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1) Durga Puja of Kolkata inscribed into the representative list of Intangible Cultural Heritage of Humanity by The 16th Committee of UNESCO.
A) It is the first Festival of Asia to achieve recognition as UNESCO ICH of Humanity.
B) 14 Intangible Cultural Heritage Elements from India have now been inscribed on UNESCOs Representative List.
C) The Representative List of ICH humanity has 492 elements.
D) UNESCO Intends to enhance visibility of communities cultural practices aiming to safeguard intangible cultural heritage of communities globally.
2) The Union Cabinet approves the 76000 crore Programme for Development of Semiconductors and Display Manufacturing Ecosystem in India.
A) It is aimed at making India Global hub of electronic system design and manufacturing.
B) Scheme will provide fiscal support of utpo 50% of the project cost.
C) Entire programme would lead to 35000 high quality direct jobs and indirect employment of 1 lakh persons.
3) The Government of India approves the Treaty on Mutual Legal Assistance in Criminal Matters with the Government of Poland.
A) It aims to enhance effectiveness in investigation and prosecution of crimes through cooperation and mutual legal assistance.
B) Gazette notification will be issued under relevant provisions of CRPC 1973 to give effect to provisions in India.
4) Cabinet approves an incentive scheme to promote Rupay debit cards and BHIM UPI transactions.
A) Under the scheme acquiring banks will be incentivised by way of paying a percentage value of transactions (person to person) done through Rupay debit cards and BHIM UPI.
B) It will also help in making accessible digital modes of payments to unbanked and marginalized populations.
C) Scheme has been formulated in compliance with Budget FY 2021-22.
5) The President of India inaugurated Ramna Kali Mandir, destroyed during the Indo-Pak war of 1971.
A) It is a famous Hindu Shrine located in Dhaka.
B) It was destroyed by Pakistani Forces during Operation Searchlight 1971.
C) India supported renovation and conservation of historic temples with the help of the Government of Bangladesh.
6) NTPC announces India’s first Green Hydrogen Microgrid Projects to be set up at Simhadri, Andhra Pradesh.
A) Project will be a precursor to large scale hydrogen energy storage projects.
B) Hydrogen produced during sunshine hours will be stored at high pressure and electrified using 50 KW Solid Oxide Fuel Cell.
C) It will open doors for decarbonising far off regions like Ladakh and Jammu and Kashmir.
7) BJP Ladakh MP Tsering Namgyal demands to include Ladakh region in Sixth Schedule.
A) It will safeguard land, employment and the cultural identity of the local population.
B) Sixth Schedule under Article 244 provides for formation of Autonomous District Councils (ADC).
C) Sixth schedule currently applies to the North eastern states of Assam, Meghalaya, Mizoram and Tripura.
8) Seven times F1 champion Lewis Hamilton receives Knighthood for services to Motorsport.
A) Hamilton holds the record for most race wins i.e 103.
B) Hamilton becomes fourth F1 driver to be knighted.
C) Recently Hamilton lost out on what would have been eight titles on the last lap at Abu Dhabi Grand Prix.
9) NASAs Parker Solar Probe enters the Solar Atmosphere for the first time in history.
A) Probe has flown through the Sun’s Upper atmosphere, the Corona and Sampled particles and magnetic fields.
B) It becomes a new milestone in the field of Solar Science.
C) Parker Solar Probe was launched in 2018 to explore mysteries of the sun.
10) Eighth Indian Ocean Dialogue hosted by Indian Council for World Affairs (ICWA).
A) India is focussed on Freedom of Navigation and respect for Maritime laws in Indian Ocean Region and greater Indo Pacific.
B) Minister of State for External Affairs said India’s Vision of the region is based on SAGAR doctrine encompassing political, security, economic and socio cultural spheres.
