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Who of the following was conferred the PLuS Alliance Prize - a prestigious honour that recognises Research Innovation, Education Innovation, Global Leadership and Global Innovation?
Infosys co-founder N R Narayana Murthy and Mumbai-born scientist Veena Sahajwalla have been conferred the PLuS Alliance Prize - a prestigious honour that recognises Research Innovation, Education Innovation, Global Leadership and Global Innovation. The Prize of USD 50,000 was awarded in two categories; Education Innovation and Research Innovation. Both winners were recognised for the development and implementation of innovative solutions to significant global issues. Murthy was presented the PLuS Alliance Prize for Global Leadership while Professor Sahajwalla was awarded the PLuS Alliance Prize for Research Innovation for her project 'The new science of green manufacturing,'
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What is the theme of the BRICS Summit 2017?
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Building Responsive, Inclusive and Collective Solutions.
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BRICS: Stronger Partnership for a Brighter Future
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BRICS Partnership – a Powerful Factor of Global Development
Jharkhand Governor Draupadi Murmu gave her assent to the Jharkhand Religious Freedom Bill, 2017. The state government will now issue notification on the Religious Freedom Bill, after which it will become an Act. With this Jharkhand, become seventh state in the country to have anti-conversion law. Other six states with similar law are Maharashtra, Chhattisgarh, Odisha, Madhya Pradesh, Gujarat and Himachal Pradesh.
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Which of the following agencies launched National Nutrition Strategy recently?
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National Oilseeds and Vegetable Oils Development Board
The national nutrition strategy, unveiled recently, focuses on governance reforms, convergence of state/district implementation programmes, counselling and community-based monitoring to significantly reduce undernourishment in the country. The aim is ensure that states create customized state/district action plans to address local needs and challenges. This is especially relevant in view of enhanced resources available with the states, to prioritise focused interventions with a greater role for panchayats and urban local bodies.
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Press Council of India and its counterpart in __________ signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation.
The Press Council of India and its counterpart in Myanmar signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) on cooperation in the field of media during Prime Minister Narendra Modi‘s visit to Nay Pyi Taw. The first such MoU between the two neighbours assumes significance for the northeastern region of the country. Myanmar is one of India’s strategic neighbours and shares a 1,640-km-long border with a number of northeastern states, including militancy-hit Nagaland and Manipur.
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Which country Sushma Swaraj arrived recently for third Eastern Economic Forum?
External Affairs Minister Sushma Swaraj arrived in Russian port city of Vladivostok on a three-day visit to attend the third Eastern Economic Forum which will deliberate on pressing issues relating to global trade.
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Which institute was awarded its First International Project in Myanmar to Punj Lloyd-Varaha?
The National Highway Authority of India has awarded its first international project in Myanmar to a joint venture of Punj Lloyd-Varaha. This is for the upgradation of the Yagyi–Kalewa section in Myanmar to two lanes with earthern shoulder in the engineering, procurement, and construction mode.
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How many teachers are honoured with the national awards on the occasion of Teachers Day?
