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Ministry of AYUSH, AIIMS to set up Department of Integrative Medicine

Ministry of AYUSH and AIIMS to set up a Department of Integrative Medicine at AIIMS. It was decided that Centre for Integrative Medicine and Research(CIMR) AIIMS may develop an integrated protocol with Ayurveda and Yoga for study on Post COVID treatment.

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Minister of AYUSH: Shripad Yesso Naik.

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PM Modi lays foundation stone of New Parliament Building under Central Vista Project

PM laid the foundation stone for the construction of the new Parliament. The four-storied New Parliament Building to be built in an area of 64500 sq. m at an estimated cost of ₹971 Crore, to be completed in time to commemorate India’s 75th Independence Day

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Contract to construct the new edifice is given to TATA Projects.

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Rajnath Singh addresses the ASEAN defence ministers’ meeting plus (ADMM-PLUS)

Rajnath Singh addressed the ASEAN defence ministers’ meeting plus (ADMM-PLUS). He stressed the need to continue the efforts to address the threats of bio-terrorism and pandemic diseases. ADMM-PLUS is a platform for ASEAN and its eight dialogue partners.

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It focusses on promoting mutual trust & confidence in the region

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Andhra Pradesh signs MoU with Survey of India for historic land survey

Andhra Pradesh signed an MoU with Survey of India for taking up the land resurvey named ‘YSR Jagananna Saswath Bhoo Hakku-Bhoo Raksha Pathakam’. A comprehensive land survey in AP is being taken after 100 years. Advanced technology to be used for the survey

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Survey of India HQ:Dehradun
Surveyor General:Lt Gen Girish Kumar

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Odisha tourism launches its flagship Eco-Retreat program at 5 locations

In its bid to attract more tourists to Odisha, the Tourism Department launched the second edition of its flagship "Eco-Retreat" programme at five locations, viz Konark, Bhitarkanika, Daringibadi, Hirakud and Satkosia. They are open till February 28, 2021.

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Odisha Capital: Bhubaneshwar
CM: Naveen Patnaik

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India would be fastest growing Asian economy in 2021 at 9.9%: Nomura

Foreign exchange and brokerage house Nomura expects the Indian economy to grow at 9.9 per cent in 2021 and it could well be the fastest-growing Asian economy in calendar year 2021 (CY21), eclipsing China (GDP growth pegged at 9%) and Singapore (at 7.5%).

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Nomura expects global growth to 5.6% from -3.7% in 2021.

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MoRTH signs MoU with Austria on Technology Cooperation in Road Infrastructure Sector

The Ministry of Road Transport & Highways signed an MoU with Austria on Technology Cooperation in Road Infrastructure Sector. It aims to create an effective framework for bilateral cooperation in Road Transportation, infrastructure development, etc.,

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Austria Capital: Vienna
Currency: Euro

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Cabinet approves MoU between India and Suriname on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine

The Union Cabinet chaired by Prime Minister Narendra Modi gave its approval for MoU between India and the Ministry of Health of Suriname on Cooperation in the field of Health and Medicine. It will encourage co-operation between the two countries.

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Suriname Capital: Paramaribo
Currency: Suriname Dollar

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Cabinet approves setting up of public Wi-Fi networks under ‘PM-WANI’

In a bid to improve wireless connectivity, Cabinet approved setting up of public Wi-Fi networks across India. It will be provided through public data offices (PDOs). It is being rolled out as part of Prime Minister Wi-Fi Access Network Interface (PM-WANI)

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PDOs need not have a licence, registration or any other fees.

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UN declares 'Invest India' winner of Investment Promotion Award 2020

United Nations Conference on Trade and Development (UNCTAD) declared 'Invest India' as the winner of the United Nations Investment Promotion Award 2020. It recognises and celebrates the outstanding achievements of the world's investment promotion agencies.

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UNCTAD HQ: Geneva.
Secretary-General: Mukhisa Kituyi.

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Human Rights Day: December 10; Theme for 2020: “Recover Better - Stand Up for Human Rights”

Human Rights Day is observed on 10 December. It marks the date when the United Nations General Assembly adopted the Universal Declaration of Human Rights (UDHR) in 1948. It proclaims the inalienable rights to which everyone is entitled as a human being.

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Humans Rights Day was formally established on December 4, 1950.

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Wrestler Bajrang Punia, shooter Elavenil Valarivan win FICCI Sportsperson of the Year Awards

Wrestler Bajrang Punia & shooter Elavenil Valarivan bagged the top honours at the FICCI India Sports Awards 2020. Cricket legend Anil Kumble received the 'Best Company Promoting Sports (Private Sector)' award on behalf of his enterprise - Tenvic Sports.

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The Awards were conferred by a jury headed by Mukul Mudgal.

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India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel announces retirement from all forms of cricket

India wicketkeeper Parthiv Patel announced his decision to retire from all forms of cricket. Parthiv Patel last played for India during their tour of South Africa in 2018. He scored 11,240 runs in 194 first-class matches, 5172 runs in 193 List A matches.

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He is the youngest wicket-keeper to represent a country in Tests

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Government to Start 1,000 Khelo India Centres To Help Retired Sports Persons

Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry hosted 10th global sports summit, TURF 2020. Union Minister of Sports addressing the summit announced the starting up of 1,000 Khelo India small centres to help retired sportspersons get employment.

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Union Minister of Youth Affairs and Sports: Kiren Rijiju.

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Noted Hindi poet and journalist Manglesh Dabral passes away

Noted Hindi poet, journalist and a Sahitya Akademi Award winner Manglesh Dabral passed away. He was awarded the Sahitya Akademi Award, India's National Academy of Letters, in 2000 for his poetry collection Ham Jo Dekhte Hain. He was born in Uttarakhand.

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His poetry has been translated in all major Indian languages.