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Varuna 2023: India-France Bilateral Naval Exercise

January 16, 2023

The 21st edition of the bilateral naval exercise between India and France, Exercise Varuna, has begun on the Western Seaboard on January 16th, 2023. Key Points The bilateral exercise, which was initiated in 1993, was named ‘Varuna’ in 2001 and ..

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Thiruvalluvar Day

January 16, 2023

The Thiruvalluvar Day is celebrated annually on January 15th or January 16th in Tamil Nadu as a part of Pongal (or Sankranti) celebrations. The day is dedicated to honoring the contribution of the Tamil poet Thiruvalluvar, who is best known ..

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Jallikattu celebrations begin in Madurai

January 16, 2023

Recently, the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, also known as ‘Eru Thazhuvuthal’ and ‘Mancuvirattu’, has begun in full swing in the Palamedu of Madurai district. Key Points This traditional event, which is a part of the Pongal celebrations and is held ..

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National Startup Day 2023

January 16, 2023

National Startup Day is celebrated annually on January 16th in India, to recognize and promote the country’s vibrant startup ecosystem. The day is marked by a week-long event, the Startup India Innovation Week, organized by the Ministry of Commerce and ..

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India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission

January 16, 2023

In a move towards a greener future, the Indian government has announced the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with the goal of making India the global hub for green hydrogen production. The mission aims to achieve a production capacity of 5 ..

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Rajasthan Becomes First State to Implement Blindness Control Policy

January 16, 2023

Rajasthan has become the first state in India to implement a policy for blindness control with the objective of ensuring the “right to sight” for its citizens. The Medical & Health Department of the state government released the policy document ..

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India’s First Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming

January 16, 2023

The Indian government has recently announced plans to set up the country’s first Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming in Shillong, Meghalaya by March 2023. Key Points The centre, which will be established under the Digital India Startup Hub through ..

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Rajasthan’s Blindness Control Policy

January 16, 2023

The state of Rajasthan has made history by implementing the first-ever policy for blindness control in the country, with the objective of “Right to Sight.” Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has taken an innovative initiative towards realizing the concept of ..

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CII Business Confidence Index

January 16, 2023

The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) has reported that the latest CII Business Confidence Index for the October-December quarter rebounded to its highest reading in almost two years, with a value of 67.6. This is an increase from 62.2 in ..

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Daily Current Affairs Quiz : January 15-16, 2023

January 16, 2023

41. Which institution recently released the ‘Survey on dietary supplements’? [A] FCI[B] FSSAI[C] NITI Aayog[D] Union Health Ministry Show Answer Correct Answer: B [FSSAI] Notes:The Food Safety and Standards Authority of India (FSSAI) recently released a survey on dietary supplements. ..