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Today in History
Bhakra Nangal Dam
Bhakra Nangal Dam is a gravity dam across the Sutlej River Himachal Pradesh. Bhakra Nangal is the fourth largest dam in India. Its reservoir is known as ‘Gobind Sagar’ which…
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Science
PM expresses gratitude to doctors and nurses on crossing 100 crore vaccinations
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has expressed gratitude to doctors, nurses, and all those who worked on crossing 100 crore vaccinations. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said. “India…
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National
Indigenous cure of Mastitis, an ailment of dairy cattle
Indigenous knowledge shared by Gujarat-based farmer can combat Mastitis, an ailment of dairy cattle | Source: Ministry of Science & Technology Utilizing an indigenous knowledge system shared by a farmer from Gujarat,…
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World Food Day 2021
World Food Day was celebrated every year on 16 October, across the world. It is observed to raise awareness of the issues behind poverty and hunger. It is celebrated widely…
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National
JNPT records 40.40% growth in container traffic in first half of FY 21-22
Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust | Source: A.Savin, WikiCommons Jawaharlal Nehru Port Trust (JNPT), one of India’s premier container ports, handled 2,703,051 TEUs during the first half of this financial year,…
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National
BIS celebrates World Standards Day
On the occasion of World Standards Day, the Bureau of Indian Standards (BIS) organized a day-long event on the theme of ‘Shared Vision for a Better World’ Standards for Sustainable…
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PM to deliver video address in an event to dedicate seven new Defence Companies to the Nation on 15th October
On the auspicious occasion of Vijayadashami, Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi will deliver a video address at an event organized by the Defence Ministry, to dedicate the seven new Defence…
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Today in History
World Standards Day
World Standards Day, also known as International Standards Day, is celebrated on 14 October each year, the day honours the efforts of the thousands of experts who develop voluntary standards…
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National
Tea & banana waste used to develop non-toxic activated carbon
Tea & banana waste used to develop non-toxic activated carbon (from left) Dr. Manash Jyoti Deka, Dr. Devasish Chowdhury, Dr. N. C. Talukdar | Ministry of Science & Technology A…
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PM launches Gati Shakti – National Master Plan for infrastructure development
PM launches Gati Shakti- National Master Plan for infrastructure development | Source: Ministry of Ports, Shipping and Waterways Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi today launched the Gati Shakti – National…
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Technology
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences is awarded to David Card, Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens.
The 2021 Nobel Prize in Economic Sciences is awarded to David Card, Joshua D. Angrist and Guido W. Imbens. | Source: Twitter/The Nobel Prize The Sveriges Riksbank Prize in Economic…
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National
PM pays tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his Jayanti
The Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has paid tributes to Loknayak Jayaprakash Narayan on his Jayanti. In a tweet, the Prime Minister said; “Tributes to Loknayak JP on his Jayanti.…
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Today in History
World Mental Health Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
World Mental Health Day is celebrated on October 10 every year to raise awareness of mental health issues around the world and to mobilize efforts in support of mental health.…
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Today in History
World Post Day 2024: History, Theme, and Significance
World Post Day is celebrated each year on 9 October to raise awareness among people about the role of the postal sector for people as well as its contribution to the…
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International
The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 was awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov
The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 was awarded to Maria Ressa and Dmitry Andreyevich Muratov | Source: Twitter/The Nobel Prize The Nobel Peace Prize 2021 was awarded jointly to Maria Ressa…
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