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6 Vande Bharat Express Trains
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi flagged off six Vande Bharat Express trains, it will cover routes Tatanagar- Patna, Bhagalpur- Dumka- Howrah, Gaya- Howrah , Deoghar- Varanasi, Rourkela- Howrah and Brahampur- Tatanagar Vande Bharat trains.
Vande Bharat Express
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CREATE
- Union Minister for MSME Jitan Ram Manjhi inaugurated the Centre for Rural Enterprise Acceleration through Technology (CREATE) setup at Leh through virtual mode.
MSME Classification and Criteria
Composite Criteria: Investment in Plant & Machinery/equipment and Annual Turnover
| Classification | Micro | Small | Medium |
| Mfg and Services |
Investment: <Rs 1 Cr. Turnover: <Rs 5 Cr. |
Investment: <Rs 10 Cr. Turnover: <Rs 50 Cr. |
Investment: <Rs 20 Cr. Turnover: <Rs 100 Cr. |
Country's first 'Vande Metro'
- Prime Minister Narendra Modi will flag off the country's first 'Vande Metro' service during his two-day visit to Gujarat.
About Metro in India
| The Kolkata Metro was the first metro network in India commissioned in1984. | Delhi Metro makes the largest and busiest network of all India. |
55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI)
- The Information and Broadcasting Ministry has introduced a "Best Debut Indian Film Section 2024" at the 55th International Film Festival of India (IFFI), scheduled in Goa from November 20-28, 2024.
About IFFI
| Founded in 1952 | Currently held in Goa |
Buddha’s Middle Path: Guide for Global Leadership
- Union Minister Kiren Rijiju, speaking at the conclave titled “Buddha’s Middle Path – Guide for Global Leadership” in Mumbai, emphasised Maharashtra's importance, with its large Buddhist population, in spreading Buddha's values across India.
About Lord Buddha
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G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting
- Union Minister Ram Nath Thakur participated in the G20 Agriculture Ministerial Meeting in Cuiabá, Brazil, from September 12-14, 2024.
About G20
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Aadi Vyakhyan 06
- A joint academic event titled "Aadi Vyakhyan 06: National Seminar on Preserving Tribal Languages Utilising Technology & Indian Multilingualism: Policy & Practices" was organised by NTRI and CFEL, Visva-Bharati University at Bhasha Bhavana, Santiniketan, in hybrid mode on September 12-13, 2024.
Articles related to Tribals
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National Security Strategies Conference
- Union Minister Amit Shah, chaired the second day of the two-day National Security Strategies Conference 2024 in New Delhi.
State Special
Rajasthan offered Medical education in Hindi
- In Rajasthan, medical education will now be offered in Hindi in the state's medical colleges. The Medical Education Department made this announcement on Hindi Diwas.
About Rajasthan
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76th District of UP
- The UP government is going to declare Maharajganj's tehsil Farenda as a 76th district of Uttar Pradesh. For this, the Revenue Council has asked the District Magistrate Gorakhpur to examine and give a proposal.
About Uttar Pradesh
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Defence
Vinetra
- The Kalvari Submarine Escape Training Facility (Vinetra) was commissioned on September 13, 2024, by Vice Admiral Rajesh Pendharkar, Flag Officer Commanding-in-Chief, Eastern Naval Command, at INS Satavahana, Visakhapatnam.
Naval Commands of Navy
| Western Naval Command (Mumbai) | Southern Naval Command (Kochi) | Eastern Naval Command (Visakhapatnam) |
Science and Tech
Chamran-1
- The research satellite Chamran-1 was successfully launched by Iran and put into orbit by the Ghaem-100 carrier.
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1st comprehensive guidelines for antibiotic use
- The Indian Council of Medical Research is developing the first comprehensive guidelines for antibiotic use in upper respiratory infections, fever, and community-acquired pneumonia.
First-in-Human Clinical Trials for four promising molecules
- The Indian Council of Medical Research (ICMR) has signed Memoranda of Agreements (MoAs) with multiple sponsors under its Network of Phase 1 Clinical Trials. These agreements represent a significant step into First-in-Human Clinical Trials for four promising molecules.
About ICMR
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Environment
Ozone Gas
- According to new research, Ozone gas is reducing the growth of tropical forests leaving an estimated 290 million tonnes of carbon uncaptured each year. It calculates that ground-level ozone reduces new yearly growth in tropical forests by 5.1% on average.
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Sports
Brussels Diamond League 2024
- Indian javelin thrower Neeraj Chopra secured second place at the Brussels Diamond League Final with a best throw of 87.86m.
Major Achievements of Neeraj Chopra
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ITF Junior Tennis Tournament 2024
- Tavish Pahwa defeated Roman Kulpin in the final of the ITF junior tennis tournament for his maiden title in the international junior circuit in Colombo.
Grand Slams of Tennis
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Asian Champions Trophy 2024
- Indian men's hockey team defeated Pakistan 2-1 in its final group stage match in Asian Champions Trophy 2024, at the Moqi Hockey Training Base in Hulunbuir, China.
About Hockey India
| Estb: 2009 | HQ: New Delhi | President: Dilip Kumar Tirkey |
Art and Culture
Karam festival
- The Karam festival is celebrated across Jharkhand with great religious fervour and enthusiasm. This popular harvest festival pays tribute to the Karam tree.
Major Festivals of Jharkhand
| Sarhul, Karam, Jawa, Tusu Parab or Makar, Hal Punhya, Bhagta Parab, Rohini, Bandna, Jani-Shikaar |
Thiruonam
- Kerala is celebrating Thiruonam, the most auspicious day of Onam, on September 15, marking the peak of the state's largest cultural festival.
Major Festivals of Country
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Awards and Honours
Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar
- The Secretary, Administrative Reforms and Public Grievances, Mr. V. Srinivas ji was awarded the Rajbhasha Kirti Puraskar by Union Minister Amit Shah.
About Hindi Language
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Important Days
National Engineers Day
- India celebrates National Engineers Day 2024 on September 15. Marks the birth anniversary of Sir M. Visvesvaraya, India's first Engineer known for his pioneering work in civil engineering.
About National Engineers Day
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