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What was the theme of the World Heritage Young Professionals’ Forum held alongside the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee?

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The theme was “World Heritage in the 21st Century: Building Capacities and Exploring Opportunities for Youth.”

Example: The theme aimed to engage young professionals in preserving and promoting World Heritage sites.

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Which event was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 21st July 2024?

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The 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.

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What is the role of the World Heritage Committee?

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The committee meets annually to manage World Heritage matters and decide on new site inscriptions on the UNESCO World Heritage List.

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How many World Heritage Sites are there globally as of July 2024?

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There are a total of 1,199 World Heritage Sites.

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Which state in India received approval to implement SBM-U 2.0 projects worth Rs. 860.35 Crore?

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West Bengal received approval for these projects.

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What was the focus of the Safai Apnao, Bimaari Bhagao initiative under SBM-U 2.0?

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The focus was on enhancing the preparedness of Urban Local Bodies for handling challenges during the monsoon season and preventing water-borne and vector-borne diseases.

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How many legacy waste dumpsites were targeted for remediation in West Bengal under SBM-U 2.0?

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A total of 118 legacy waste dumpsites were targeted.

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What was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs (MoHUA) to boost urban cleanliness infrastructure?

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The MoHUA launched SBM-U 2.0 with proposals worth Rs. 860.35 Crore.

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What is the estimated municipal solid waste generated daily by West Bengal cities?

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Approximately 4,046 tons of municipal solid waste is generated daily.

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What did the MoHFW launch to improve quality assurance in public health facilities?

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The MoHFW launched the virtual National Quality Assurance Standards (NQAS) assessment.

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What initiative did the Ministry of Health and Family Welfare launch to issue instant licenses for food vendors?

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The Ministry launched the spot food license and registration initiative.

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What is the purpose of the IPHS Compliance Dashboard launched by MoHFW?

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The dashboard is for real-time monitoring of public health facilities in India.

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What disease reduction target did the MoHFW set for 2030 under its National Action Plan?

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The target is to reduce snakebite deaths by half by 2030.

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What initiative was launched by NITI Aayog for development in Aspirational Districts?

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NITI Aayog launched the Sampoornata Abhiyan campaign.

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What was launched by Dr. Jitendra Singh to address the rising prevalence of fatty liver disease in India?

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Dr. Jitendra Singh launched the Indo-French Liver and Metabolic Diseases Network (InFLiMeN).

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What is the focus of the InFLiMeN initiative?

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The focus is on preventing and curing metabolic liver disorders, including Non-Alcoholic Fatty Liver Disease (NAFLD).

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How many French and Indian doctors are involved in the InFLiMeN network?

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The network involves 11 French and 17 Indian doctors.

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What major space event did ISRO Chairman Sreedhara Panicker Somanath launch in July 2024?

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He launched the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon as part of the first National Space Day celebrations.

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What is the significance of 23rd August in relation to ISRO?

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It marks the successful landing of Chandrayaan-3 Vikram lander on the lunar south polar region, now celebrated as National Space Day.

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How many problem statements are featured in the Bharatiya Antariksh Hackathon?

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The hackathon features 12 problem statements.

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Who launched the 5th phase of the Digital Shakti campaign in July 2024?

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The National Commission for Women (NCW) and CyberPeace Foundation launched it.

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What is the aim of the Digital Shakti 5.0 campaign?

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The aim is to digitally empower and upskill women and girls in cyberspace.

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How many women has the Digital Shakti initiative trained so far?

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The initiative has trained 6 lakh women on digital safety.

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What is the target reach of Digital Shakti 5.0?

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The target is to reach 10 lakh (1 million) women.

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What challenge did NITI Aayog launch to accelerate Zero-Emission Truck adoption in India?

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NITI Aayog launched the NITI GearShift Challenge.

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What is the focus of the NITI GearShift Challenge?

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The focus is on developing innovative business models for adopting Zero-Emission Trucks (ZETs) in India’s freight sector.

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What percentage of India’s annual diesel consumption is accounted for by road freight?

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Road freight accounts for 55% of India’s annual diesel consumption.

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What is the estimated number of bio-fortified crop varieties under cultivation in India in 2023-24?

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About 16 million hectares (Mha) are under bio-fortified crop varieties.

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What percentage of India’s annual diesel consumption is accounted for by road freight?

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Road freight accounts for 55% of India’s annual diesel consumption.

Example sentence: The transportation sector plays a significant role in India’s diesel consumption.

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What is the estimated number of bio-fortified crop varieties under cultivation in India in 2023-24?

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About 16 million hectares (Mha) are under bio-fortified crop varieties.

Additional information: Bio-fortified crops are enriched with essential vitamins and minerals.

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What program did ICAR launch to enhance target-oriented research in agriculture?

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ICAR launched the ‘One Scientist-One Product’ plan.

Example sentence: The plan aims to streamline agricultural research and development efforts.

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How many new seed varieties does ICAR aim to develop under its 100-day action plan?

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ICAR aims to develop 100 new seed varieties.

Additional information: The focus is on enhancing crop diversity and resilience.

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What new initiative did Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurate under CEPI in Faridabad, Haryana?

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He inaugurated Asia’s 1st Pre-clinical Network Facility for health research.

Example sentence: The facility will support advanced research in biomedicine.

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Which organization was THSTI selected as a pre-clinical network laboratory by?

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THSTI was selected by the Coalition of Epidemic Preparedness Innovations (CEPI).

Additional information: CEPI focuses on accelerating vaccine development for emerging diseases.

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What is the capacity of the small animal facility at THSTI’s Pre-clinical Network Facility?

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The facility can house about 75,000 mice and other species.

Example sentence: The facility is equipped with state-of-the-art animal research infrastructure.

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What initiative was launched by Union Minister Bhupender Yadav at IIT Delhi?

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He launched the ‘Ideas4LiFE’ initiative.

Example sentence: The initiative aims to foster innovation in sustainable lifestyles.

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What is the aim of the ‘Ideas4LiFE’ initiative?

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The aim is to inspire students, faculty, and research scholars to contribute citizen-centric innovative ideas/technologies to the global Mission LiFE (Lifestyle for Environment).

Additional information: The initiative aligns with environmental conservation goals.

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What is the purpose of the Mineral Exploration Hackathon launched by the Ministry of Mines?

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The purpose is to utilize AI and ML for geophysical data to identify new mineral targets.

Example sentence: The hackathon aims to leverage technology for sustainable resource exploration.

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What publication did the Union Minister release related to Telangana’s geology?

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The Union Minister released ‘Glimpse of Geology and Mineral Resources, Telangana’.

Example sentence: The publication highlights the geological richness of Telangana.

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What is the logo of the 46th Session of UNESCO World Heritage Committee inspired by?

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The logo is inspired by the World Heritage Site of Hampi.

Additional information: Hampi is a UNESCO-listed cultural heritage site in Karnataka.

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How many World Heritage Sites does India have as of July 2024?

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India has 42 World Heritage Sites.

Example sentence: The sites represent India’s cultural and natural heritage diversity.

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What was the Charaideo Maidam nominated as in the UNESCO World Heritage List?

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It was nominated as India’s 43rd World Heritage Site.

Additional information: Charaideo Maidam is an ancient burial ground in Assam.

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What did the ‘Return of Treasures Exhibition’ feature during the 46th Session of the UNESCO World Heritage Committee?

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It featured heritage items returned to India, with over 350 heritage items returned so far.

Example sentence: The exhibition showcases the repatriation of cultural artifacts.

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What is the significance of the augmented reality (AR) and virtual reality (VR) technologies used at the UNESCO event?

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They provide an immersive experience of 3 Indian world heritage sites.

Example sentence: The technologies enhance cultural preservation and visitor engagement.

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Which three Indian world heritage sites were featured in AR/VR at the UNESCO event?

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Rani ki Vav, Kailasa Temple, and Hoysala Temple.

Additional information: The sites represent architectural and sculptural excellence.

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What milestone was celebrated with the inauguration of India’s 500th Community Radio Station?

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The milestone was the launch of “Apna Radio 90.0 FM” at IIMC Aizawl, Mizoram.

Example sentence: Community radio stations promote local voices and cultural diversity.

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Which Union Minister inaugurated India’s 500th Community Radio Station?

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Union Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw.

Additional information: The minister emphasized the role of community media in empowerment.

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What are the four categories of the 10th National Community Radio Awards?

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The categories are Thematic Award, Most Innovative Community Engagement Award, Promoting Local Culture Award, and Sustainability Award.

Additional information: The awards recognize excellence in community radio programming.

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