Daily Current Affairs Quiz : August 18, 2022

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Union Health Ministry launched a new campaign named ‘Paalan 1000 National Campaign’ and parenting application, focussing on development of children in the first two years.
The app was launched at the Early Childhood Development Conclave. It will provide caregivers with practical advice on things to do in their everyday routine and will help solve the doubts of parents

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Arunachal Pradesh successfully launched the first flight of drone service ‘Medicine from the sky’ from Seppa to Chayang Tajo.
The government of Arunachal Pradesh has decided to conduct a pilot project of using drones in healthcare, agriculture and disaster management in association with the World Economic Forum (WEF).

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The Principal Scientific Adviser (PSA) office to the Government of India announced the launch of the Manthan platform.
The platform aims to promote collaboration between industry and the scientific research and development ecosystem. It aims to implement technology-based social impact innovations and solutions in India.

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India’s wholesale inflation in July eased to 13.93 per cent from 15.18 per cent last month and a record high inflation of 16.63 per cent in May.
The July figure eased as vegetables, milk and fuel became cheaper. However, the inflation remained in double digits for the 16th month. It is contributed by rise in prices of mineral oils, food articles, crude petroleum and natural gas, basic metals, electricity, chemicals and chemical products, food products.

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National Health Authority (NHA) has announced performance based fund allocation to States and UTs for strengthening the registries of healthcare professionals and health facilities.
This performance based fund allocation will help in structured implementation of the Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission. R 500 crores was allocated for setting up of Ayushman Bharat Digital Mission’s offices at State and UTs by the financial year 2025-26.