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Global Spirituality Mahotsav
- President Droupadi Murmu is set to inaugurate the Global Spirituality Mahotsav, to be held at Kanha Shanti Vanam in Hyderabad, Telangana.
About Telangana
| Capital: Hyderabad | Foundation: 2 June 2014 |
Mahtari Vandan Yojana (MVY)
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi, virtually launched the Mahtari Vandan Yojana (MVY) of the Chhattisgarh government.
- Under the scheme, an amount of 1000 rupees will be transferred online every month to over 70 lakh eligible women.
About Chhattisgarh
| Capital: Raipur | Foundation: 1 November 2000 |
India’s fastest and indigenously developed Multiprotocol Label Switching router
- Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw launched India’s fastest and indigenously developed Multiprotocol Label Switching router in Bengaluru, Karnataka.
About Karnataka
| Capital: Bengaluru | Foundation: 1 November 1956 |
5th edition of 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2024'
- The Ministry of Jal Shakti launched the 5th edition of 'Jal Shakti Abhiyan: Catch the Rain-2024' to optimize rainwater harvesting and sustainable water management.
| Theme: 'Nari Shakti se Jal Shakti' |
“The Statue of Valour”
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled the 125-feet tall statue of medieval era Ahom general Lachit Borphukan named “The Statue of Valour”, at Hollongapar in Jorhat district of Assam.
About Assam
| Capital: Dispur | Foundation: 2 December 1963 |
Sela Tunnel
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the Sela Tunnel, the world's longest twin-lane tunnel, Situated at an altitude of 13,000 feet in Arunachal Pradesh.
About Arunachal Pradesh
| Capital: Itanagar | Foundation: 20 February 1987 |
“Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman” Campaign
- To commemorate the 75th Year of India as a Republic “Hamara Samvidhan, Hamara Samman” Campaign Event was held in Bikaner, Rajasthan.
- The event also witnessed the official launch of the program ‘Nyaya Sahayak’ in 500 Aspirational blocks in India.
About Constitution
| Adopted on: 26 November 1949 | Came into force: 26 January 1950 |
International News
"India by the Creek" Festival
- Dubai inaugurated the first-ever "India by the Creek" festival bringing the vibrant culture of India to Al Seef Park.
About UAE
| Situated in Arab Peninsula | Bordering Countries: Saudi Arabia, Oman |
Life Protection Plan by UAE
- A Novel Insurance Scheme named 'Life Protection Plan' launched for Indian workers in UAE, which provides 24-hour global coverage, death benefits for both natural and accidental causes.
About UAE
| Capital: Abu Dhabi | Currency: Dirham |
Defence
Ex-Bharat Shakti
- The integrated tri-service exercise “Bharat Shakti” is set to be held at the Pokhran field firing range in Jaisalmer.
Additional Information
| Indian Army Day: 15 January | Indian Navy Day: 4 December | Indian Airforce Day: 8 October |
Sports
Test Cricket Incentive Scheme
- Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) announced the 'Test Cricket Incentive Scheme' for the senior men's team, which will give players extra incentive other than the usual match fees for taking part in the longest format of the game.
About BCCI
| Estb: 1928 | HQ: Mumbai | President: Roger Binny |
77th National Football Championship
- Services defeated Goa in the Santosh Trophy final by 1-0 and lifted the title for the seventh time at the Golden Jubilee Stadium at Papum Pare District in Arunachal Pradesh.
All India Football Federation
| Estb: 1937 | HQ: New Delhi | President: Kalyan Chaubey |
Person in News
Arun Goel
- Election Commissioner Arun Goel resigned just weeks before the Lok Sabha elections, leaving the Election Commission with only Chief Election Commissioner Rajiv Kumar.
Jimmy Anderson
- Jimmy Anderson became the first pace bowler in the history of Test cricket to take 700 wickets.
Krystyna Pyszková: 71st Miss World
- Krystyna Pyszková of the Czech Republic has been crowned the 71st Miss World in a grand ceremony held in Mumbai.
| 1st Runner-Up: Yasmina Zaytoun (Lebanon) |