Vice President Jagdeep Dhankhar inaugurated the NCC Republic Day Camp 2024 in Delhi Cantt.
On this occasion, he said that NCC cadets are a symbol of dynamism of youth and reflect the established discipline of the organization.
He further said that during the upcoming Republic Day, the women cadets will march on the ‘Path of Duty’ in two distinct contingents with two women bands.
Economic Affairs
Economic Initiatives, Schemes & Projects
2. How many crore rupees has the Central Government allocated for the ‘Prithvi Vigyan scheme? – 4,797 crores
The Central Government has allocated approximately Rs 4,797 crore for the PRITHVI VIGYAN scheme.
The scheme consists of five ongoing sub-schemes, including Atmosphere and Climate Research-Modeling Observational Systems and Services (ACROSS), Ocean Services, Modeling Applications, Resources and Technology (O-SMART), etc.
The objective of the Prithvi scheme is to enhance long-term observations of the atmosphere and ocean.
Sports
3. Where did Union Sports Minister Anurag Thakur inaugurate the ‘Beach Games’? – Ghoghla Beach
As a part of the National GI Drive Mission, ‘Kadiyal Sarees’ of West Bengal have been granted the Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
Along with this, some other products of West Bengal have been given GI tag which include Sundarban honey, Black Nunia rice from Jalpaiguri district and Tangail, and Gorod.
West Bengal Forest Development Corporation Limited has applied for a special GI tag for Sundarban honey.
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Awards & Honours
5. Who will be awarded the ‘Rashtriya Khel Protsahan Puraskar’ 2023 for Corporate Social Responsibility? –Odisha Mining Corporate Limited
The Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) has banned Odisha cricketer Sumit Sharma for two years.
This ban has been imposed on Sumit Sharma for giving multiple birth certificates.
Sharma had gone to Baroda with the team to play his first Ranji Trophy match of the season where the governing body’s disciplinary committee handed him a suspension letter.
