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1) The 7th Indian Navy Frigate of P1135.6 class “TUSHIL” launched at Yantar Shipyard, Russia.
A) The ship was formally named as TUSHIL which is a Sanskrit word meaning Protector Shield.
B) The construction of these ships is based on the Indian Navy’s specific requirements to meet the entire spectrum of naval warfare.
2) CSIR demonstrates an indigenously developed Mechanized Scavenging System.
A) The demonstration took place at the premises of CSIR-National Physical Laboratory.
B) The developed system is very economic and an important vehicle in the Swachh Bharat Mission.
C) It will remove indignity from the profession of scavenging.
3) The Minister of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare addresses the National conference on “International Year of Fruits and Vegetables”.
A) It was organised by the Ministry in collaboration with FAO.
B) Conference was organised as part of the celebration of the International Year of Fruits and Vegetables, 2021 declared by UNO.
C) Theme: Awareness about the nutritional benefits of fruits and vegetables for balanced and healthy diet and lifestyle.
4) NITI Aayog releases a report Titled “Health Insurance For India’s Missing Middle”.
A) It brings out gaps in health insurance coverage across the Indian population.
B) Around 20% of the population is covered through social health insurance and private voluntary health insurance.
5) Union Minister Jitendra Singh Launched India’s First Manned Ocean Mission Samudraya at Chennai.
A) India joins an elite club of nations such as the USA, Russia, Japan, France and China to have underwater vehicles do varying out subsea activities.
B) This niche technology shall facilitate MoES in carrying out deep ocean exploration.
6) Facebook name changed to “META”, company announces at Connect 2021 conference.
A) Meta in Greek means After or Beyond.
B) Meta has a new logo as well which is sort of like a symbol of Infinity.
7) Chennai-Mysore-Chennai Shatabdi express given IMS certification.
A) This train has become the first Integrated Management System certified train of Southern Railway.
B) IMS certificate has been provided for maintenance and better use of environment friendly resources.
