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Government introduces a new registration mark for new vehicles "Bharat series (BH-series)"

In order to facilitate seamless transfer of vehicles, the Ministry of Road Transport & Highways has introduced a new registration mark for new vehicles i.e.Bharat series (BH-series). A vehicle bearing this registration mark shall not require assignment of a new registration mark when the owner of the vehicle shifts from one State to one State to another.

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Defence Minister Rajnath Singh unveils Army Sports Institute Stadium named after Neeraj Chopra

Defence Minister unveils Army Sports Institute Stadium at Pune named after Neeraj Chopra. The Indian Army’s “Mission Olympics” program was launched with the intent to deliver medal-winning performances in the Olympics and other international events. Mission Olympics of Indian Army through Army Sports Institute has been spearheading this initiative of the Army.

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The focus of the Indian Army is to identify and train sportspersons in 11 disciplines.

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BRICS Environment Ministers adopt the New Delhi Statement on Environment.

At the 7th meeting of the BRICS Environment Ministerial 2021, the Environment Ministers adopted the New Delhi Statement on Environment, which is aimed at furthering the spirit of Cooperation for Continuity, Consolidation, and Consensus in Environment among the BRICS Nations.

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The 13th BRICS Summit is going to be held under India's Chairmanship in 2021.

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NFAI’s Online Film Poster Exhibition "Chitranjali @75" launched

National Film Archive of India's special virtual exhibition of films Chitranjali @ 75: A Platinum Panorama, presents different moods of patriotism through 75 film posters and photographs from different language cinemas. The exhibition is divided into 3 segments: ‘Freedom Struggle through the lens of Cinema’, ‘Cinema of Social Reform’, and ‘Saluting the Brave Soldiers’.

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I&B Minister also launched the E-Photo Exhibition “Making of the Constitution”.

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Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated "Karmayogi" Digital Learning Facility at ISTM, Delhi

Mission Karmayogi aims to create a dedicated workforce not only for the Civil Services but more than that it would serve the cause of Indian society. The National Programme for Civil Services Capacity Building (NPCSCB) – Mission Karmayogi was approved by the Government in 2020 with the objective of enhancing governance through Civil Services Capacity Building.

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Institute of Secretariat Training & Management (ISTM) is located in Delhi.

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The Union Minister of Women & Child Development addressed the First ever G20 Ministerial Conference on Women's Empowerment

The Union Minister of Women & Child Development addressed the First ever G20 Ministerial Conference on Women’s Empowerment which was held at Santa Margherita Ligure, Italy in a hybrid format. Minister reaffirmed India’s commitment towards addressing gender and women-centric issues through mutual cooperation.

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The G20 presidency will be held by Italy in 2021, Indonesia in 2022, and India in 2023.

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Adidas has roped in Tokyo Olympic Silver-medalist Mirabai Chanu for its ''Stay in Play'' campaign

Adidas has roped in Tokyo Olympic Silver-medalist Mirabai Chanu for its ''Stay in Play'' campaign for its latest product innovation designed to keep more menstruating women in sports. The new TechFit Period Proof tights, featuring an absorbent layer to help protect against leaks when worn with a tampon or pad.

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Sreekanth T, IAS appointed as the Deputy Election Commissioner, ECI

Sreekanth T has been appointed as the Deputy Election Commissioner in the Election Commission of India for an overall tenure of 5 years. The appointment of Sreekanth T has been approved by the Appointments Committee of the Cabinet (ACC) headed by PM Modi.

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State Bank of India (SBI) has opened a floating ATM on Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar

SBI has opened a floating ATM on a Houseboat at Dal Lake in Jammu and Kashmir's Srinagar for the convenience of locals and tourists. The floating ATM was inaugurated by SBI Chairman Dinesh Khare.

SBI also inaugurated a floating ATM in Kerala in 2004.

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SBI has over 60,000 ATMs in India, the largest network in the country.

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Jal Shakti Ministry begins SUJALAM, a 100 days campaign as part of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations.

Jal Shakti Ministry began SUJALAM, a 100 days campaign as part of the Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav celebrations to create more and more ODF Plus villages by undertaking wastewater management at the village level. The focus of this campaign is to ensure that all new emerging Households in the village have access to toilets. The Campaign will help in management of the wastewater.

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During this campaign 10 lakh, Soak-pits will be created.

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Punjab government renames 10 schools in honour of local hockey heroes in Olympics bronze-winning team.

The Punjab School Education Minister announced that the state government has renamed ten schools after the Olympic medal-winning hockey team. The Government Senior Secondary School (GSSS), Mithapur, Jalandhar has been named after hockey team captain Manpreet Singh. The school will now be called Olympian Manpreet Singh Government Senior Secondary School, Mithapur.

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The men’s Indian hockey team won the Olympic medal after a 41-year wait.

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First commercial flight takes off from Tezu airport.

In a major boost to air connectivity in eastern Arunachal Pradesh, Chief Minister flagged off the first scheduled flight of Flybig Airlines from Tezu airport in Lohit district to Guwahati. Operationalization of the Tezu airport will boost connectivity of Eastern Arunachal that will facilitate easy and fast accessibility to economical activities, business and health services

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Arunachal Pradesh shares international borders with Bhutan, Tibet-China, and Myanmar.