1.Union Minister Hardeep Singh Puri E-Launches Kochi Metro Thykoodam-Petta Stretch:
Housing & Urban Affairs Minister Hardeep Singh Puri launched Thykoodam-Petta stretch of Kochi Metro through video conference. The launch marks the completion of Phase I of Kerala Metro service which is estimated to be completed at a cost of Rs ₹6218 crore. Kochi metro has a dedicated Automated Fare Collection system.
2.Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission Signs MoU With Northeast Small Finance Bank:
Assam State Rural Livelihoods Mission (ASRLM) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with North East Small Finance Bank (NESFB) on Saturday to work in cohesion in support of Bank Linkage of the Self-Help Groups (SHGs) and Producer Groups/ Enterprises under ASRLM.ASRLM is the first amongst all the State Livelihood Missions to initiate the signing of MoU with the new generation small finance banks. The MoU was signed by Utpala Saikia, SMD, ASRLM and Rupali Kalita, Managing Director cum CEO, NESFB.
3.Delhi CM Arvind Kejriwal Relaunches ’10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute’ Anti-Dengue Campaign:
Delhi’s Chief Minister Arwind Kejriwal will kicked-off the second edition of the 10-week long anti-dengue campaign. The aim of this campaign is to create awareness on prevention of vector-borne diseases like dengue among the people of Delhi, said the officials.Last year, the ’10 Hafte 10 Baje 10 Minute’ campaign received support from many celebrities as well as government officials.
4.Gujarat Will Be First To Implement National Education Policy 2020:
Gujarat Chief Minister Vijay Rupani said his government aims to become the first to implement the National Education Policy (NEP) 2020 and will soon form a task force to create a road map for the same.It comprises of 15 politicians, administrative officials and academicians. It is to study NEP-2020 and take implementation measures.
5.Union Minister Thaawarchand Gehlot Launched ‘24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline ‘KIRAN’:
Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment Thaawarchand Gehlot virtually launched the 24×7 Toll-Free Mental Health Rehabilitation Helpline “KIRAN” (1800-500-0019). The aim is to provide relief and support to persons with Mental Illness.
6.DRDO Successfully Flight Tests Hypersonic Technology Demonstrator Vehicle (HSTDV):
A product of the Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO), the vehicle supposedly utilizes air-breathing scramjet technology to propel it to hypersonic speeds. The cruise vehicle attained 6 times the speed of sound.India has now joined a group of nations including the US, Russia & China that have demonstrated hypersonic technology.
7.Uttarakhand govt to develop ‘Sanskrit grams’ across state
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After noting significant progress in a pilot programme to teach Sanskrit to residents of two villages in Uttarakhand, the state government gave it a go-ahead to authorities to develop ‘Sanskrit grams’ across the state.Sanskrit is the second official language in Uttarakhand.The state government currently runs 97 Sanskrit schools, where an average of 2,100 students study each year.The villages of Kimotha in Chamoli district and Bhantola in Bageshwar district were earlier developed as Sanskrit villages.Residents have started using the language in their daily communication and they also sing folk songs in Sanskrit.
8.Haryana CM Manohar Lal Khattar launches WhatsApp chatbot ”Apka Mitra”
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Haryana Chief Minister Manohar Lal Khattar launched an online platform for admission in undergraduate courses in government-aided and self-finance colleges for the new academic session.With this platform, the students will now be able to complete their entire admission process while sitting at home.Khattar, also launched the first-of-its-kind educational WhatsApp chatbot ‘Apka Mitra’ to resolve any admission related queries of the students.Students can send a message on Whatsapp chatbot number 7419444449 to get information regarding admission & scholarship.
