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India’s first space museum inaugurated in Hyderabad

India’s first Space Science Museum has opened in Hyderabad. It exhibits scale models of Launch vehicles GSLV Mark III, GSLV Mark II & PSLV, Chandrayaan-1, Mars Orbiter spacecraft, APPLE, Aryabhata, Bhaskara, Rohini RS-1& a model of the ISS.

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It is a collaborative effort b/w ISRO & BM Birla Science Centre.

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Inter-State Council reconstituted with PM Modi as chairman

Govt has reconstituted Inter-State Council & Standing Committee of the Inter-State Council. Modi is the Chairman of the Council. CMs of all States & 6 Union Ministers including Rajnath Singh, Amit Shah & Nirmala Sitharaman are the members of the Council.

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Amit Shah - Chairman of the Standing Committee.

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P. T. Usha appointed member of AAA’s Athletes Commission

P.T. Usha has been appointed as a member of the Asian Athletics Association’s Athletes Commission. She will be one of the 6 members of the AAA Athletes Commission, to be headed by Andrey Abduvaliyev of Uzbekistan.

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AAA Secretary-General (newly appointed) - A Shuggumarran.

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Jal Shakti Minister launches second edition of Swaccha Survakshan Grameen

The centre launched the country's largest sanitation survey Swachh Survekshan Grameen-2019. The aim of this survey is to engage rural communities in improvement of the sanitation status of their districts and states through an intensive campaign.

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Jal Shakti Minister - Gajendra Singh Shekhawat.

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Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman be conferred with the Vir Chakra

Wing Commander Abhinandan Varthaman, who had shot down a Pakistani F-16 near the Line of Control (LoC) in February resulting in his capture and subsequent release by Islamabad, will be conferred with the Vir Chakra.

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Vir Chakra is the third highest wartime military award in India.

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Priyam Chatterjee becomes first Indian chef to receive French honour

Priyam Chatterjee became the first Indian chef to be awarded the 'Chevalier de l’Ordre du Mérite Agricoleto' by the government of France to recognize his contribution towards reinventing the gastronomic scene in India.

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He is famous in making West Bengal’s foods with a French twist.

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IIT Kharagpur Researchers Develop Low-Cost Blood Test Device

IIT Kharagpur researchers have developed a low-cost diagnostic device to perform pathological tests by using blood. The device requires a paper strip-based kit integrated with a smartphone to enable analytics & readout functions & an LED light for imaging.

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CARE4U App was developed by IIT Kharagpur for elderly people.

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Govt appoints VG Somani as new Drug Controller General

Govt appointed VG Somani as Drug Controller General of India. DCGI heads the Indian drug regulatory body CDSCO, whose functions include ensuring the quality of drugs and cosmetics sold in the country, approval of new drugs and regulating clinical trials.

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Somani is currently Joint Drugs Controller of India.

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Govt panel recommends automatic CCI approval for cases under insolvency law

Govt constituted high-level panel has recommended a green channel route for automatic approval of certain combinations. Under the Competition Act, combinations (mergers and acquisitions) beyond a certain threshold require clearance from the CCI.

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Competition Law Review Committee is chaired by Injeti Srinivas.

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Argentina World Cup winner José Luis Brown dies at 62

Football player José Luis Brown has died at 62. He scored Argentina's opening goal in their win against West Germany in the 1986 World Cup final. He played 36 times for Argentina's football team.

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He was known by his nickname ‘Tata’

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73rd Independence Day celebrated across the country

The Nation celebrates 73rd Independence Day. PM Narendra Modi hoisted the national flag at the ramparts of the historic Red Fort in Delhi.

He announced 'Jal Jeevan' mission to make drinking water available to all households.

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Govt will invest ₹ 100 Lakh Crore in infrastructure building.