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Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Early Life, Education and Career

Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan: Early Life, Education and Career– Dr. Sarvepalli Radhakrishnan was a multifaceted personality who left an indelible mark on Indian history as a scholar, philosopher and statesman. While he is best known for his time as India’s second President, his contributions to philosophy, education, and the propagation of Hinduism and Vedanta are as

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Appointment of R Madhavan as Chairman of FTII Pune

Appointment of R Madhavan as Chairman of FTII Pune: R Madhavan has been named as the chairman of the Film and Television Institute of India (FTII), Pune. An Overview of the News In addition to the post of Chairman, Madhavan will also serve as the Chairman of the Governing Council of FTII. Madhavan’s nomination follows

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Manish Desai Takes Charge of Press Information Bureau (PIB)

Manish Desai Takes Charge of Press Information Bureau (PIB): Manish Desai, the chief of the Central Bureau of Communications (CBC), has been transferred to manage the Press Information Bureau (PIB) by the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: September 2023 Manish Desai’s Impressive Career Manish Desai, a distinguished officer of the Indian

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Veteran lyricist Dev Kohli passes away

Veteran lyricist Dev Kohli passes away: Veteran lyricist and poet Dev Kohli passed away in Mumbai. He had penned over a hundred songs for Bollywood films such as Baazigar, Hum Aapke Hain Koun, Maine Pyaar Kiya, Shoot Out At Lokhandwala, among many others. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 He last wrote songs for the Kangana Ranaut-starrer

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R Praggnanandhaa first Indian after Anand to reach semifinals of FIDE 2023

R Praggnanandhaa first Indian after Anand to reach semifinals of FIDE 2023: R Praggnanandhaa, the first Indian after Viswanathan Anand to reach the semifinals of the FIDE World Cup 2023, defated his higher-ranked opponent, Fabiano Caruana, in Baku. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Out of four Indians, who had made it to the quarterfinals,

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Nitin Gadkari to launch the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme

Nitin Gadkari to launch the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme: Transport Minister Nitin Gadkari launches the Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP) to improve road safety through raising the safety standards of motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes in India. Aim: To provide a tool to the car customers to make a comparative assessment

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BPCL announces Rahul Dravid as Brand Ambassador

BPCL announces Rahul Dravid as Brand Ambassador: Bharat Petroleum Corporation Ltd. (BPCL) has announced cricketer Rahul Dravid as its new brand ambassador. He will support BPCL’s Pure for Sure effort and the MAK lubricant line. This fascinating collaboration exemplifies Bharat Petroleum’s strong commitment to quality, authenticity, and excellence. Rahul Dravid embodies exceptional sportsmanship, serves as

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Adobe Co-Founder Dr. John Warnock Passes Away at 82

Adobe Co-Founder Dr. John Warnock Passes Away at 82: Adobe co-founder Dr. John Warnock passed away at the age of 82, Adobe announces. He founded the revolutionary software company Adobe with his partner, the now-late Dr. In 1982, Charles Geschke. Marva Warnock created the company’s first logo, and two years later, Adobe published its first

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Mohit Kumar, representing India, emerged victorious in the men’s 61 kg freestyle category

Mohit Kumar, representing India, emerged victorious in the men’s 61 kg freestyle category: Defeated Eldar Akhmadudinov of Russia by a score of 9-8 in a tight final match. The Championship was organized in Amman City, Jordan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 Fourth Indian Junior World Champion: Mohit Kumar joins the ranks of Indian Junior

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Priya Malik wins gold at U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan

Priya Malik wins gold at U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan: Indian wrestler Priya Malik achieved a remarkable feat by bagging the gold medal at the ongoing U20 World Wrestling Championships in Jordan. Daily Current Affairs Quiz: August 2023 An Overview of the News The win makes Priya Malik only the second Indian woman to

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