NCPCR launches CiSS application
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NCPCR launches CiSS application

June 13, 2022
The National Commission for the Protection of Child Rights (NCPCR) has launched a “CiSS application” under the Baal Swaraj portal to help in the rehabilitation process of Children in Street Situations. (CiSS).Baal Swaraj is a portal launched by NCPCR for online tracking and digital real-time monitoring mechanism of children in need of care and protection.
Dharohar – National Museum of Customs and GST in Goa
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Dharohar – National Museum of Customs and GST in Goa

June 13, 2022
Union Minister for Finance and Corporate Affairs Nirmala Sitharaman dedicated to the nation, Dharohar - the National Museum of Customs and GST in Panaji, Goa. Dharohar is one of its kind museums in the country that showcases not only the artifacts seized by Indian Customs but also depicts various aspects of work performed by the Customs Department.
DRDO Funding enhanced to Rs.50 crore per project
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DRDO Funding enhanced to Rs.50 crore per project

June 13, 2022
Defence Minister Shri Rajnath Singh has approved enhancement of funding under Technology Development Fund (TDF) scheme of Ministry of Defence to Rs 50 crore per project from Rs 10 crore. The TDF scheme, executed by Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), supports indigenous development of components, products, systems and technologies by MSMEs and start-ups.
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Sangita Kalanidhi awards winners 2022

May 25, 2022
The Sangita Kalanidhi will be given to renowned vocalist Neyveli R Santanagopalan (2020), eminent mridangam artiste Tiruvarur Bhakthavathsalam (2021) and violin duo Lalgudi GJR Krishnan and Vijayalakshmi (2022), a release from N Murali, president of the academy, said.
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What is Hyperloop? How it works?

May 24, 2022
Hyperloop is a concept of high-speed transportation where pressurised vehicles (or pods) travel through a low-pressure tunnel allowing for movement through the atmosphere at almost no resistance, similar to air travel.
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Anti-Terrorism Day 2022: Theme, History

May 22, 2022
Each year on May 21, Anti-Terrorism Day is observed on the death anniversary of former Prime Minister Rajiv Gandhi. In 1991, he was assassinated in a suicide bombing, by a woman belonging to the Liberation of Tamil Tigers Eelam (LTTE) terrorist troop while campaigning for his political party, Congress at Sriperumbudur in Tamil Nadu.
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Merger of govt banks is weakening banking system: says report

May 21, 2022
Recently a study was conducted by Abhiman Das and Subal Kumbhakar. Abhiman Das teaches economics at the Indian Institute of Management-Ahmedabad. Subal Kumbhakar teaches economics at the State University of New York, US. The study has found that the merger of government banks was actually weakening the banking system
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RBI decides to give ₹30,307 cr FY22 dividend to Centre

May 21, 2022
The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has approved a dividend payment of ₹30,307 crore to the Centre for the fiscal year ended March 2022. In the 2022 budget, the government had estimated that it would receive ₹73,948 crore as dividend from the RBI and state-run banks for FY22, which would be transferred this fiscal.
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Buddha Purnima 2022: All details

May 16, 2022
Buddha Purnima is celebrated to mark the birth anniversary of Gautam Buddha, who is believed to be the ninth incarnation of Lord Vishnu, as per Vedic literature. Buddha Purnima falls on ‘Purnima’ or full moon night and this year, it will be celebrated on May 16.
Posted inSports News

India won its maiden Thomas Cup Title 2022

May 16, 2022
India's men's badminton team won the Thomas Cup title 2022 after defeating Indonesia. World Championships medallist Lakshya Sen, Kidambi Srikanth and doubles players Chirag Shetty and Satwiksairaj Rankireddy stunned the 14-time champions with a dominant show.
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Wheat crisis in India: Govt Bans Wheat Export

May 15, 2022
The government has banned the export of wheat with immediate effect in order to control food prices in the domestic market. The daily average retail price of wheat has increased 19.34 per cent to Rs 29.49 per kg on May 9, compared with Rs 24.71 per kg a year ago.
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Tomato Flu detected in Kerala: Cause, Symptoms, Treatment

May 12, 2022
The Tomato flu causes rashes and red blisters on the infected child’s body which are generally red in colour and thus it is called Tomato Flu or Tomato fever. Tomato flu affects children below five years of age. The symptoms of this flu, also called Tomato fever, include rashes, skin irritation and dehydration.
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International Nurses Day 2022

May 12, 2022
International Nurses Day is celebrated on May 12. This day marks the birth anniversary of Florence Nightingale, who is hailed as the founder of modern nursing. This year the theme for International Nurses Day is “A Voice to Lead—Invest in Nursing and respect rights to secure global health."
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India elected as new chair of AAEA

May 11, 2022
India has been unanimously elected as the new Chair of the Association of Asian Election Authorities (AAEA) for 2022-2024 at the recently held meeting of the Executive board and General Assembly at Manila, Philippines on May 7, 2022.