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Kadavur Slender Loris sanctuary

October 13, 2022

The state government of Tamil Nadu has notified the establishment of Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary. Key facts Tamil Nadu is set to host India’s first ever Slender Loris Sanctuary. Named Kadavur Slender Loris Sanctuary, it will span across 11,806 hectares ..

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Mahakal Lok Corridor

October 12, 2022

The first phase of the Mahakal Lok Corridor was inaugurated recently by Prime Minister Modi. Key facts The first phase of the Mahakaleshwar Temple Corridor Development Project was implemented in Ujjain, Madhya Pradesh Under Rs.850 crore project, the precinct of ..

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Modhera – India’s first 24×7 solar-powered village

October 10, 2022

On October 9, Modhera in Gujarat was declared as the first round-the-clock solar powered village in India. Key facts The Modhera village in Mehsana district of Gujarat became the first 24X7 solar powered village in India. The village has a ..

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Cheetah Task Force

October 8, 2022

The Central Government has constituted a task force to monitor the cheetah introduction project in Kuno National Park and other designated areas. Key facts The Union Ministry of Environment, Forest and Climate Change has set up a task force to ..

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RBI Concept Note on CBDC

October 8, 2022

On October 7 this year, the Reserve Bank of India launched a concept note to raise public awareness about central bank digital currency (CBDC). Key facts The recently released concept note discusses key considerations like technology and design choices, possible ..

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Indian Air Force Day

October 8, 2022

The 90th anniversary of the Indian Air Force (IAF) was celebrated on October 8, 2022. Key facts This year, the celebration of the Indian Air Force Day is organized outside Delhi for the first time. It is being organized in ..

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Avalanche on Draupadi Ka Danda II peak

October 7, 2022

On October 4, dozens of individuals participating in a mountaineering course were hit by an avalanche on Draupadi Ka Danda-II peak in Uttarakhand. Key facts A total of 16 individuals, including 2 instructors and 14 trainees have lost their life ..

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Mysuru Dasara Festival

October 6, 2022

Mysuru Dasara Festival was celebrated from September 26 to October 5 this year. Key facts Mysuru Dasara is a 10-day festival that commences with Navratri and concludes during the Vijayadashami. It is usually observed on the 10th day of the ..

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herSTART Initiative

October 5, 2022

herSTART was recently launched by President of India, Draupadi Murmu. Key facts herSTART is an initiative implemented by the Gujarat University Startup and Entrepreneurship Council (GUSEC). It is supported by the state government of Gujarat, the Central Government and the ..

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Sarthak

October 5, 2022

NIMHANS and HelpAge India are jointly implementing Sarthak to ensure mental well-being of elderly. Key facts Sarthak is a community-based initiative that provides nurses, healthcare workers and volunteers training on geriatric mental health. The National Institute of Mental Health and ..

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