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Navies of the four member nations of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the _____— ________, ______________, _______, and ________ — were participated in the 25th edition of the Malabar Exercise, which began off the coast of Guam in the Pacific Ocean.

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Navies of the four member nations of the Quadrilateral Security Dialogue, or the Quad — India, the United States, Japan, and Australia — were participated in the 25th edition of the Malabar Exercise, which began off the coast of Guam in the Pacific Ocean.

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Malabar is a multilateral war-gaming naval exercise that was started in _____ . It began as a bilateral exercise between the navies of India and the _______________. Two more editions of the exercise were carried out in 1995 and 1996, after which there was a break until ______ in the aftermath of India‟s nuclear tests. From ____ onward, the exercise has been conducted every year. ___________ and _________ first participated in 2007, and since 2014, India, the ____ and _________ have participated in the exercise every year.

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Malabar is a multilateral war-gaming naval exercise that was started in 1992. It began as a bilateral exercise between the navies of India and the United States. Two more editions of the exercise were carried out in 1995 and 1996, after which there was a break until 2002 in the aftermath of India‟s nuclear tests. From 2002 onward, the exercise has been conducted every year. Japan and Australia first participated in 2007, and since 2014, India, the US and Japan have participated in the exercise every year.

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Malabar ____ is the first joint maritime exercise within the framework of Quad in the Western Pacific and apparently aims to frighten China. It is being hosted by the ____.

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Malabar 2021 is the first joint maritime exercise within the framework of Quad in the Western Pacific and apparently aims to frighten China. It is being hosted by the US.

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The ____ Edition of Indo-Russia joint military Exercise ______ was held at Volgograd, Russia in August 2021.

The INDRA series of exercises began in 2003 and was conducted as a bilateral naval exercise alternately between the two countries. However, the first joint Tri-Services Exercise was conducted in 2017. The last joint, tri-services exercise between India and Russia was conducted in India in December 2019.

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The 12th Edition of Indo-Russia joint military Exercise INDRA was held at Volgograd, Russia in August 2021

The INDRA series of exercises began in 2003 and was conducted as a bilateral naval exercise alternately between the two countries. However, the first joint Tri-Services Exercise was conducted in 2017. The last joint, tri-services exercise between India and Russia was conducted in India in December 2019.

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The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is being designed, developed and produced by ___________________, a joint venture between ______, Government of India and ____________

According to ________________, the company has a production facility in __________, _______ and _______. It was formed on February 12, 1998, as a joint venture between ____ and joint stock company „Military Industrial Consortium‟ of Russia.

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The BrahMos supersonic cruise missile is being designed, developed and produced by BrahMos Aerospace, a joint venture between DRDO, Government of India and NPOM, Russia

According to BrahMos Aerospace, the company has a production facility in Hyderabad, Nagpur and Pilani. It was formed on February 12, 1998, as a joint venture between DRDO and joint stock company „Military Industrial Consortium‟ of Russia.

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The Defence Corridor of UP has ___ nodes, including ________, ______, ________, __________, _________ and _________.

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The Defence Corridor has six nodes, including Aligarh, Agra, Jhansi, Chitrakoot, Kanpur and Lucknow.

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Defence Minister ____________ has commissioned indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship __________ in Chennai. Indian Coast Guard Ship __________ is the seventh in the series of Offshore Patrol Vessels, OPV.

the ship will be based in _____________

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh has commissioned indigenously built Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha in Chennai. Indian Coast Guard Ship Vigraha is the seventh in the series of Offshore Patrol Vessels, OPV.

the ship will be based in Vishakhapatnam, Andhra Pradesh

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___________ hosted International Climate Summit 2020-21

The International Climate Summit 2021 on the theme of _____________

supporting country : ___________

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India hosted International Climate Summit 2020-21

The International Climate Summit 2021 on the theme of Green Hydrogen

Supporting country: norway

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Petroleum Minister ______________ led an official and business delegation to Russia to participate in the ___ Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Summit in ____________

EEF was established in _____

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Petroleum Minister Hardeep Singh Puri led an official and business delegation to Russia to participate in the 6th Eastern Economic Forum (EEF) Summit in Vladivostok

EEF was established in 2015

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India - kazakhstan joint military exercise ___________

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India-Kazakhstan joint military exercise KAZIND-21

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Ladakh adopted two endangered species, ______________ and _____________, as State animal and State bird, two years after it was carved out as a separate Union Territory (UT) from the erstwhile State of J&K.

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Ladakh adopted two endangered species, snow leopard and black-necked crane, as State animal and State bird, two years after it was carved out as a separate Union Territory (UT) from the erstwhile State of J&K.

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Gujarat to host _____th Defence Expo-2022 in __________________

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Gujarat to host 12th Defence Expo-2022 in Gandhinagar

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Union Health Minister _______________ participated in G-20 Health Ministers Meeting 2021 hosted by _________ Presidency on the theme – ___________, ________ and ____________. He shared India‟s response to monitor Global Health Impact of COVID19 pandemic with a detailed assessment of its consequences in implementing Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs

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Union Health Minister Mansukh Mandaviya participated in G-20 Health Ministers Meeting 2021 hosted by Italian Presidency on the theme – People, Planet and Prosperity. He shared India‟s response to monitor Global Health Impact of COVID19 pandemic with a detailed assessment of its consequences in implementing Sustainable Development Goals, SDGs

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The Centre signed the tripartite _______________ agreement promising to fulfil all the conditions for development of the Karbi people within the stipulated time. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister _________, Union Minister of Shipping and Waterways, Assam chief minister _______________ and the representatives of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council in New Delhi.

The agreement mainly promised to invest _______ crore by the Assam government

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The Centre signed the tripartite Karbi Anglong agreement promising to fulfil all the conditions for development of the Karbi people within the stipulated time. The agreement was signed in the presence of Union Home Minister Amit Shah, Union Minister of Shipping and Waterways, Assam chief minister Himanta Biswa Sarma and the representatives of Karbi Anglong Autonomous Council in New Delhi.

The agreement mainly promised to invest ₹1,000 crore by the Assam government

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AUSINDEX between Indian Navy and ________________________

began in:

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between indian navy and royal australian navy

began in : 2015

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______ edition of _________-India Maritime bilateral exercise ‗SIMBEX‘ concludes

began in:

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28th edition of Singapore-India Maritime bilateral exercise ‗SIMBEX‘ concludes

began in: Initiated in 1994, SIMBEX is the Indian Navy‘s longest uninterrupted bilateral maritime exercise with any foreign navy.

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______________________ and the ________________________ have joined hands to develop a platform to promote a circular system for plastics. The new platform called, the ‗India Plastic Pact,‘ was launched by British High Commissioner to India.

first asian country to launch a plastics pact:

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World-Wide Fund for Nature-India (WWF India) and the Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) have joined hands to develop a platform to promote a circular system for plastics. The new platform called, the ‗India Plastic Pact,‘ was launched by British High Commissioner to India.

first Asian country to launch a plastics pact: India

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The plastic pact, has time-bound targets for reducing, innovating and re-imagining plastic packaging. Targets to be achieved by ______ include defining a list of unnecessary or problematic plastic packaging and items and take measures to address them through redesign and innovation. About ____ per cent of plastic packaging to be reusable or recyclable, ___ per cent of plastic packaging to be effectively recycled and ___ per cent average recycled content across all plastic packaging.

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The pact, like similar one, has time-bound targets for reducing, innovating and re-imagining plastic packaging. Targets to be achieved by 2030 include defining a list of unnecessary or problematic plastic packaging and items and take measures to address them through redesign and innovation. About 100 per cent of plastic packaging to be reusable or recyclable, 50 per cent of plastic packaging to be effectively recycled and 25 per cent average recycled content across all plastic packaging.

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The BSVI emmissions aims to cut emissions by ________ from the new vehicles.

first region in the country to provide BS6 petrol:

_____________ Limited has become 1st company to begin supply of BS-VI fuel across its ______ petrol pumps
reduction in sulphur amount?

reduction in nitrogen oxides:

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The announcement aims to cut emissions by 80-90% from the new vehicles.

first region in the country to provide BS6 petrol: Delhi

Indian Oil Corporation Limited has become 1st company to begin supply of BS-VI fuel across its 28,000 petrol pumps

reduction in sulphur amount: 80%
reduction in nitrogen oxides: 70%(diesel), 25%(petrol)

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Environment Minister ______________ inaugurates country‘s first functional smog tower in Delhi

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Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav inaugurates country‘s first functional smog tower in Delhi

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India, Kazakhstan carries out ____ edition of joint military drills __________

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India, Kazakhstan carries out 5th edition of joint military drills KAZIND-21

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India to host G-20 summit in ____ for the ______ time; ______ appointed sherpa for grouping
G20 formed in:
Troika:

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India to host G-20 summit in 2023 for the first time; Goyal appointed sherpa for grouping
G 20 formed in: 1999
Troika: India, Indonesia and Italy

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the ______ BRICS Summit in _______ format.

Theme:

The BRIC grouping‘s 1st formal summit in:

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi chaired the 13th BRICS Summit in virtual format.

Theme: BRICS@15: Intra-BRICS cooperation for continuity, consolidation and consensus

The BRIC grouping‘s 1st formal summit, also held in Yekaterinburg, Russia, commenced on 16 June 2009.

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first 2+2 ministerial dialogue held with:

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australia

also done with USA,japan and Russia also now

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____________ has topped the Rankings in the overall category in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). __________ has come second, which is followed by _____________ at the third place in the ranking. Education Minister ______________ released the NIRF Rankings 2021

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IIT Madras has topped the Rankings in the overall category in National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF). IISc Bengaluru has come second, which is followed by IIT Bombay at the third place in the ranking. Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan released the NIRF Rankings 2021

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______________ has been appointed as joint secretary in the Ministry of Cooperation
New ministry made in 2019:
Ministry made in July 2021:
Article for creation of ministries:

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Abhay Kumar Singh has been appointed as joint secretary in the Ministry of Cooperation
ministry made in 2019: Jal shakti ministry
Ministry made in 2021: Ministry of cooperatives
Article: 77

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CM of Gujarat

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Bhupendra Patel

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first state in the country to finish the target under PM KUSUM scheme for year 2020-2021

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Haryana by installing 14800 out of 15000 pumps

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_________________ campaign for Digital Onboarding & Training for street vendors launched

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‗Main Bhi Digital 3.0‘ campaign for Digital Onboarding & Training for street vendors launched

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IIT-Bombay launches _____________ that enables translation of textbooks and other study material

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IIT-Bombay launches ‗Project Udaan‘ that enables translation of textbooks and other study material

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Defence Offices Complexes in _________

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PM Narendra Modi inaugurated Defence Offices Complexes in New Delhi

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___________ launched report on ‗Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India

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NITI Aayog launched report on ‗Reforms in Urban Planning Capacity in India

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Department of Justice launched the ______________ drive across the country from 17th September till 2nd October to encourage mass registration under Tele-Law.

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Department of Justice launched the ―Ek Pahal‖ drive across the country from 17th September till 2nd October to encourage mass registration under Tele-Law.

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_________ has become the first state to adopt the Model Tenancy Act
With this _______________________ gets repealed.
The Union Cabinet, _______________, approved the Model Tenancy Act (MTA). __________ and ______________ can now adopt the Model Tenancy Act

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Assam has become the first state to adopt the Model Tenancy Act
With this Assam Urban Areas Rent Control Act, 1972 gets repealed.
The Union Cabinet, in June 2021, approved the Model Tenancy Act (MTA). States and Union territories can now adopt the Model Tenancy Act

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GI Tag:
______________ which is found in Manipur‘s Ukrul district and ___________ granted GI Tag
Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act,:
This act came into effect from:
Defined in which article of WTO (TRIPS)
Validity period:

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Hathei chilli, which is found in Manipur‘s Ukrul district and Tameglong Mandarin Orange
Geographical Indications of Goods (Registration and Protection) Act, in 1999
This act came into effect from: !5 September 2003
Article in TRIPS: 22(1)
Validity Period: 10 years further renewable

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UN appoints Nobel laureate ___________________ Sustainable Development Goals advocate to push child rights issues

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UN appoints Nobel laureate Kailash Satyarthi Sustainable Development Goals advocate to push child rights issues

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Home Minister ___________ launched Ujjwala 2.0 scheme

additional beneficiaries to be covered:

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Home Minister Amit Shah launched Ujjwala 2.0 scheme

additional beneficiaries to be covered: 10 million

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___________ Ministry forms National Steering Committee for development of National Curriculum Frameworks
chaired by:
members in committee:

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Education Ministry forms National Steering Committee for development of National Curriculum Frameworks
chaired by: K Kasturirangan
members in committee: 12

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Chairman of EC:

Article for EC:

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Chairman of EC: Sushil Chandra

Article for EC: 324

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India and ____________ to participate in the ______ edition of Bilateral Exercise ‗Samudra Shakti‘

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Indonesia to participate in the 3rd edition of Bilateral Exercise ‗Samudra Shakti‘

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__________ has retained the best performing state recognition by topping the State Food Safety Index 2020-21.
The index is made by _______________
2nd and 3rd in large states were:
last was:

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Gujarat has retained the best performing state recognition by topping the State Food Safety Index 2020-21.
The index is made by Food Safety Standards Authority of India (FSSAI
2nd and 3rd in large states were: Kerala and tamil nadu
last was: Bihar

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India hosts first India-United Kingdom Consular Dialogue through ___________________

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India hosts first India-United Kingdom Consular Dialogue through video conferencing

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_______________________ has successfully commissioned India‘s largest Floating Solar PV plant. Located at ____________________, the ____ MW floating SPV project covers an area of _____ acres

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Bharat Heavy Electricals Limited (BHEL) has successfully commissioned India‘s largest Floating Solar PV plant. Located at NTPC Simhadri in Andhra Pradesh, the 25 MW floating SPV project covers an area of 100 acres

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Union Information and Broadcasting Minister ___________________ inaugurated high power transmitters at world‘s highest radio station at ____________ in ________.

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Union Information and Broadcasting Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurated high power transmitters at world‘s highest radio station at Humbatingla in Kargil.

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Prime Minister ___________ addressed the _____ session of UN General Assembly in ________

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi addressed the 76th session of UN General Assembly in New York

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Prime Minister _________ launched the Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission (PM-DHM) via ___________
PM-DHM is being implemented in pilot phase in ____ Union Territories
The key components of PM-DHM include a _________ for every citizen
Roughly, the bottom _____ of the country qualifies for ayushman Bharat National health Protection Scheme(NHPS) launched in _________

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Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Pradhan Mantri Digital Health Mission (PM-DHM) via video-conferencing.
PM-DHM is being implemented in pilot phase in six Union Territories
The key components of PM-DHM include a health ID for every citizen
Roughly, the bottom 50% of the country qualifies for ayushman Bharat National health Protection Scheme(NHPS) launched in 2018

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__________Cucumber from Nagaland gets GI tag

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Naga Cucumber from Nagaland gets GI tag

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__________ Mehndi from Rajasthan gets GI tag

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Sojat Mehndi from Rajasthan gets GI tag

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The world‘s highest electric vehicle charging station was inaugurated in _______________

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The world‘s highest electric vehicle charging station was inaugurated in Kaza, Lahaul Spiti

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Assam‘s _________ Becomes Northeast India‘s First Beverage to Be Awarded GI Tag

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Assam‘s Judima Wine Becomes Northeast India‘s First Beverage to Be Awarded GI Tag

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Hardeep Singh Puri launches __________ consecutive edition of Swachh Survekshan

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Hardeep Singh Puri launches seventh consecutive edition of Swachh Survekshan

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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launches __________ - a digital skills programme to enhance employability of youth

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Union Minister Bhupender Yadav launches DigiSaksham - a digital skills programme to enhance employability of youth

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World‘s largest Khadi national flag was installed at ____ in _________ on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. It was inaugurated by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor __________. The tricolor, which is ______-feet long and ____-feet wide, weighs around ______ kg.

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World‘s largest Khadi national flag was installed at Leh in Ladakh on the occasion of Gandhi Jayanti. It was inaugurated by Ladakh Lieutenant Governor RK Mathur. The tricolor, which is 225-feet long and 150-feet wide, weighs around 1,000 kg.

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Kolkata‘s __________, first Indian city to commit to UN pledge, strives for efficient green energy

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Kolkata‘s New Town, first Indian city to commit to UN pledge, strives for efficient green energy

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__________ to be first Indian city to start ropeway service in Public Transportation

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Varanasi to be first Indian city to start ropeway service in Public Transportation

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India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise ___________ is being conducted in Sri Lanka
edition:

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India-Sri Lanka Joint Military Exercise ‗Mitra Shakti‘ is being conducted in Sri Lanka
edition: 8th

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___________, in a joint effort with ____________________, _________________, ______ and ___________ launched the State Nutrition Profiles for 19 States and Union Territories

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NITI Aayog, in a joint effort with International Food Policy Research Institute (IFPRI), Indian Institute of Population Sciences (IIPS), UNICEF and Institute of Economic Growth (IEG) launched the State Nutrition Profiles for 19 States and Union Territories

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