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UN Women and Kerala government collaborate for India's first Gender Data Hub

The Gender Hub builds on the goals established through the International Conference on Gender Equality held in November 2015, to collect, analyze and use more nuanced data and inform policy formulation in a manner that the center-stages women's rights.

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Chief Minister: Pinarayi Vijayan; Governor: Arif Mohammad Khan

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Ratan Tata honoured with 'Global Visionary of Sustainable Business and Peace' award by FIICC for "unity, peace and sustainable''

A man respected by the business communities of all the three countries – India, Israel and UAE.Ratan Tata's support toward Israel has been unstinted. His commitment to put India on the global map with dignity and respect has been noted by each and everyone

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Federation of Indo-Israel Chambers of Commerce (FIICC)

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Lewis Hamilton pips Jordan Henderson to win BBC’s Sports Personality of the Year

The 35-year-old driver, who last month equaled Michael Schumacher’s record of seven F1 titles, overcame Jordan Henderson and Hollie Doyle to win the British broadcaster’s prestigious prize.He was also praised for his role in the 'Players Together campaign'.

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He is a British racing driver;
Team: Mercedes

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Launched JSA II: Catch the Rain Awareness Generation Campaign

The campaign was launched jointly by Jal Shakti Minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat and Youth Affairs and Sports Minister Kiren Rijiju. The awareness generation phase of the campaign will run from mid-December 2020 to March 2021.

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Aim:- Focus on water conservation and rainwater harvesting.

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PM Narendra Modi will inaugurate India International Science Festival (IISF) 2020

To promote scientific temper in society, Ministries of Science and Technology & Earth Sciences in association with Vijnana Bharati conceptualized the IISF. It aimed to help youth to develop 21st Century skills, with a focus on scientific knowledge.

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Science and Technology Minister: Harsh Vardhan

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Senior Congress leader Motilal Vora passes away at the age of 93 in Delhi

Motilal Vora passed away due to post-Covid-19 complications and He also had a lung infection. Vora was a Rajya Sabha member from Chhattisgarh and All India Congress Committee (AICC) treasurer for 16 years till 2018

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the former chief minister of Madhya Pradesh

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European Union approves Pfizer-BioNTech's corona vaccine for use in 27 nation grouping

EU’s executive commission gave the green light after the European Medicines Agency said the vaccine meets safety and quality standards. The Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said doses will be available for all EU countries, at the same condition

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EU members: 27;
HQ: Belgium, Brussels

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Aesthetic Dhokra Decorative Pieces Added to the Tribes India Collection

Dhokra is a non-ferrous metal casting style that uses the lost-wax technique.These products reflect simplicity & motifs of tribal and folklife & make for excellent gifting options.Dhokra products are statues of fish, elephants & hangers from Lohra tribes.

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The tribe extends from Jharkhand to West Bengal and Orissa

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First flight operations flagged off on Belgaum -Surat – Kishangarh route under Regional Connectivity Scheme – UDAN

The first flight operations from Belgaum (Karnataka) to Surat (Gujarat) to Kishangarh (Ajmer) route aligns with the government’s objective to provide air connectivity with metros to the Tier-2 & Tier-3 cities of the country under UDAN.

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UDAN: Ude Des Desh Ka Aam Nagrik
Launched: 2017

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60 percent rise in Leopard population across the Country;India now has 12,852 leopards.

‘Status of Leopard in India 2018’ report was released by Union environment minister Prakash Javadekar. States of MP(3,421), Karnataka(1783), and Maharashtra(1690) have recorded the highest leopard estimates. Leopards are the most adaptable carnivores.

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Leopard: Panthera pardus

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Union Government for first time lays down Rights to the Electricity Consumers through “Electricity Rules 2020''

Union Ministry of Power has promulgated rules laying down the rights of power consumers in the country. New electricity rules give consumers across India have the right to a 24x7 supply.DISCOMs have to ensure a minimum standard of service under this act.

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Minister of State (Independent Charge) for Power :- R.K.Singh

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Asian Development Bank Approves $231 Million Loan for a Hydropower Project in Assam

The Lower Kopili Hydroelectric Power facility will utilize water from the Kopili river to produce around 120 MW of electricity.The project will double the hydropower generation capacity of Assam Power Generation Corporation Limited.

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Kopli project: Dima Hasao district of Assam

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National Mathematics Day 2020 to commemorate birth anniversary of Srinivasa Ramanujan: December 22

The legendary mathematician Srinivasa Ramanujan made extraordinary contributions to mathematical analysis, number theory, infinite series & continued fractions. Mainly to honour Ramanujan's work in the field of mathematics. First observed this day in 2012.

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His work: Analytical theory of numbers & elliptic functions.

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CIL subsidiary Western Coalfields to enter into joint venture with Orissa Mineral Development Corporation

CIL subsidiary Western Coalfields Ltd (WCL) will enter into a joint venture with OMDC taking up five coal blocks in the Raigad district on the Odisha-Chhattisgarh border.WCL is planning for a peak production capacity of 75 million tonnes.

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There 20 more mines will be opened by 2023-24.

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Gujarat signs MOU to establish Gujarat-Special Education Region at Dholera

Cerestra Managers Private Limited for establishing a global level Gujarat-Special Education Region (G-SER) at Dholera Special Investment Region (DSIR). Dholera is the 1st Greenfield Industrial City is being established to meet the Industrial 4.0

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CM :Vijay Rupani;
Governor: Acharya Devvrat

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ICICI floats 'Infinite India' platform to help MNCs set shop in country

This platform to provide banking and other valued services to foreign companies for setting up or expanding business in the country.As an ‘Authorised Dealer Category 1’, the bank can authorise the setting up of liaison offices (LO), branch offices (BO) .

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CEO: Sandeep Bakhshi;
Headquarters: Mumbai

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Central Bank of India launches ‘RuPay Select’ Contactless Debit Card

This innovative offering by the bank in the form of RuPay Debit Select Card will focus on customers’ lifestyle, fitness, rejuvenation, nutrition, and personal care. These cards also come with features such as facilitating offline transactions.

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MD & CEO :Pallav Mohapatra;
HQ: Mumbai

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Bank of Baroda signs MoU with defence forces for new Baroda Military Salary package

It will be offered to serving and retired personnel of IAF through the Bank's network of ove domestic branches & business correspondent. It covers Personal Accidental Insurance, Permanent Total Disability, Air Accident Insurance, etc.

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BOB Headquarters: Alkapuri, Vadodara.
Founded: 20 July 1908.