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Who is the recipient of the Padma Shri award from West Bengal in the field of Art?
Who is a tribal welfare worker from Mysuru?
Which state government has launched the 'Yogyasree' scheme?
Who has been awarded the 'Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023'?
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What is the profession of Prema Dhanraj, a Padma Shri awardee?
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From which state is Sangthankima, a social worker and Padma Shri awardee?
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Who is a renowned tribal environmentalist from Sindri village?
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Who is India's first female elephant mahout?
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Study Notes
International Organizations
- BIMSTEC (Bay of Bengal Initiative for Multi-Sectoral Technical and Economic Cooperation) has 7 member countries: India, Thailand, Myanmar, Nepal, Bangladesh, Sri Lanka, and Bhutan.
- Headquarter of BIMSTEC is located in Dhaka, Bangladesh.
- Indra Mani Pandey is the Secretary General of BIMSTEC.
Awards and Recognition
- Avtar Group's Top Cities for Women in India (TCWI) 2023 ranked Chennai as the top city for women with a population of over 1 million, and Tiruchirappalli as the top city for women with a population less than 1 million.
Environment
- Kyrgyzstan declared Snow Leopard as its national symbol.
- Oxford University initiated the first human trials for the Deadly Nipah Virus vaccine.
Books
- "Gandhi A Life in Three Campaigns" is a book written by M J Akbar and Natwar Singh.
- "Sanskriti ke Ayaam" is a book written by Manorama Mishra.
- "Four Stars of Destiny" is a book written by Manoj Pandey.
Banking
- IndusInd Bank introduced 'Samman RuPay Credit Card' for government employees.
Festivals
- International Camel Festival is celebrated in Rajasthan, particularly in Bikaner.
- Ganga Sagar Mela 2024 was held in West Bengal.
- Pravasi Bhartiya Divas is celebrated every year on January 9.
Appointments
- Samir Kumar Sinha assumed the role of DG in the Defence Ministry.
- Tenzin Lekphell became the Secretary General of BIMSTEC.
Ram Temple
- Ayodhya Ram Temple was inaugurated by PM Modi on January 22, 2024.
- The temple is located in Ram Janmabhoomi, Ayodhya, Uttar Pradesh.
- The architectural style of the temple is Nagara.
- The construction company is Larsen & Toubro (L&T).
Cleanliness Survey
- Indore was declared the cleanest city in India in the Swachh Survekshan 2023.
Padma Shri Awardees 2024
- 110 individuals were awarded the Padma Shri in 2024.
- Some notable awardees include Parbati Baruah, Chamai Murmu, and Sarbeswar Basumatary.
State Schemes
- The 'Yogyasree' scheme was launched by the West Bengal government to provide free training to SC/ST students for competitive exams.
Sports
- Satwiksairaj Rankireddy and Chirag Shetty were awarded the Major Dhyan Chand Khel Ratna Award 2023.
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