Point-Wise Current-Affairs & GS (Includes Important PIB Updates) 2023 with Maps & Data- IAS, SSC Etc

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Aug 20, 2021

Myanmar՚s First UNESCO Biosphere Reserve Inle Lake of Myanmar Has Been Launched 

The country՚s first United Nation Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) Biosphere Reserve Inle Lake in Shan state has been lunched by Myanmar. For bio-diversity and eco-system conservation commitment Myanmar opens a new section by lunching this.

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Government Schemes/Projects

Nanotechnology-Based Drug Delivery System Developed by All-Women Team of IIT Delhi Researchers 

All-women team of researchers from IIT Delhi developed a new drug delivery platform based on nanoparticles with ability to boost the efficacy of antibiotics at the cellular level and improve chances of recovery from cancer-related bacterial infections.

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Science & Technology

विज्ञान और विश्वास (Science and Faith - In Hindi) 

प्रस्तावना:- विज्ञान की अवधारणा मानव को एक बेहतर जीवन के लिए अग्रसर करती है। आग जलाने और पहिए के आविष्कार से मानव ने विज्ञान के ककहरे को सीखा, चाहे अनजाने में ही। तब से वर्तमान तक मानव विज्ञान के सिद्धांतों को आत्मसात कर रहा है। लेकिन कई बार विश्वास के चश्मे से विज्ञान पर संदेह ह…

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News Snippets (Hindi)

՚samarth- Scheme for Capacity Building in Textile Sector 

Gathering on Samarth scheme was held in New Delhi to familiarize stakeholders w⟋target & functioning of scheme. Principle goal of scheme is to present talent coaching to youth for gainful & sustainable employment in textile sector excluding spinning & weaving.

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Government Schemes/Projects

New Species of Duck-Billed Dinosaurs Identified 

A new species of duck-billed dinosaurs has been identified by the Scientists from US and Spain. This species is believed to have had roamed the Earth around 80 million years ago. This dinosaur has been named for its aquiline nose and wide lower jaw, shaped like two trowels lay si…

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Science & Technology

14th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnerships 

14th CII-EXIM Bank Conclave on India-Africa Project Partnerships was organised by Ministry of Commerce in association w⟋Confederation of Indian Industry & EXIM Bank of India to deepening India-Africa economic & business ties in New Delhi.

Theme of the Conclave

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EconomicsInternational Relations & Organizations

Government to Merge Bharatiya Mahila Bank with SBI 

Government of India has Decided to merge the BMB With the SBI to ensure greater banking services outreach to women, at a faster pace. The Bharatiya Mahila Bank was founded in 2013 in order to drive economic empowerment of women.

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Policies & Governance

CSL Completes Delivery of 20 FPVs to Indian Coast Guard 

The Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) has delivered ICGS AYUSH, the 20th Fast Patrol Vessel (FPV) to the Indian Coast Guard. It is last in the series (CSL Yard No BY 520) and was delivered three months ahead of schedule. During the current financial year, CSL has delivered four FPV՚s…

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Economics

26 Religious Cities⟋Sites in 19 States Identified for Development under PRASHAD Scheme 

Ministry of Tourism provides financial assistance to state Govt. ⟋ UT Administrations under schemes of Swadesh Darshan, National Mission on Pilgrimage Rejuvenation & Spiritual, Heritage Augmentation Drive (PRASHAD) & Assistance to Central Agencies for development of tourism infra…

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EconomicsCultureGeography

Ganga Gram Project to Make 4,470 Ganga Villages Swachh Developed 

The Ministry of Drinking Water and Sanitation (MDWS) launched Ganga Gram project for sanitation based integrated development of all 4470 villages along the River Ganga with funds from NRIs to support the various Ganga projects.

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Government Schemes/Projects