris.

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The Dawki land port was inaugurated in Meghalaya’s West Jaintia Hills district.

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The autobiographical work by KK Shailaja is titled 'My Life As A Comrade.'

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Ayushmann Khurrana has been signed by Wakefit Innovations Private Limited as the brand ambassador.

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Droupadi Murmu's inspiring journey from a small village in Mayurbhanj district of Odisha is highlighted in the book.

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The summit's theme is "ASEAN Affairs: Epicenter of Growth."

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Parminder Chopra has been recommended by the PESB for the role, making her the first woman to hold the position.

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Alia Bhatt is set to debut as Gucci's global ambassador at the Gucci Cruise 2024 show in Seoul.

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Ayushmann Khurrana expresses gratitude for the opportunity to encourage and stand by the extraordinary individuals participating in the Special Olympics set to take place in Berlin from June 16 to June 25.

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Prof Jayant V. Narlikar received the inaugural Govind Swarup Lifetime Achievement Award for his significant contributions to cosmology and gravitation.

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The parade took place at Red Square, featuring over 10,000 individuals and 125 pieces of weaponry.

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BharatPe rebranded PAYBACK India as 'Zillion' to establish it as a widespread loyalty and rewards program.

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Geeta Rao Gupta, an Indian American, has been approved by the US Senate for the position of Ambassador at Large for Global Women’s Issues in the State Department.

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Pasang Dawa Sherpa achieved the feat of reaching the summit of Mount Everest 26 times, equaling the record set by another Nepalese guide.

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Jitendra Singh, Union Minister, mentioned the importance of the "Blue Economy" and the Deep Ocean Mission in India's future economy.

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Tungnath, one of the Panch Kedar temples, has been declared a national monument by the Central Government.

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Virat Kohli has been appointed as the brand ambassador for the Indian mattress brand, Duroflex.

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Manoj Soni, an educationist, will take oath as the chairman of UPSC.

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Ludovit Odor, former Vice-Governor of the National Bank of Slovakia, is the new caretaker Prime Minister of Slovakia.

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The documentary "Gauri," directed by Kavitha Lankesh, received the award.

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Libya's eastern-based parliament voted to remove Prime Minister Fathi Bashagha.

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The bilateral naval exercise between India and Indonesia is named Samudra Shakti-23.

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Union Minister Jitendra Singh will inaugurate the 8th All India Pension Adalat in Delhi.

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The initial batch consisted of 10 start-up companies in the India-Bangladesh exchange program.

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The start-ups operate in various sectors including e-commerce, health, transport and logistics, energy, education, and skill development.

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Uttar Pradesh has received GI tags for three more One District One Product (ODOP) crafts, bringing the total number of GI-tagged products in the state to 48.

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The three newly-tagged ODOP crafts are Mainpuri Tarkashi, Mahoba Gaura stone craft, and Sambhal horn craft. The GI tag promotes the state's traditional crafts and products, boosting the local economy and cultural heritage awareness.

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Chief Secretary Durga Shankar Mishra launched the 'Pahal' initiative aimed at providing online education to rural communities.

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Ravneet Kaur, a 1988 Punjab cadre IAS officer, has been appointed as the Chairperson of CCI.

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HPCL is committed to establishing an ethanol plant in Jeetpur Baheri, Una district, with an estimated cost of Rs 500 crore.

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India is expected to contribute 16% to global GDP growth over the mentioned period, as per Morgan Stanley.

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Bhavesh Gupta has been appointed as the President and COO of Paytm, responsible for overseeing various verticals within the company.

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Captain Pratima Bhullar Maldonado, born in Punjab, is now the highest-ranking South Asian woman in the New York Police Department.

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Zomato has partnered with ICICI Bank to introduce Zomato UPI for streamlined payments within the Zomato app.

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N Chandrasekaran was awarded France's highest civilian honor, Chevalier de la Legion d'honneur.

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A K Jain, former Coal Secretary, has been appointed as the Chairman of PNGRB for a period of five years.

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Justice Prashant Kumar Mishra and senior advocate KV Viswanathan are set to be sworn in as Supreme Court judges after the Central government's approval.

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Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, adopted a Voluntary Local Review process to assess its progress on SDGs, becoming the first city in India to do so.

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Ruskin Bond's book "The Golden Years" was published by HarperCollins India, exploring his experiences from the 60s to the 80s.

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Anshuman Gaekwad, a former Indian Test cricketer, released his book titled "Guts Amidst Bloodbath" at the Cricket Club of India.

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Sourav Ganguly has been roped in as the brand ambassador for Tripura Tourism, promoting the state's unexplored tourist destinations.

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Narendra Modi received the highest honours of Papua New Guinea and Fiji, being awarded the GCL during his visit to Papua New Guinea.

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PM Modi addressed the 76th Session of the World Health Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, congratulating the WHO on its 75 years of service.

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The exercise aims to enhance the strategic capabilities of both Bangladesh and the United States.

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Dr K. Govindaraj has been elected as the President of FIBA Asia, a historic moment for Indian basketball.

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Hari Buddha Magar, a former Gurkha soldier from Nepal, made history by climbing Mount Everest with prosthetic legs.

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Georgi Gospodinov's novel "Time Shelter" secured the prestigious 2023 International Booker Prize.

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The Khelo India University Games have started in Uttar Pradesh, with over 4,000 athletes from 207 universities participating.

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GRSE has launched GAINS 2023 to promote innovative solutions for technological advancements in shipbuilding by startups.

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The new parliament building will feature a historic scepter called 'Sengol' near the Speaker's seat, to be placed by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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The initiative aims to provide citizens with easy access to government schemes and documents in one place.

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Kerala has declared itself as the first "total e-governed state" with a focus on a knowledge-based economy and 100% digital literacy.

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India and Australia exchanged Memorandums of Understanding on migration and the establishment of a Green Hydrogen task force during a bilateral meeting.

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The MoU aims to enhance the tourism landscape of both Goa and Uttarakhand.

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Jaswant Singh Birdi's appointment as Coventry's new Lord Mayor marks a significant milestone as the first Sikh councillor in the city.

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R.N. Jayaprakash was re-elected as the President, and Monal D Chokshi as the Secretary of the Swimming Federation of India during its annual general body meeting.

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Jayakumar S. Pillai has been appointed as the Deputy Managing Director of IDBI Bank for a three-year term.

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R. Dinesh, Executive Vice Chairman of TVS Supply Chain Solutions, assumed office as the CII President for 2023-24.

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Damodar Mauzo, a Goan short story writer, received the 57th Jnanpith Award.

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Srikrishnan Harihara Sarma has been appointed as the MD and CEO of Karnataka Bank.

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Sachin Tendulkar has been named as Maharashtra’s 'Smile Ambassador' to spread awareness about oral health.

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The ₹75 coin features the iconic Lion Capital of the Ashoka Pillar on one side.

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India won the title by defeating Kazakhstan in the final.

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Manmohan Singh received the Lifetime Achievement Honour for his significant contribution to economic and political life.

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VK Pandian received the FIH President's Award during the FIH Odisha Hockey Men's World Cup in Bhubaneswar-Rourkela.

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Ricky Kej won his third Grammy Award for the album "Divine Tides."

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Dr Peggy Mohan received the award at the Mathrubhumi International Festival of Letters (MBIFL 2023).

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Vinesh Phogat and Sakshi Malik were nominated for the BBC Indian Sportswoman Of The Year award.

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NTPC Limited received the 'ATD Best Awards 2023' from the Association for Talent Development (ATD), USA.

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K.M. Mammen, Chairman and Managing Director of MRF Ltd., received the ATMA Lifetime Achievement Award.

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Journalist A.B.K. Prasad received the Raja Ram Mohan Roy National Award in 2023.

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Angela Merkel was awarded the UNESCO Peace Prize for her assistance to refugees in Germany.

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Appasaheb Dharmadhikari, honored with the Maharashtra Bhushan award, is recognized for his remarkable contributions to social work and preaching.

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Subhash Chandran received the Akbar Kakkattil Award for his novel 'Samudrasila.'

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The campaign was launched by the UN Development Programme (UNDP) to raise awareness about the climate emergency.

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Kollam district panchayat won the Swaraj Trophy for the best district panchayat.

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Poet V. Madhusoodanan Nair received the Jnanappana Prize for 2023.

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13 members of Parliament were nominated for the Sansad Ratna Awards 2023.

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Dr. Mahendra Kumar Mishra received the World Mother Language Award.

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The awards were presented by President Droupadi Murmu.

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SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' won the 'Best International Film' award at HCA.

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Computer scientist Hari Balakrishnan has been awarded the 2023 Marconi Prize.

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The IFFM Awards honored the finest cinematic gems from the Indian film industry at its 2023 edition.

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Jammu & Kashmir Tourism won the best adventure tourism destination award in the India Today Tourism Survey.

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The song 'Naatu Naatu' from SS Rajamouli's 'RRR' will be performed at the Oscars 2023 ceremony.

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India received the GSMA Government Leadership Award 2023 for implementing best practices in telecom policy and regulation.

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Shaktikanta Das, the RBI Governor, has been awarded the title "Governor of the Year" for 2023 by Central Banking.

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The Elephant Whisperers won the Oscar Award for Best Documentary Short at the 95th Academy Awards.

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Union Minister of State for Information and Broadcasting, Dr L. Murugan, presented the 8th National Photography Awards in New Delhi.

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Sir David Alan Chipperfield has been selected as the 2023 Laureate of The Pritzker Architecture Prize, regarded as architecture’s highest honor.

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Writer Vinod Kumar Shukla has won the 2023 PEN/Nabokov Award for Achievement in International Literature for lifetime achievement in literature.

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Ratan Tata, Chairman Emeritus of Tata Sons, has been awarded the Order of Australia (AO), Australia's highest civilian honour.

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The 68th Filmfare Awards were hosted at the Jio Convention Centre in BKC, Mumbai, with Salman Khan, Maniesh Paul, and Ayushmann Khurrana as hosts.

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Dr. Raghu Ram Pillarisetti, a breast surgeon, received the lifetime achievement award from the Telugu Association of London.

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Members of the Ramon Magsaysay Award Foundation personally presented the 1959 Ramon Magsaysay Award to the Dalai Lama after a 64-year wait.

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PM Gati Shakti national master plan won the Excellence in Public Administration-2022 award in the 'Innovation' category.

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Sonam Wangchuk, an engineer and sustainable development reformist, received the prestigious Santokbaa Humanitarian Award.

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Asha Bhosle will be honored with the Lata Deenanath Mangeshkar award.

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Former Chancellor Angela Merkel received Germany's highest Order of Merit.

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Utsa Patnaik, a renowned economist, has been selected for the Malcolm Adiseshiah Award 2023.

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Raj Subramaniam, the CEO of FedEx, was honored with the Pravasi Bharatiya Samman award.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj is celebrating National Panchayat Awards Week as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav (AKAM) 2.0, leading up to National Panchayati Raj Day.

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Nandini Gupta from Rajasthan won the Femina Miss India World 2023 title.

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Kumar Mangalam Birla, Chairman of Aditya Birla Group, received the 'Business Leader of the Decade Award' for his contributions to the Indian industry.

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Nilesh Bhagwan Sambre, the founder of Jijau Educational and Social Foundation, received the "Maratha Udyog Ratna" award.

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Bharat Biotech was awarded the Best Production/Process Development award at the World Vaccine Congress 2023.

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Calyampudi Radhakrishna Rao (C.R. Rao), an Indian-American statistician, received the 2023 International Prize in Statistics.

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Mary Kom received the Global Indian Icon of the Year award at the UK-India Awards.

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Ajay Banga, the President of the World Bank, has been recognized on the Carnegie Corporation of New York's annual "Great Immigrants" list.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received Egypt’s highest honour, the 'Order of the Nile,' during his official visit to Egypt.

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Salman Rushdie was awarded the Peace Prize of the German Book Trade for 2023.

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Ratan Tata will receive the Maharashtra Udyog Ratna Award from the Maharashtra Government.

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Shankari Chandran won the Miles Franklin Literary Award for her debut book.

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Ramachandra Guha's book "Rebels Against the Raj" won the Elizabeth Longford Prize for Historical Biography 2023.

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Paterson Joseph won the RSL Christopher Bland Prize for his debut novel.

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The documentary 'When Climate Change Turns Violent' won a special prize in the 'Health for All' category at the WHO award.

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President Droupadi Murmu became the first Indian to be honored with Suriname’s highest civilian award, the Grand Order of the Chain of the Yellow Star.

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The Gulf of Mannar Marine National Park is in the news as the Director will receive the Michel Batisse Award from UNESCO for the year 2023.

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Bulgarian writer Georgi Gospodinov won the 2023 International Booker Prize for his novel "Time Shelter," translated by Angela Rodel.

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Britain's King Charles III and Queen Camilla presented the Elephant Family environmental award to Indian conservationists.

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A seven-year-old girl of Indian origin, Moksha Roy, received the British Prime Minister's Points of Light award for her outstanding efforts in helping the environment.

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Prof. Thalappil Pradeep from the Department of Chemistry at IIT Madras received the International Eni Award.

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N. Sankaraiah will be conferred with an Honorary Doctorate by Madurai Kamaraj University, as announced by M K Stalin.

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JKRL received the SKOCH Award 2023 under the theme "State of Governance India 2047."

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The President of India will present the Bhoomi Samman awards at Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

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Adani Transmission Limited received the Golden Peacock Environment Management Award 2023.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi received the Grand Cross of the Legion of Honour, France's highest civilian and military honor.

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NMDC won the Mineral Development Award and the Employer Brand of the Year Award at ASSOCHAM Business Excellence Awards 2023.

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Indian-American economist Raj Chetty was awarded the George Ledlie Prize by Harvard University.

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President Droupadi Murmu approved 76 Gallantry awards on Independence Day 2023.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah praised the team of NAF

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Satyajit Majumdar, the dean of School of Management and Labour Studies at TISS, received the Dr V G Patel Memorial Award-2023.

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President Droupadi Murmu presented awards at an event organized by the Ministry of Education on Teachers’ Day.

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RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das received an 'A+' rating in the Global Finance Central Banker Report 2023.

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Shanta Thoutam, Telangana’s Chief Innovation Officer, received the World Innovation Award at the BRICS Innovation Forum.

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The Ramon Magsaysay Award, known as the 'Nobel Prize of Asia,' was awarded to four Asians in its $$65^{th}$$ edition.
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Priyan Sain from Rajasthan was crowned Miss Earth India 2023.

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The SVAMITVA Scheme of the Ministry of Panchayati Raj won the National Award for e-Governance 2023.

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Greek President Katerina N. Sakellaropoulou conferred the Grand Cross of the Order of Honour upon Prime Minister Narendra Modi in Athens.

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Fashion designer Rahul Mishra was recognized with the "Chevalier de l'Ordre des Arts et des Lettres" award by the French government.

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Jamia Millia Islamia Vice Chancellor, Professor Najma Akhtar, received the 'Lifetime Achievement Award-Academia.'

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Erica Robin from Karachi was crowned "Miss Universe Pakistan 2023," making her the first woman from the country to win the title.

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Renowned ophthalmologist Brig Sanjay Kumar Mishra of the Indian Army's Research and Referral Hospital received the 'Dr AM Gokhale Award' in Pune.

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The Council of Scientific and Industrial Research (CSIR) publicized the list of Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar Prize 2022 awardees.

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Vijayawada Railway Station received the 'Green Railway Station' certification from IGBC with a Platinum rating.

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Chartered Accountant Praveena Anjana of Udaipur has been crowned Miss International India 2023.

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Dr. Siddhartha Mukherjee's book is longlisted for the Baillie Gifford Prize for Non-Fiction in London.

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Subhash Runwal, Chairman of Runwal, received the Lifetime Achievement Award at the RICS South Asia Awards.

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Chetna Maroo's debut novel 'Western Lane' has been shortlisted for the Booker Prize 2023.

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The Nobel Prize Winners for 2022 were announced on 3rd October 2022.

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Mangalore Refinery and Petrochemicals Ltd (MRPL) secured the 'Best Innovation in Refinery' award for 2022-23.

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Claudia Goldin was awarded the Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences in 2023.

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The Nobel Prize amount in 2023 is 8.1 crore Indian rupees.

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Dr. Joyeeta Gupta received the Dutch Spinoza Prize for Climate Change Research.

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Narges Mohammadi was awarded the Nobel Peace Prize for her fight against the oppression of women in Iran and her promotion of human rights.

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Dilip Nongmaithem's "Ibemma Amasung Ngabemma" won the 2023 Bal Sahitya Puraskar.

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Jon Fosse received the Nobel Prize in Literature 2023 for his innovative plays and prose.

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Sudha Murty, the renowned author and philanthropist, became the first

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Mathematician Ruixiang Zhang, an Assistant Professor at the University of California, Berkeley, received the 2023 SASTRA Ramanujan Prize for his significant contributions in number theory.

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The Malayalam movie "2018: Everyone is a Hero," centered on the Kerala floods, has been chosen as India's official entry for the Oscars 2024.

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Veteran actress Waheeda Rehman is set to receive the prestigious Dadasaheb Phalke Lifetime Achievement Award, announced by the Union Minister for Information and Broadcasting.

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The Prajjwala Challenge was launched by the Ministry of Rural Development as part of the Deendayal Antyodaya Yojana-National Rural Livelihood Mission (DAY-NRLM).

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The second phase of the Sari Festival "VIRAASAT" celebrates 75 handwoven Saris of India at Handloom Haat, Janpath, New Delhi.

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The Union Cabinet approved an initial outlay of Rs 19,744 crore for the National Green Hydrogen Mission.

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The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs approved a scheme worth more than Rs 2,500 crore for Doordarshan and All India Radio to upgrade their broadcast infrastructure.

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The Ministry of Home Affairs in India established a High Powered Committee (HPC) to protect Ladakh’s culture, language, land, and employment opportunities.

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PM Modi approved the integrated food security scheme named Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana, providing free foodgrains to AAY and PHH beneficiaries.

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The Ministry of Tourism has identified 'Hampi' and 'Mysuru' as pilgrim centers for development under the PRASHAD Scheme.

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Namami Gange Mission-II has been approved with a budgetary outlay of ₹22,500 crore till 2026 to rejuvenate River Ganga.

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The Shipping Ministry formed a committee to draft revised Guidelines for operationalization of Roll on-Roll off (Ro-Ro) and Roll on-Passenger (Ro-Pax) ferry service.

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CCI constituted a 16-member committee to look into the Draft Digital Competition Act.

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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launched the 'Save Wetlands Campaign' for wetland conservation in the presence of the Chief Minister of Goa.

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The government has extended the PM-KUSUM scheme till March 2026 due to pandemic-related delays in implementation.

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The Ministry of Culture plans to hand over around 1,000 monuments under the control of the Archaeological Survey of India.

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EPFO launched a massive district outreach program through the revamped 'Nidhi Aapke Nikat' program to connect with members in all districts.

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Atal Pension Yojana achieved the highest-ever takers in 2022 with a rise of 36 percent in enrolment, crossing the 10 million mark.

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The government is considering allowing CGHS beneficiaries to avail treatment at hospitals empaneled with the flagship AB-PMJAY.

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The Ministry of Minority Affairs (MoMA) has discontinued the 'Padho Pardesh' scheme related to education loans for overseas studies for students belonging to minority communities.

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The success event was commemorated in New Delhi and organized by Government eMarketplace (GeM).

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Rajasthan, under Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot, implemented the Blindness Control Policy with the objective of 'Right to Sight.'

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PM Narendra Modi announced 'Aarogya Maitri,' a project to provide essential medical supplies to developing countries during crises.

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Commerce and Industry Minister Piyush Goyal will launch the MAARG portal for startup mentorship.

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The deadline extension for the Smart Cities Mission was due to delays caused by the COVID-19 pandemic in all 100 participating cities.

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Despite government efforts, recent surveys cast doubt on the success of the Swachh Bharat initiative in ending open defecation.

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The Ministry of Culture administers the 'Financial Assistance for Veteran Artists' scheme for artists aged 60 and above.

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The Competitive (LEAN) Scheme in MSMEs stands for Long-term Employment Assistance Network.

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A select group of central government employees has the one-time option to opt for the old pension scheme.

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SWAYATT is a program on GeM supporting start-ups, women, and youth through e-transactions.

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The Supreme Court formed an experts committee to look into the Hindenburg report on Adani Group shares crash.

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The GAC will look into social media users' concerns regarding content and other issues.

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Pilgrim, a D2C personal care brand, announced its first-ever ESOP scheme.

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India joined the Agricultural Innovation Mission for Climate to boost climate-smart agriculture.

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PM-KISAN completed four years on 24 February 2023.

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The revised norms for MPLADS were launched by Rao Inderjit Singh, the Minister of State for Statistics and Programme Implementation.

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Dharmendra Pradhan introduced "Jaadui Pitara" as a play-based learning resource for kids aged three to eight.

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SADUN aims to modernise the distribution of utilities in South Asia through knowledge sharing among discoms.

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Cabinet Secretary Rajiv Gauba will head the panel to monitor the implementation of Mission Karmayogi.

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The government has set up a committee under the Ministry of Agriculture to monitor the impact of the rise in temperature on the wheat crop.

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The Cabinet approved the 'Vibrant Villages Programme' with an allocation of Rs 4,800 crore for the comprehensive development of villages along the northern border areas.

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The NMCG approved eight projects worth approximately Rs 638 crore for the clean Ganga mission.

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Rural Development Minister Giriraj Singh launched the 'Sangathan Se Samriddhi' campaign to empower marginalized rural households.

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Minister of Tribal Affairs Arjun Munda launched the scheme in Manipur.

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The Ministry of Culture is promoting Indian folk arts and culture abroad through the Global Engagement Scheme.

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The government implemented changes to the pricing model of domestic natural gas as per the Kirit Parikh committee's recommendations.

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The committee was formed to explore ways to address concerns raised by government employees over the National Pension System (NPS).

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The MSP for raw jute has been increased by Rs 300 to Rs 5,050 per quintal.

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The Cabinet extended the subsidy of Rs 200 per LPG cylinder under PMUY for a period of one year.

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TIES aims to assist Central and State Government agencies in creating infrastructure for the growth of exports.

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The fourth phase of the Sagar Parikrama program concluded on March 19 as announced by the Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husbandry and Dairying.

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The Department of Social Justice & Empowerment signed an MoU with Art of Living to enhance the effectiveness and reach of Nasha Mukt Bharat Abhiyaan.

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The Indian Olympic Association has announced a two-member ad-hoc committee to oversee the Wrestling Federation of India's office.

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The CGTMSE Scheme received an extra corpus support of ₹9,000 crore to provide a guarantee for an additional ₹2 lakh crore to MSME.

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The Mahila Samman Savings Certificate scheme is launched to empower women's investments.

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The review focuses on improving rural sanitation under the Swachh Bharat Mission (Gramin).

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Atal Pension Yojana (APY) has surpassed 5.20 crore enrollments as of March 31, 2023.

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India's Ministry of Science and Technology launches the Quantum Technology Mission with a budget of ₹6,003.65 crores.

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IIT-Madras constituted a 5-member inquiry committee to probe into the events leading up to Sachin Kumar Jain's suicide.

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Union Labour Minister Bhupender Yadav introduced new functionalities on the eShram portal for migrant workers' welfare.

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The Ministry of Civil Aviation launched the fifth phase of RCS-UDAN to enhance accessibility to India's regional areas.

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The celebration included an overview of the SVAMITVA Scheme during National Panchayati Raj Day in Madhya Pradesh.

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Karnataka was recognized as the leading state in implementing the Pradhan Mantri Fasal Bima Yojana (PMFBY) scheme during the national conference in Chhattisgarh.

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In FY23, India constructed 5.28 million houses under the Pradhan Mantri Awas Yojana (Gramin), representing a 25% increase.

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For the fourth year in a row, Rajasthan topped the country in terms of persondays generation under Mahatma Gandhi National Rural Employment Guarantee Scheme (MGNREGA).

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The Odisha state government has introduced the 'Swayam' scheme to provide interest-free loans of up to Rs 1 lakh to the state's youth.

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Pradhan Mantri Suraksha Bima Yojana focuses on providing accident insurance coverage.

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Union Tourism Minister G Kishan Reddy inaugurated the PM Jan Aushadhi Kendra in Secunderabad.

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Project Cheetah aims to reintroduce cheetahs in Kuno National Park.

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Project-SMART aims to develop areas around Mumbai Ahmedabad High-Speed Railway stations.

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The Uttar Pradesh government, led by CM Yogi Adityanath, has raised grants in 6 categories under the Mukhyamantri Kanya Sumangala Yojana from ₹15,000 to ₹25,000.

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MoEFCC is celebrating World Environment Day 2023 with an emphasis on Mission LiFE.

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The seminar aimed to facilitate discussions on urban river management among member cities and global stakeholders.

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PM Gati Shakti aims to boost India's infrastructure and economic growth.

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Khelo India Scheme aims to foster a sporting culture and national excellence through sports.

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The next phase of the electric vehicle subsidy scheme might be launched if funds remain unused.

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Vivad se Vishwas Scheme I is launched to assist MSMEs impacted by COVID-19.

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The deadline was extended for cities requiring additional time to finish ongoing projects.

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The National SC-ST Hub Scheme crossed one lakh beneficiary registrations.

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Ayushman Bharat Diwas is celebrated annually on April 30th.

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India is discussing the offer with Ecuador, Panama, and Nigeria.

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MISHTI is the Mangrove Initiative for Shoreline Habitats & Tangible Incomes introduced in the Union Budget 2023-24.

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The Union Cabinet approves a Rs 17,000 crore PLI Scheme for IT hardware to boost India's mobile manufacturing and exports.

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Mission Amrit Sarovar aims to rejuvenate water bodies nationwide for water conservation and community participation.

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Jal Jeevan Mission focuses on providing safe drinking water to rural households for sustainable development.

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The Union Minister for Communications, Ashwini Vaishnaw, launched the Sanchar Saathi Portal.

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SWAMIH Investment Fund aims to revitalize stalled real estate projects and provide relief to homebuyers.

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The ESI Scheme has witnessed recent growth in employment and coverage, promoting social security and youth employment.

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India's Deep Ocean Mission aims to unveil the potential of the deep sea for economic growth and scientific discoveries.

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The PM CARES Fund is registered under the Registration Act, 1908.

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'YUVA PRATIBHA Culinary Talent Hunt' promotes millets and Indian culinary heritage.

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NPS operates on a voluntary, defined contribution basis for retirement savings.

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The "Catch the Rain Campaign" is a Jan Andolan for water conservation implemented by the Department of Jal Shakti.

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TOPS aims to support India's top athletes in their pursuit of Olympic success.

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Khadi Gramodyog Vikas Yojana aims to change the face of rural India and promote Khadi as a global fashion statement.

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The "Poshan Bhi, Padhai Bhi" campaign focuses on Early Childhood Care and Education (ECCE).

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NITI Aayog has launched the Greening and Restoration of Wasteland with Agroforestry (GROW) initiative for agroforestry development to revitalize India’s wastelands.

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Pradhan Mantri Jeevan Jyoti Bima Yojana provides Rs 2 Lakh in the event of death due to any cause.

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Ministry of Civil Aviation launched UDAN 5.1 (Ude Desh Ka Aam Nagrik) for helicopter routes.

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NTCA established the Cheetah Project Steering Committee under the Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change.

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GRSE launched 'GAINS 2023' Startup Challenge under GRSE Accelerated Innovation Nurturing Scheme.

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NCDC has been allocated 1,100 Farmers Producers Organisations (FPOs) in India.

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Mission Karmayogi's Annual Capacity Building Plan aims to develop and improve the skills of individuals.

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CDS Gen. Anil Chauhan revealed the book titled "Artificial Intelligence and National Security" at Pune's Defence Literature Festival.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar released the book titled '9 Incredible Years of Haryana Government - Rise of a New and Vibrant Haryana.'

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Sanjeev Joshi's poetry collection is titled 'Ek Samandar, Mere Andar.'

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Himanta Biswa Sarma released the first edition of 'Political History of Assam (1947-1971)'- Volume 1.

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Amit Shah launched the book titled 'Assam's Braveheart Lachit Barphukan' in Guwahati.

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Chitra Banerjee Divakaruni authored the book 'An Uncommon Love: The Early Life of Sudha and Narayana Murthy.'

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M.J. Akbar and K. Natwar Singh launched the book 'Gandhi: A Life in Three Campaigns.'

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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav unveiled the book 'Modi: Energising A Green Future.'

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General V.K. Singh released the book 'Sanskriti ke Ayaam' authored by Manorama Mishra.

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General Manoj Mukund Naravane penned his autobiography titled 'Four Stars of Destiny: An Autobiography.'

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PM Narendra Modi was presented with a coffee table book titled 'Srirangam - The Resplendent Kingdom of Rangaraja.'

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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammad unveiled a book titled 'Ram Mandir Rashtra Mandir Ak Sajhi Virast.'

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Madhav Godbole's book delves into the complexities of the Babri Masjid Ram Mandir dilemma.

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Raghuram Rajan and Rohit Lamba released the book 'Breaking the Mould : Reimagining India’s Economic Future.'

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the first series of 11 volumes on December 25, 2023.

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Former President Ram Nath Kovind launched the book 'Naye Bharat Ka Samaveda' on PM Modi.

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Huma Qureshi's novel is a work of fantasy fiction.

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CM Pushkar Dhami released the book titled 'Resilient India.'

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Twinkle Khanna launched her fourth book, "Welcome to Paradise."

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The High Commissioner of India to the UK, Vikram K. Doraiswami, launched the book.

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The book is authored by Sharmishtha Mukherjee.

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Kapil Dev released the book 'Thread By Thread.'

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Prasoon Joshi launched 'Do Palkon Ki Chhavn Main' by Dr. Hema Joshi.

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ISRO Chief S Somanath decided to withdraw the publication of his autobiography.

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PM Modi released three books during his visit to Tulsi Peeth in Chitrakoot.

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Hardeep Singh Puri, Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, launched the book.

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Vivek Agnihotri launched 'The Book of Life: My Dance with Buddha for Success' in Lucknow.

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Apurva Chandra, Secretary of the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting, introduced the eBook 'People's G20.'

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Radhika Iyengar is the author of the book 'Fire on the Ganges: Life Among the Dead in Banaras.'

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The graphic novel titled 'Ajay to Yogi Adityanath' delves into Yogi Adityanath's life and has achieved the highest number of book launches.

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Anurag Thakur and Shivraj Singh Chauhan released books based on PM Modi's speeches titled “Sabka Sath, Sabka Vikas, Sabka Vishwas.”

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Amrit Mathur's autobiography is titled 'Pitchside: My Life in Indian Cricket.'

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PS Sreedharan Pillai released three books including 'Heritage Trees of Goa' and 'My Dear Poems.'

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Vipul Rikhi's book is titled 'Drunk on Love: The Life, Vision, and Songs of Kabir.'

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Abhay K's new poetry book is titled 'Monsoon: A Poem of Love and Longing.'

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Neerja Chowdhury's book is titled 'How Prime Ministers Decide.'

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Rishi Raj's book is titled 'Kargil: Ek Yatri Ki Jubani.'

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Chetna Maroo's debut novel is titled 'Western Lane.'

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Amit Shah released the book 'Dr. APJ Abdul Kalam: Memories Never Die.'

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Ranjit Pratap's book is titled 'As the Wheel Turns.'

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Kerala Governor Arif Mohammed Khan released the Malayalam translation of 'Krishna - the 7th Sense' by Debashis Chatterjee.

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T.N. Seshan's autobiography is titled 'Through The Broken Glass: An Autobiography.'

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The book "India Rising Memoir of a Scientist" is authored by R. Chidambaram and Suresh Gangotra.

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Vinod Mankara's book was released from the rocket launchpad at Satish Dhawan Space Centre (SDSC) in Sriharikota, Andhra Pradesh.

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The book titled "Vajpayee: The Ascent of the Hindu Right 1924-77" by Abhishek Choudhary captures the early years of late Prime Minister Atal Bihari Vajpayee.

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"Colours of Devotion" aims at understanding the underlying connection of Indian philosophical concepts of Pushti Marg.

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The book titled "Maya, Modi, Azad : Dalit Politics in the Time of Hindutva" by Sudha Pai & Sajjan Kumar explores Dalit politics in the context of Hindutva.

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The book connects and relates the practice of Yoga to children's everyday lives, helping them use their mind power.

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The book "India’s Finance Ministers: From Independence to Emergency (1947-1977)" highlights the role of India's finance ministers and focuses on economic policies.

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Ambassador Satish Chandra's book is titled "A Life Well Spent - Four Decades in the Indian Foreign Service."

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Shantanu Gupta's new book is a graphic novel titled “Ajay to Yogi Adityanath” for young readers.

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The book delves into the history of the ancient seat of learning, Nalanda, in Bihar.

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Ruskin Bond's book is titled "The Golden Years: The Many Joys of Living a Good Long Life."

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Anshuman Gaekwad, a former Indian Test cricketer, released his semi-autobiographical book titled "Guts Amidst Bloodbath."

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The book is a compendium of judgments spanning from 1988 to 2022 covering Commercial Arbitration Acts of 1940 and 1996.

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Droupadi Murmu secured the title of IWUF Female Athlete of the Year in Wushu.

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The book is titled "Droupadi Murmu: From Tribal Hinterlands to Raisina Hills," narrating the inspiring journey of a tribal girl.

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'Milk and Honey' by Rupi Kaur was banned due to its exploration of issues related to sexual assault and violence.

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Amitabh Kant is the author of the book “MADE IN INDIA :75 Years of Business and Enterprise.”

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Shashi Shekhar Vempati's book is titled 'Collective Spirit, Concrete Action.'

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Narayanan Vaghul, a well-known banker, is the author of the book "Reflections."

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the book 'Saurashtra Tamil Sangam Prashasti.'

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Amitav Ghosh's new book is titled 'Smoke and Ashes: A Writer's Journey Through Opium's Hidden Histories.'

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Jaidip Mukerjea launched his autobiography titled 'Crosscourt.'

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Boria Majumdar unveiled the book 'Sachin@50 - Celebrating A Maestro' on Sachin Tendulkar's 50th birthday.

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SBI launched the coffee table book titled "The Banker To Every Indian."

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"The Great Bank Robbery" is co-authored by Pattabhi Ram & Sabyasachee Dash.

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Piyush Babele wrote the book titled "Gandhi: Siyasat aur Sampradaiykta."

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The book is written by Nandini Das, a professor of English Literature at the University of Liverpool.

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The book "War and Women" was launched during the 52nd Session of the UNHRC in Geneva, Switzerland.

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Vani Tripathi Tikoo, an actor and member of the Indian censor board, authored the children's book "Why Can't Elephants be Red?"

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The novel 'Pyre' by Perumal Murugan has been nominated for the 2023 International Booker Prize.

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The book titled 'Basu Chatterji: And Middle-of-the-Road Cinema' chronicles the life and times of the veteran Indian filmmaker Basu Chatterjee.

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Ghulam Nabi Azad's autobiography is titled 'Azaad'.

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The book "Chhatrapati Shivaji Maharaj (illustrated)" by Shrimant Kokate has been translated by Dilip Chavan.

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Anurag Behar, the CEO of Azim Premji Foundation, authored the book "A Matter of the Heart: Education in India".

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The book "Snakes In the Ganga : Breaking India 2.0" is authored by Shri Rajiv Malhotra and Mrs. Vijaya Viswanathan.

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Rao Inderjit Singh launched the 24th edition of "Women and Men in India 2022".

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The book "Bipin: The Man Behind the Uniform" by Rachna Biswat Rawat is about the life of Bipin Rawat.

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Supreme Court Judge Justice V. Ramasubramanian released the book "India’s Struggle for Independence - Gandhian Era".

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"As Good as My Word" is written by KM Chandrasekhar, who served as the Cabinet Secretary from 2007 to 2011.

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Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar announced the release of the book "Mundaka Upanishad : The Gateway to Eternity" by Dr. Karan Singh.

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The book 'India’s Vaccine Growth Story - From Cowpox to Vaccine Maitri' was authored by Shri Sajjan Singh Yadav.

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Bihar Minister of Industry, Samir Kumar Mahaseth, released a book titled "The Book of Bihari Literature," edited by Abhay Kumar.

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BJP national president J.P. Nadda launched the book "Modi: Shaping a Global Order in Flux" in Chanakyapuri.

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Salman Rushdie's new novel is titled "Victory City," an epic tale of a 14th-century woman who defies a patriarchal world to rule a city.

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'The Best of Satyajit Ray' is a two-volume box set that offers a glimpse into Satyajit Ray's literary works.

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The English translation of the Nepali novel "Phoolange" will be released on April 17th, and it is penned by Darjeeling-based writer Lekhnath Chhetri.

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The correct answer is option a. Dr. Ashwin Fernandes wrote the book "India’s Knowledge Supremacy: The New Dawn".

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The correct answer is option a. R. Kaushik & R. Sridhar co-authored the book "COACHING BEYOND : My Days with the Indian Cricket Team".

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The correct answer is option a. Tamil Nadu Health Minister Ma. Subramanian released the book "Come! Let’s Run".

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The correct answer is option a. The book about Irrfan Khan's life is titled "Irrfan Khan: A Life in Movies".

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The correct answer is option a. Home Minister Amit Shah released the book "Revolutionaries - The Other Story of How India Won Its Freedom".

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The correct answer is option a. Health and Family Welfare Minister Mansukh Mandaviya launched the book "Braving A Viral Storm: India’s Covid-19 Vaccine Story".

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The correct answer is option a. American novelist J. R. Moehringer assisted Prince Harry in writing his memoir "Spare".

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The correct answer is option a. The book written on veteran writer-lyricist Javed Akhtar is titled "Jadunama".

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The correct answer is option a. Cricket legend M S Dhoni released the autobiography of Professor K.K. Abdul Gaffar.

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The correct answer is option a. Journalist Tamal Bandyopadhyay released the book "Roller Coaster: An Affair with Banking".

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The correct answer is option a. Former Chief Justice of India Ranjan Gogoi released the book "Chief Minister’s Diary No.1".

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The conference aimed for a Stable and Sustainable Indian Ocean.

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The 67th AIPDM was hosted by the RPF in Lucknow.

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India, Türkiye, and Qatar were named Guests of Honor at the summit.

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The theme was 'Navigating Digital Transformations and Challenges in the Media Industry.'

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Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi is set to address the summit.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated India Energy Week 2024.

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated the conference in Vigyan Bhawan, New Delhi.

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India introduced the alliance at the World Economic Forum.

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The meeting emphasized a 'Back to Basics' approach.

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The theme is "MYBharat-ViksitBharat@2047."

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'Indus Food 2024' aims to promote global trade in the food industry, showcasing India's vibrant and diverse food offerings.

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India chairing the UNESCO World Heritage Committee signifies its leadership in global efforts to preserve cultural heritage.

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The Vibrant Gujarat Global Trade Show aims to foster global business opportunities and partnerships.

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The International Purple Fest focuses on inclusivity and empowerment, particularly for persons with disabilities.

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The DGsP/IGsP Conference serves as a platform for top law enforcement officers to collaborate on national security matters.

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The Bharat Mobility Global Expo 2024 focuses on showcasing innovative and sustainable transportation technologies.

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The theme of the program was 'My Bharat Mera Yuva Bharat.'

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Petr Fiala, the Prime Minister of the Czech Republic, is the Chief Guest at the Vibrant Gujarat Summit.

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COP28 took place in Dubai, and the targeted limit for global warming discussed was 1.5 degrees Celsius.

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"YUVAi-Youth for Unnati and Vikas with AI" is the collaborative initiative.

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PM Modi launched the GPAI Summit at Bharat Mandapam in New Delhi, focusing on AI safety and development challenges.

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India postponed the Quad summit due to scheduling conflicts and strained relations with the US.

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Baku, Azerbaijan, will host COP29 in 2024, following the resolution of the Azerbaijan-Armenia stand-off.

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The focus of the 27th World Investment Conference is fostering global collaboration and discussion on shaping the future of investments.

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PM Modi launched LeadIT 2.0, prioritizing inclusive industry transition.

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PM Modi proposed to host COP33 in India in 2028 during COP28 in Dubai.

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The Global Investors Summit in Dehradun aims to spotlight over 15 investor-friendly policies.

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LeadIT 2.0 focuses on co-developing low-carbon technologies and offering financial aid to emerging economies.

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Prime Minister Modi proposed to host UN Climate Meet (COP33) in India in 2028 during COP28 in Dubai.

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QUAD's India Pavilion at COP28 focused on climate adaptation, Indo-Pacific seaport resilience, and sustainable lifestyles.

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Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan inaugurated the seminar in Bhubaneswar.

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Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister of Road Transport and Highways, inaugurated the 8th Edition of IWIS in New Delhi.

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The conclave aimed to deepen ties between India and the innovative Nordic Baltic Eight (NB8) countries, emphasizing innovation and collaboration.

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S. Jaishankar represented India in the bilateral talks with Australian Deputy Prime Minister and Defence Minister Richard Marles.

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The absence during the ongoing election campaign raised questions about Prime Minister Modi's priorities.

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The summit was themed "Energy Security and development: Roadmap to Prosperity," emphasizing collaboration among countries in Latin America, Asia, Africa, and Oceania.

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The IISF is set to be held at the Campus of Translational Health Science and Technology Institute (THSTI) and the Regional Centre for Biotechnology (RCB) in Faridabad, Haryana.

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The conference is organized by the Plant Protection Association of India (PPAI), with a rich legacy of 50 years in advancing plant protection globally.

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The co-chairs were HE Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General of OPEC, and HE Hardeep Singh Puri, Honourable Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Minister of Housing and Urban Affairs of India.

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The IITF is a significant event focusing on sustainable development and global trade, showcasing various sectors and promoting international cooperation.

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The summit concluded with a call for a complete cessation of the ongoing Israeli aggression against the Palestinian people.

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The conference focused on discussing and addressing animal health issues in the Asia-Pacific region.

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The Ministry aims to attract international tourists to India through its participation in the prestigious World Travel Market (WTM) in London.

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UK Prime Minister Rishi Sunak led the AI Safety Summit 2023, with the primary goal of fostering global cooperation in AI development.

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The workshop aimed to strengthen cooperation between India and the African Union (AU) in three key areas: inclusive growth, sustainable infrastructure, and migration management, as outlined in the New Delhi Leaders’ Declaration (NDLD).

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The central theme of the 2023 World Health Summit was "Learning from COVID-19 for Future Pandemic Prevention, Preparedness and Response."

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The AI Safety Summit 2023 is hosted by the United Kingdom, and the Prime Minister, Rishi Sunak, is set to host the event at Bletchley Park, Buckinghamshire.

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The Dark Patterns Buster Hackathon 2023 aims to combat deceptive dark patterns in user interfaces within the context of E-Commerce, safeguarding consumer rights.

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The Akhaura-Agartala Rail Link project was virtually launched by Indian Prime Minister Modi and Bangladeshi Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina, aiming to enhance trade and tourism between the two countries.

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The 16th Urban Mobility India Conference & Exhibition 2023 in New Delhi emphasizes e-mobility and resilient urban transport.

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The G20 Standards Dialogue 2023 was hosted by The Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) under the aegis of India's G20 presidency.

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The 2+2 Ministerial Dialogue between the US and India focuses on discussions related to defense, global concerns, and the China challenge.

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The 2023 World Health Summit took place in Berlin, Germany, and also had online participation under the theme "A Defining Year for Global Health Action."

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The Global Maritime India Summit 2023 was virtually inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi and took place at the MMRDA Grounds in Mumbai from October 17th to 19th.

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IORA is an intergovernmental organization focused on promoting economic cooperation and regional integration among its member states and dialogue partners in the Indian Ocean region.

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The 10th Vibrant Gujarat Summit was hosted in the state of Gujarat, as an initiative to showcase the state's potential for global businesses.

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The nationwide 'Shramdaan Event' organized by the Ministry of MSME was centered around the theme of "Garbage-Free India," in response to the Prime Minister's call for a cleaner India.

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The Quad Foreign Ministers reaffirmed their commitment to a free Indo-Pacific during their meeting on the sidelines of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA).

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The theme of the 14th Global Skills Summit is "Building skills, empowering youth, and creating a future."

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The 14th World Spice Congress was organized in Vashi, Navi Mumbai, as a celebration of India's Spice Heritage.

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The inaugural UNCITRAL South Asia conference hosted by India took place from September 14 to 16.

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Brazil's President Lula da Silva highlighted social inclusion, sustainable development, and global governance reform as key priorities upon receiving the G20 Presidency gavel.

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The New Delhi Declaration, issued during the two-day G20 Summit, outlined the direction for future negotiations on key economic matters.

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The primary goals of the G20 include ensuring international financial stability, mitigating greenhouse gas emissions, and promoting sustainable development.

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Prime Minister Modi emphasized Southeast Asia in the 18th East Asia Summit and advocated for a free Indo-Pacific.

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PM Modi proposed a 12-point cooperation plan during the 20th ASEAN-India Summit.

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Global Fintech Fest 2023 is known as the world's foremost fintech conference.

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The 10th meeting of the Ministers of Law and Justice of SCO countries discussed the Shanghai Cooperation Organisation (SCO).

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BRICS stands for Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa. It is an association of major emerging national economies.

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The Russia-Africa Economic and Humanitarian Summits aimed to explore and enhance economic and humanitarian cooperation between Russia and African nations.

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The 5th World Coffee Conference in Bengaluru aims to showcase and promote the coffees of India on a global stage.

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The 'CM Command Centre' and 'CM Dashboard' in Uttar Pradesh are launched to evaluate governance and ensure that the needy and deserving have access to the benefits of government schemes and services.

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'SemiconIndia 2023' in Gandhinagar focuses on showcasing India's advancements in Semiconductor Design, Manufacturing, and Technology Development.

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The Heli Summit 2023, RCS UDAN 5.2, and HeliSewa-App in Khajuraho primarily focus on advancing civil aviation and promoting helicopter services.

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The WTO (World Trade Organization) plays a crucial role in facilitating international trade negotiations and dispute resolution.

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The Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways launched the Curtain Raiser event of Global Maritime India Summit 2023 with a focus on promoting maritime trade and cooperation.

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The seventh edition of India Mobile Congress (IMC) 2023, Asia’s premier digital technology exhibition, is scheduled to take place at Pragati Maidan, New Delhi.

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New Delhi will host the India-ASEAN conference on Traditional Medicines, emphasizing collaboration and discussion on traditional medicine practices.

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The two-day Urban 20 Mayoral Summit was hosted by the chair city Ahmedabad in Gandhinagar, concluding with the handover of the Communiqué from the Mayors to G20 leaders.

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The third edition of the 'World Hindu Congress' 2023 will be organized in the Convention Center in Bangkok in November.

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The three-day 67th Travel Agents Association of India (TAAI) convention commenced in Colombo on July 6, bringing together industry professionals from India and Sri Lanka.

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The International Conference on Green Hydrogen in New Delhi aims to establish a comprehensive Green Hydrogen ecosystem to drive global decarbonization efforts.

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The start-ups winners of the 5th Edition of the Youth Co:Lab National Innovation Dialogue India were primarily focused on sectors such as agriculture, ed-tech, women’s livelihood, circular economy, and biodiversity.

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Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, launched the themes, logo, and website for the Y20 summit.

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Lieutenant Governor Dr. Tamilisai Soundararajan inaugurated the G20 logo for the first G-20 meeting to be held in Puducherry.

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The 108th Indian Science Congress was inaugurated through video conferencing by Prime Minister Narendra Modi.

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Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports, Anurag Singh Thakur, mentioned the themes of the Y20 summit, which include Future of Work, Climate Change and Disaster Risk Reduction, Peacebuilding and Reconciliation, Shared Future, and Health, Wellbeing & Sports.

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Emirati authorities nominated Sultan al-Jaber, who serves as the CEO of the Abu Dhabi National Oil Co., to head the COP28 Climate Talks.

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Indore and Madhya Pradesh clinched top honors in India Smart Cities Awards 2022 for their exceptional urban development efforts.

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Maharashtra leads the Fiscal Health Report, and Chhattisgarh surprised by securing the second place due to effective fiscal practices.

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India secured the 6th position in the South Asia region in the Internet Resilience Index released by the Internet Society.

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Tamil Nadu topped the NITI Aayog’s Export Preparedness Index 2022 with an overall score of 80.89, surpassing Maharashtra and Karnataka.

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India scored 100% on transparency in the UNESCAP survey on digital and sustainable trade facilitation, showcasing its global leadership in trade facilitation efforts.

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Vienna has consistently retained its position as the most livable city globally, as highlighted in the Global Liveability Index 2023 Report.

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IIT Bombay secured the 149th rank globally in the QS World University Rankings 2024.

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Bengaluru rose to the 20th spot in the Global Startup Ecosystem Report 2023, showcasing impressive progress in the Indian startup ecosystem.

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The 2023 Global Competitiveness Index highlights Denmark, Ireland, and Switzerland as exemplary performers in the competitive landscape of nations worldwide.

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India's climb of eight places to 127 is reported in the WEF Global Gender Gap Report, reflecting progress in gender parity.

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Madhya Pradesh topped the National Water Awards in the Best State category, recognizing its contributions to water conservation.

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According to Forbes' Global 2000 list, Reliance Industries Limited, led by Mukesh Ambani, rose by eight positions to attain the 45th rank, making it the highest-ranking Indian company.

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The Community Spirit Index ranks cities based on resident friendliness, and according to the recent ranking, a city in India is ranked as the second most unfriendly city in the world.

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The Ministry of Panchayati Raj's initiatives, including the People's Plan Campaign and the Panchayat Development Index, aim to empower Gram Panchayats for sustainable and inclusive development.

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The joint report on India's internet economy growth was provided by Google, Temasek, and Bain & Company.

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IIT Madras retained the top spot in the National Institute Ranking Framework (NIRF) for the year 2023.

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Mumbai is recognized as the most expensive city for expatriates in India, as per Mercer's Cost of Living survey.

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Kerala was declared the top-performing state in the fifth State Food Safety Index unveiled by Dr. Mandaviya.

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Telangana ranks 1st for overall environmental performance, according to the Centre for Science and Environment (CSE).

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Mumbai has moved up to the sixth rank among 46 global cities in terms of annual price growth of high-end residential properties.

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MoPSW secured the 2nd position among 66 ministries in the DGQI assessment for 2022-2023 Q3.

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India slipped to the 161st position out of 180 countries in the 2023 World Press Freedom Index, according to RSF.

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India climbed 6 positions to reach the 38th position in the World Bank's Logistics Performance Index 2023 among 139 countries.

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New York City is ranked as the world's wealthiest city in 2023, as per a report by Henley & Partners.

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India emerges as the third-largest unicorn hub with 68 unicorns, according to the Global Unicorn Index 2023 by Hurun Research Institute.

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Chennai ranks among the top 5 cities for digital payment transactions in 2022, as per a report by Worldline India.

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Shah Rukh Khan and 'RRR' director SS Rajamouli are the two Indians included in Time Magazine's '100 Most Influential People' list for 2023.

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Jagan Mohan Reddy of Andhra Pradesh is reported as the wealthiest Chief Minister in India, according to the Association for Democratic Reforms (ADR).

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India ranked fifth in terms of AI investment received by startups offering AI-based products and services in 2022, as per Stanford University's AI Index report.

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India is ranked 77th on the 'most criminal countries' ranking, with Venezuela occupying the top spot.

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According to the Freedom in the World Index for 2023, Tibet is ranked as the world's least free country.

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Berlin in Germany has been named the city with the most exceptional public transport system globally, according to Time Out's survey.

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India ranks 132 out of 191 countries in the 2021 Human Development Index.

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Bollywood superstar Shah Rukh Khan topped the 2023 TIME100 Reader Poll.

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Delhi's Indira Gandhi International (IGI) Airport is ranked as the ninth busiest airport in the world in 2022.

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Mukesh Ambani is named the richest sports owner in the Forbes billionaire 2023 list.

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Karnataka tops among 18 large states in the India Justice Report 2022.

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India ranks at the 144th spot in the Passport Index in 2023.

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India is ranked third in terms of self-made billionaires in the 2023 M3M Hurun Global Rich List.

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Virat Kohli won the 'Puberty Athlete of the Year' award, defeating Lionel Messi, as mentioned in the passage.

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Rashmi Govil is poised to step into the role of Director (Human Resources) at Indian Oil Corporation (IOC), according to the passage.

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Anahat Singh secured victory in the girls' under-19 category at the 2023 Scottish Junior Open squash in Edinburgh, as mentioned in the passage.

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China appointed Dong Jun as defense minister, signaling a major change in military leadership, as mentioned in the passage.

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Arvind Panagariya has been appointed as the chairman of the Sixteenth Finance Commission by the government, as mentioned in the passage.

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Vantika Agrawal secured the silver medal in the women's individual event at the 2023 World Rapid Chess Championships, as mentioned in the passage.

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Gujarat made history with the largest Surya Namaskar event, earning a spot in the Guinness Book of World Records, as mentioned in the passage.

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Australian cricket stalwart David Warner officially announced his retirement from ODI cricket, as mentioned in the passage.

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The joint military exercise between India and the UAE in Rajasthan was named 'Desert Cyclone 2024.'

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XPoSat, launched by ISRO, is India's first X-Ray Polarimeter Satellite.

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Felix Tshisekedi secured about 73% of the vote in the presidential election in the Democratic Republic of Congo.

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DRDO (Defence Research and Development Organisation) celebrated its 66th Foundation Day on January 1, 2024.

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Geetika Mehta has been appointed as the new Managing Director of NIVEA India.

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Ravindra Kumar Tyagi succeeded Sreekant Kandikuppa as the new Chairman and Managing Director (CMD) of Power Grid Corporation.

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Ola Electric became the first Indian EV company to get PLI (Production-Linked Incentive) nod from the government.

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Vladimir Putin initiated Russia's 2024 BRICS Chairmanship, emphasizing collaboration among BRICS nations: Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa.

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Assam CM launched 200 electric buses in Guwahati as a significant step towards a pollution-free Assam.

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Jharkhand's CM, Hemant Soren, reduced the old-age pension age from 60 to 50 for enhanced financial support to tribals and Dalits.

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Gwanggu Lee has been appointed as the new Managing Director and Chief Executive Officer of Kia India.

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Karan Adani has been promoted to Managing Director of Adani Ports.

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Prime Minister Modi received the book titled "Srirangam - The Resplendent Kingdom of Rangaraja" during his visit to Tiruchi.

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Puneet Chhatwal, Managing Director and CEO of Indian Hotels Company Limited, is the new Chairperson of FAITH.

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Justice Sanjiv Khanna is appointed as the NALSA Executive Chairperson, succeeding Justice S. K. Kaul.

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Punjab has achieved the milestone of mapping all accident black spots with the Mappls App.

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The initial estimated cost of making the Ram Mandir in Ayodhya was Rs. 1,800 crore.

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Nadia Calvino has been appointed as the new President of the European Investment Bank.

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Beatrice Chebet broke the world record for the women's 5 km marathon in Barcelona.

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Reliance Industries achieved the historic milestone of India's first ISCC-Plus certification for chemically recycled polymers at its Jamnagar refinery.

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Oman is set to host the FIH Hockey5s World Cup qualifiers with a state-of-the-art sports complex, welcoming eight global teams.

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Prof. B.R. Kamboj, the Vice Chancellor of Chaudhary Charan Singh Haryana Agricultural University, has been honored with the prestigious M.S. Swaminathan Award.

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Rashmi Shukla was appointed as Maharashtra’s first woman Director General of Police (DGP), marking a landmark decision by the Maharashtra government.

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Raghuram Iyer has been appointed as the CEO of the Indian Olympic Association (IOA), following a meticulous selection process conducted by the nominating committee.

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ISRO achieved a major milestone during the PSLV-C58 mission by successfully testing a 100 W Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Power System on the POEM3 orbital platform.

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Sanjiv Aggarwal has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer and Managing Director of National Investment and Infrastructure Fund Limited (NIIFL).

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The Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, launched the PRERANA program, aimed at providing experiential learning opportunities.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the PRITHVI (PRITHvi VIgyan) scheme, a comprehensive initiative by the Ministry of Earth Sciences, with a budget of nearly 4,800 crore rupees.

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India's Cooperation Minister, Amit Shah, inaugurated the tur dal procurement portal, enabling farmers to sell to NAFED and NCCF at MSP or market rates.

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SEBI appointed G Ram Mohan Rao as the Executive Director for 3 years, with the responsibility of overseeing investigation and internal inspection departments, reinforcing market integrity commitment.

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ISRO accomplished a major milestone during the PSLV-C58 mission by successfully testing a 100 W Polymer Electrolyte Membrane Fuel Cell Power System on the POEM3 orbital platform.

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General V.K. Singh (Retd.) released the book 'Sanskriti ke Ayaam' authored by Manorama Mishra.

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General Manoj Mukund Naravane's autobiography is titled "Four Stars of Destiny: An Autobiography."

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In 2023, Chennai topped as the best Indian city for women in inclusivity and support for working women, according to Avtar Group’s TCWI 2023 study on diversity.

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Ashwani Gupta has been appointed as the CEO of Adani Ports and Special Economic Zone.

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Ritesh Pai has been appointed as the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of PhonePe's international payments division.

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Gabriel Attal became France's youngest-ever Prime Minister at the age of 34 and is the first openly gay official to hold this prestigious position.

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President Emmanuel Macron appointed Gabriel Attal as France's new Prime Minister. Attal, at 34, is the youngest in history and the first openly gay official to hold this prestigious position.

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Rhythm Sangwan clinched a bronze in the women’s 25m pistol, securing India's 16th Olympic quota for Paris 2024 in the sport of shooting.

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Piyush Goyal inaugurated 'Indus Food 2024' in Greater Noida, applauding India's vibrant food industry.

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The 46th session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee will take place in New Delhi from July 21 to 31, 2024.

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Germany, led by Alexander Zverev, defeated Poland in the United Cup, clinching a hard-fought victory in the mixed doubles tie.

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Gabriel Attal, at just 34 years old, currently holds the prestigious title of Prime Minister of France.

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Chhattisgarh's "Ramlala Darshan" scheme offers free Ayodhya pilgrimage for its residents.

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Tshering Tobgay was re-elected as Bhutan's Prime Minister for a second term.

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Divyakriti Singh became the first woman from Rajasthan to receive the Arjuna Award for Equestrian Sports.

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The Indian Navy recently acquired its first indigenous medium-altitude long-endurance (MALE) drone, the Drishti 10 Starliner unmanned aerial vehicle (UAV).

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Indore and Surat shared the cleanest city title in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023.

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Union Minister Bhupendra Yadav launched a book titled "Modi: Energising A Green Future" focusing on environmental initiatives.

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Indore and Surat shared the cleanest city title in the Swachh Survekshan Awards 2023.

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Aman Sehrawat clinched a gold at Zagreb Open 2024 in the 57 kg men's singles.

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Odisha's CM, Naveen Patnaik, inaugurated Malkangiri airport in the southwestern region.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL), named Atal Setu.

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National Payments Corporation of India (NPCI) introduced UPI-PayNow linkage, allowing direct remittances between India and Singapore.

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Mitsubishi Heavy Industries successfully launched an H-IIA rocket carrying Japan's Information-Gathering Satellite "Optical-8."

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Karnataka Chief Minister Siddaramaiah unveiled the 'Yuva Nidhi' scheme, aiming to provide unemployment assistance to graduates and diploma holders.

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Madhya Pradesh emerged as the overall champion at the inaugural Diu Beach Games 2024, securing 18 medals, including 7 golds.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the new campus of the National Academy of Customs, Indirect Taxes & Narcotics (NACIN) at Palasamudram in Andhra Pradesh's Sri Sathya Sai district.

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President Smt Droupadi Murmu inaugurated the 5th Meghalaya Games, emphasizing the North East's vast potential for sports and athlete development.

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I-STEM is initiating 'Samavesha'—a groundbreaking project to revolutionize research collaboration across the country, at IISc Bengaluru.

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In a landmark move, the Indian Navy and Royal Thai Navy conducted the inaugural 'Ex-Ayutthaya' naval exercise, signifying an unbreakable connection between the ancient cities of Ayodhya and Ayutthaya.

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The correct answer is Chhattisgarh. The Mahtari Vandana Yojana 2024 has been introduced by Chhattisgarh to provide monthly economic assistance of ₹1000 to women.

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The correct answer is Aadhaar. EPFO has removed Aadhaar from the list of acceptable documents for proof of date of birth (DoB) for correction.

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The correct answer is Rameshbabu Praggnanandhaa. He surpassed Viswanathan Anand to become India’s No.1 Chess Player.

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The correct answer is Asian Shooting Championship 2024. Yogesh Singh won dual gold medals in the men's 25m center fire pistol event.

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The correct answer is Sue Redfern. She is poised to make history as the inaugural ICC-appointed female neutral umpire in a bilateral series.

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The correct answer is Wings India 2024. Union Minister Jyotiraditya M Scindia inaugurated Wings India 2024, Asia's largest aviation expo, at Begumpet Airport in Hyderabad.

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The correct answer is Kerala. The Drug Control Department of Kerala initiated Operation Amrith to combat antimicrobial resistance (AMR) by curbing antibiotic overuse in the state.

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The Smart Lander for Investigating Moon (SLIM) is the mission developed by JAXA for landing on the Moon.

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India's first Graphene Centre and IoT CoE were inaugurated in Kerala.

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The tallest statue of Dr. B.R. Ambedkar is set to be unveiled in Vijayawada, Andhra Pradesh.

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The United Kingdom (UK) is the theme country for the 47th International Kolkata Book Fair.

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At the Wings India Awards 2024, both the Kempegowda International Airport in Bengaluru and the Indira Gandhi International Airport in Delhi were jointly awarded the 'Best Airport of the Year.'

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Jagrut Kotecha has been appointed as the new CEO of PepsiCo India.

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Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated the 6th Khelo India Youth Games in Chennai, Tamil Nadu.

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Chandrakant Sompura is the chief architect of the Ayodhya Ram Mandir.

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The 19th Non-Aligned Movement Summit is taking place in Kampala, Uganda.

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The Pran Pratishtha ceremony at Ayodhya’s Ram Mandir is scheduled for January 22, 2024. The precise timing for this sacred event is between 12:15 pm and 12:45 pm, selected based on auspicious moments as per Hindu astrology.

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Sony terminated the $10-billion merger deal with Zee Entertainment on January 22 due to unmet closing conditions after over two years of negotiations.

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The 84-second 'Mool Muhurat' is the focal point of the Ram Mandir Inauguration event, during which the idol of Ram Lalla will be consecrated.

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Ravi Kumar Dahiya secured a bronze at the Grand Prix De France Henri Deglane wrestling tournament in Nice, France.

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Praveen Achuthan Kutty has been officially sanctioned by the Reserve Bank of India as DCB Bank's Managing Director and CEO, effective from April 29, 2024.

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Shubman Gill and Ravi Shastri are set to be honored at the NAMAN Awards ceremony during the BCCI Awards 2023 in Hyderabad.

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Cabo Verde has been certified as malaria-free by the World Health Organization, becoming the third African nation to achieve this status.

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the 'Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana,' aiming to install rooftop solar panels on one crore households.

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The NAMAN Awards ceremony is organized by the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) to honor exemplary performances in Indian cricket, making it a sports awards event.

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The Uttar Pradesh government announced the prestigious 'UP Gaurav Samman' award for two distinguished personalities.

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Union Home Minister Amit Shah recently launched a book titled 'Assam's Braveheart Lachit Barphukan' in Guwahati, Assam.

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India's Raiza Dhillon and Gurjoat Singh Khangura secured bronze in the mixed skeet team at the Asian Shotgun Championships 2024 in Kuwait City.

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Japan achieved a milestone in space exploration, becoming the fifth nation to softly land a spacecraft on the Moon, a significant feat in lunar exploration.

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Rohit Sharma was named captain of the ICC ODI team of the year in the ICC Awards 2023.

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The Government of India has announced that former Bihar Chief Minister, Karpoori Thakur, will be posthumously awarded the Bharat Ratna, the nation's highest civilian award.

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The passage mentions that Telangana's Chief Minister, Revanth Reddy, is accelerating welfare initiatives, notably the awaited Gruha Jyothi Scheme, with plans for a February launch.

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The passage states that India's stock market has surpassed Hong Kong's Hang Seng, securing the fourth position globally with a market cap of $4.33 trillion.

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According to the passage, the Indian Army, with 25 skilled members from The Parachute Regiment (Special Forces), is in Egypt for the 2nd India-Egypt Joint Special Forces Exercise CYCLONE.

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The passage mentions that Man Singh, a 34-year-old marathon runner from India, clinched the gold medal at the Asian Marathon Championships 2024 in Hong Kong.

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National Voters’ Day in India is celebrated every year on January 25 to encourage the country’s voters to participate in the electoral process, as mentioned in the passage.

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Ravi Shastri and Farokh Engineer were honored with the Col. C.K. Nayudu Lifetime Achievement Awards at the Naman Awards event in Hyderabad.

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Sreeja Akula secured her first international title at WTT Feeder Corpus Christi 2024 in Texas, USA, according to the passage.

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Bhopal, the capital of Madhya Pradesh, secured the 5th position among cities with a population exceeding 1 lakh in Swachh Survekshan 2023 Cleanliness, earning a prestigious 5-star Garbage Free City (GFC) rating, as mentioned in the passage.

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The Vice-President inaugurated the 'Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman' campaign, celebrating India's 75th Republic Year, according to the passage.

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The Union Cabinet approved the signing of a three-year Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) between India and Oman in Information Technology (IT), according to the passage.

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President Droupadi Murmu inaugurated Kaushal Bhawan, symbolizing India's commitment to youth empowerment through skill development.

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Indian tennis star Rohan Bopanna has become the oldest player to claim the No. 1 spot in the men's doubles rankings at the age of 43.

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The passage states that Netherlands won the FIH Hockey5s Women’s World Cup, with India finishing as the runner-up after a 7-2 loss in the final.

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Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman is poised to make history by presenting her sixth consecutive Budget.

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Janata Dal-United chief Nitish Kumar took oath as Bihar Chief Minister for the ninth time, aligning with the BJP ahead of the Lok Sabha polls.

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Sharat Chauhan, a seasoned 1994 batch IAS officer of the AGMUT cadre, has been appointed as Puducherry's new Chief Secretary.

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India has nominated the 'Maratha Military Landscapes' for inclusion in the UNESCO World Heritage List for the 2024-25 cycle.

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Bhutan's People's Democratic Party leader, Tshering Tobgay, starts his second term as prime minister, facing the dual challenges of reviving the economy post-COVID-19 and maintaining regional ties.

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GAIL, a top Indian gas firm, strengthened its LNG portfolio with a recent partnership with UAE's ADNOC Gas, marking significant progress.

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'Ek Samandar, Mere Andar,' a collection of 75 poems, was penned by BrahMos Aerospace Deputy CEO Sanjeev Joshi, as mentioned in the passage.

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The tableau on the theme 'India : Mother of Democracy' clinched the first spot at Republic Day Parade 2024, symbolizing India’s rich democratic heritage, according to the passage.

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Mandeep Jangra, an Indian boxer, achieved a remarkable victory at the NBA's intercontinental super featherweight championship in the United States, as mentioned in the passage.

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Sonam Maskar debuted impressively at the Cairo Shooting World Cup, securing the women's air rifle silver, narrowly losing to Anna Janssen by just 0.9 points, as mentioned in the passage.

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The tableau on the theme 'India : Mother of Democracy' clinched the first spot at Republic Day Parade 2024, symbolizing India’s rich democratic heritage, as mentioned in the passage.

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Two-year-old Carter Dallas of Scotland made history as the youngest to reach Mount Everest's base camp, as mentioned in the passage.

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Jharkhand state, with coal reserves of 83.15 billion tonnes, claims the title of the largest producer of coal in India, according to the passage.

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SARVATRA is a cutting-edge Multispan Mobile Bridging System crafted by ACE under DRDO, as mentioned in the passage.

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India ranked 93rd out of 180 nations in the 2023 Corruption Perception Index (CPI), according to Transparency International, as mentioned in the passage.

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Divyansh Singh Panwar clinched the ISSF World Cup gold in the 10m Air Rifle event with a remarkable final score of 253.7, as mentioned in the passage.

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Rhythm Sangwan and Ujjwal Malik secured India’s first gold in the 10m Air Pistol mixed team event at the ISSF World Cup, as mentioned in the passage.

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India claims the title of the largest sugar producer in the world in 2024, with a production of 34,300,000 tonnes, as mentioned in the passage.

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