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What is the main objective of the National TB Elimination Programme in India?
What is the main objective of the National TB Elimination Programme in India?
- To reduce the cost of TB treatments
- To increase public awareness about TB
- To eliminate TB by 2025 (correct)
- To develop new vaccines against TB
What percentage of the world's uranium is produced by India?
What percentage of the world's uranium is produced by India?
- 2% (correct)
- 3%
- 5%
- 10%
Who is the current President of Botswana?
Who is the current President of Botswana?
- Seretse Khama Ian Khama
- Mokhweetsi Masisi
- Ian Khama
- Duma Boko (correct)
Which event is celebrated as Bhasha Gaurav Saptah?
Which event is celebrated as Bhasha Gaurav Saptah?
What is the purpose of the Namo Drone Didi Scheme?
What is the purpose of the Namo Drone Didi Scheme?
On which date is World TB Day observed?
On which date is World TB Day observed?
What is the primary mission of the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC)?
What is the primary mission of the Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC)?
Which body is responsible for the promotion and progressive use of Hindi?
Which body is responsible for the promotion and progressive use of Hindi?
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Bhasha Gaurav Saptah
Bhasha Gaurav Saptah
A week-long celebration in Assam promoting the Assamese language.
World TB Day
World TB Day
A day dedicated to raising awareness about tuberculosis, observed on March 24.
Role of WHO in TB in India
Role of WHO in TB in India
WHO recognized a 17.7% decline in TB incidence in India from 2015-2022.
National TB Elimination Programme
National TB Elimination Programme
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Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC)
Visible Emission Line Coronagraph (VELC)
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Namo Drone Didi Scheme
Namo Drone Didi Scheme
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Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
Indian Green Building Council (IGBC)
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Transponder
Transponder
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Study Notes
November 2024 PIB Notes
- Bhasha Gaurav Saptah: A week-long celebration in Assam (Assamese classical language)
- Botswana President: Duma Boko
- WHO: Recognized a 17.7% decline in TB incidence in India from 2015 to 2022 (more than double the global decline of 8.3%)
- TB: Tuberculosis. A bacterial infection caused by Mycobacterium tuberculosis. Affects the lungs and spreads through air (coughing, sneezing).
- BCG Vaccine: Bacillus Calmette-Guerin Vaccine
- World TB Day: 24 March
- National TB Elimination Programme: Aims to eliminate TB by 2025 (India)
- World Challenge Initiative: By ICMR (Indian Council of Medical Research). For finding solutions to difficult health problems and developing new health technologies.
- Formation/HQ: ICMR formed in 1911. HQ in New Delhi
- Aditya-L1 Mission Payload (VELC): Visible Emission Line Coronagraph Payload; launched on 2 Sept 2023, by PSLV-C57. Placed around Lagrange Point (L1) for scientific study of the sun
- Uranium: Silvery-grey radioactive element. Australia holds the largest reserves globally. India produces ~2% of the world's uranium and ~70% of the country's reserves are in Jharkhand
- Kaveri Meets Ganga' Program: Ministry of Culture
- Alexander Zverev: Won the Paris Masters Title (annual tennis tournament)
- World Bank Loan: 15,000 crore rupees to Andhra Pradesh for Amravati Sustainable City development and construction of 3 Reservoirs
- Namo Drone Didi Scheme: Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers Welfare. Providing drones to 15,000 selected women self-help groups from 2024 to 2026 to empower rural women and assist in crop monitoring, sowing seeds etc.
- Kendriya Hindi Samiti: Highest body for Hindi promotion and progressive use (reconstituted on 9 Nov 2021; Tenure – 3 years, Total: 21 members, chaired by PM)
- Film 'Sunflowers': Qualifies for Oscars. Directed by FTII (Film & Television Institute of India) student, Chidananda S Naik
- Transponder: A wireless communication device that automatically responds to an incoming signal, used for detecting, identifying and locating objects
Additional Information
- Indian Green Building Council (IGBC): Formed in 2001 as part of CII (Confederation of Indian Industry), HQ in Hyderabad. India's premier certification body for Greening of projects & Buildings.
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