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• Aug 20, 2021

•  AYUSH: Sowa-Rigpa - Practiced Locations, Infrastructure in India, Origin, Training and Education, National Institute [ Education, Science & Technology, Health, Agriculture, Agro Industry & Allied Activities ]

  SOWA-RIGPA

  • Ministry of Ayush.
  • One of the oldest, living and well documented medical tradition of the world.
  • Derived from Bhoti language which means ‘Knowledge of Healing’ .
  • Commonly known as Amchi system of medicine.
  • Practice of Sowa-Rigpa is similar to “Ayurveda” .

  Practiced Locations

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•  Case Study of Securing Funding for Bangalore Metro Rail Project- European Investment Bank (EIB) [ Economics ]

  Government of India and European Investment Bank (EIB) signed the Finance Contract for lending of € 300 million for Bangalore Metro Rail Project Phase II Line R6. Project will be implemented in 5 years from date of commencement.

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•  🌟 Kyasanur Forest Disease (February - 2019) [ Health ]

  Kyasanur Forest disease (KFD) is caused by Kyasanur Forest disease virus (KFDV) , a member of the virus family Flaviviridae. KFDV was identified in 1957 when it was isolated from a sick monkey from the Kyasanur Forest in Karnataka (formerly Mysore) State, India. Since then, betwe…

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•  🌟 What Was LOP? Blue Revolution: India Second Largest Fish Producing Country (Important) [ Agriculture, Agro Industry & Allied Activities ]

  With removal of “Letter of Permit” or “L. O. P.” system in the Indian E. E. Z since January 2017, overall fish production has increased to approximately 18.86 % in comparison to the last three years & inland fisheries sector has registered a growth of 26 % .

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•  KHELO INDIA Launches Unique Programme to Nurture Sporting Talent [ Sports ]

  Sports Authority of India (SAI) shortlisted 734 young players for scholarship programme under KHELO INDIA Talent Identification Development Scheme. Move came following successful conduct of Khelo India School Games.

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•  National Deworming Day [ Important Days ]

  National Deworming Day is celebrated all over India on 10^th of February. It is a government mission held on 10^th of February aimed to reduce cases of worm infection among kids all over India. It is a day dedicated to deworm all school going children of country to give them a heal…

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•  DARKNESS: World’S Largest Superconducting Camera Can Spot Nearby Exoplanets [ Science & Technology ]

  Scientists have developed world՚s largest superconducting camera that can spot planets around stars near our solar system. Distinguishing that planet՚s light from its star can be problematic.

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•  Government Launches TAMRA Portal and Mobile App [ Government Schemes/Projects ]

  Ministry of Mines has launched Transparency, Auction Monitoring and Resource Augmentation (TAMRA) Portal and Mobile Application. Its aim is to ensuring transparent award of statutory Clearances for mining operations. It is an interactive platform to speed up mining activity.

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•  Surajkund International Crafts Mela [ International Relations & Organizations ]

  The 31^st edition of Surajkund International Crafts Mela starts from February 1^st having tight security. The carnival will last for 15-day. It is inaugurated by Haryana chief minister Manohar Lal Khattar. Over 20 countries are participating in event with Egypt as a partner country…

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•  Measures to Improve Railway Food Quality CRB Reviews Food Safety System on Railways [ Railways ]

  In a railway Board high-level meeting it was decided that license would be mandatory for food business operators involved in catering services having annual turnover of more than ₹ 12 lakh per year.

  Railways Measures to Improve Food Qualit…

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