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10 January, 2025
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Mon 29 Jul, 2024
National News
4th anniversary of the implementation of NEP 2020
- The Ministry of Education celebrated the 4th anniversary of the implementation of the National Education Policy 2020 (NEP 2020) with Akhil Bhartiya Shiksha Samagam (ABSS), 2024 at Manekshaw Centre Auditorium in New Delhi.
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International News
First meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia High-Level Task Force
- First meeting of the India-Saudi Arabia High-Level Task Force on Investments was held virtually.
- In this meeting both sides discussed various opportunities for bilateral investments in diverse areas, including refining, renewable energy and petrochemical plants.
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Quad Foreign Ministers’ meeting
- External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar attended the Meeting of Quad Foreign Ministers held in Tokyo, Japan.
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Sports
Paris Olympics: Women’s 10-metre air pistol
- Indian Shooter Manu Bhaker clinched a bronze medal in the Women’s 10-metre air pistol event and became the first Indian woman ever to win an Olympic medal in Shooting competition.
Women's Asia Cup 2024
- Sri Lanka Women clinched their maiden T20 Asia Cup title , defeating India by 8 wickets in the final at Dambulla.
About Women’s Asia Cup 2024
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Awards and Honours
Lifetime Achievement Award in field of Diabetes
- Union Minister Dr. Jitendra Singh was conferred the prestigious “Lifetime Achievement Award” at Chennai, in recognition of his exemplary dedication to the advancement of diabetology, diabetes care and diabetes research.
About Diabetes
| It is a disease that occurs when your blood glucose, also called blood sugar, is too high. | It Occurs when the pancreas does not produce enough of the hormone insulin |
Global Water Tech Award 2024
- The Delhi Metro Rail Corporation (DMRC) received the 'Global Water Tech Award 2024' in the 'organisation' category for its initiatives in environmental conservation.
About DMRC
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Person in News
Nicolas Maduro
- President Nicolas Maduro was declared the winner in Venezuela’s presidential election.
About Venezuela
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Mata Prasad Pandey
- Mata Prasad Pandey appointed as Leader of Opposition of Uttar Pradesh Legislative assembly.
About Uttar Pradesh
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No. of Seats in Legislative Assembly: 403 No. of Lok Sabha Seats: 80 |
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Important Days
International Tiger Day
- The International Tiger Day is celebrated on 29 July.
- Theme 2024: “Call for Action”
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World Hepatitis Day
- World Hepatitis Day is observed on July 28, to raise awareness about its prevention and treatment.
- Theme: "It's Time for Action"
About Hepatitis
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