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1
Which of these days is celebrated on 28th September every year?
World Rabies Day is celebrated annually on September 28 to raise awareness
about rabies prevention. The theme for 2018 is 'Rabies: Share the message. Save a life'.
The day marks the death anniversary of Louis Pasteur, the French chemist, and
microbiologist, who developed the first rabies vaccine.
2
Who Launched Centre Of Excellence For Data Analytics And DigiVaarta?
3
From which date the 2nd edition of the cycle race, 'Dalmia MTB Arunachal; Hornbill's Flight International
Race' will be held and to which date it will run?
The 2nd edition of the cycle race, 'Dalmia MTB Arunachal; Hornbill's Flight
International Race' will be held on 14-22 November. The cycling track extends from
Itanagar, Arunachal Pradesh to Mechuka in the West Siang district about 650 km away.
More than 100 cyclists from over 10 countries will participate. The total prize money for the
race is of Rs 22.5 lakhs.
4
Who set a national record in men's long jump in the National Open athletics championships?
The Supreme Court on 28 September 2018 allowed entry of women of all ages
into the Ayyappa temple at Sabarimala in Kerala. The SC said banning entry of women to
Kerala's Sabarimala temple is gender discrimination and the practice violates rights of
Hindu women. The court gave its verdict on a clutch of pleas challenging the ban on entry
of women at Sabarimala in Kerala.
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By Which year ‘USAID-India End TB Alliance’: alliance formed between India, United States to combat tuberculosis ?
‘USAID-India End TB Alliance’: alliance formed between India, United States to combat tuberculosis in the year 2025.
7
Which of these states bagged the first prize in the state category for comprehensive
development of tourism during the National Tourism Awards 2016-17 ceremony?
Tourism Minister K J Alphons presented National Tourism Awards 2016-17 in
various segments of the Travel, Tourism, and Hospitality. Andhra Pradesh bagged the first
prize in state category for comprehensive development of tourism followed by Kerala.
Rajasthan and Goa jointly shared the third prize. India will be the host country for official
World Tourism Day celebrations in 2019.
8
What type of blood test is to be introduced by Abbott for early prediction of heart attack?
Abbott announced it is to introduce a high-sensitive troponin-I blood test in India. This test can predict chances of a heart attack or other cardiac event months to years in advance.
9
Which of these eminent Marathi litterateur and translator passed away recently?
Eminent Marathi litterateur and translator Kavita Mahajan passed away in Pune on
27 September 2018. She was the winner of 2011 Sahitya Akademi translation award. Her
fluent translation from Urdu to Marathi of 17 short stories by Ismat Chugtai won her the
2011 Sahitya Akademi prize for best translation.
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To encourage practice of ayurveda, India has recently set up an 'Ayush Information Cell' at its embassy premises in
To encourage practice of ayurveda, India has set up an 'Ayush Information Cell' at its embassy premises in Romania to create awareness about the traditional Indian system of medicine. The cell was digitally inaugurated by Vice President Venkaiah Naidu during his visit to Romania earlier this month.
