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April, 2023 - - Part 2_3.1

NASA Successfully Extracts Oxygen from Lunar Soil Simulant

NASA Scientists Extract Oxygen from Lunar Soil in Vacuum Environment: NASA scientists have successfully extracted oxygen from simulated lunar soil in a vacuum environment, which could pave the way for future human colonies on the Moon. The ability to extract oxygen from lunar soil is crucial for providing breathable air for astronauts and can also …

April, 2023 - - Part 2_4.1

Prime Minister Narendra Modi revealed the book ‘Saurashtra-Tamil Sangamprashastih’

At the end of the ‘Saurashtra Tamil Sangam’ event, the Prime Minister of India, Narendra Modi, revealed a book called ‘Saurashtra Tamil Sangam Prashasti,’ authored by Somnath Sanskrit University. The Sangam celebrates the cultural and historical bond between Gujarat and Tamil Nadu, as many people migrated from the Saurashtra region to Tamil Nadu several centuries …

April, 2023 - - Part 2_5.1

Neeli Bendapudi receives Immigrant Achievement Award 2023

Neeli Bendapudi to Receive Immigrant Achievement Award for Contributions to Higher Education: Neeli Bendapudi, the current president of Penn State University, is set to receive the Immigrant Achievement Award for her significant contributions to higher education in the United States. The award recognizes immigrants who have made significant contributions to their communities and professions, and …

April, 2023 - - Part 2_7.1

Reliance General becomes first insurer to accept CBDC in tie-up with YES Bank

Reliance General Insurance accepts RBI’s CBDC e-Rupee for premium payments: Reliance General Insurance has made history by becoming the first general insurance company to accept the Reserve Bank of India’s (RBI) Central Bank Digital Currency (CBDC) e-Rupee (e₹) for premium payments. The insurer has partnered with YES Bank to facilitate the collection of premiums in …

April, 2023 - - Part 2_8.1

NPCI Bharat BillPay launches NOCS platform to process ONDC transactions

NPCI’s NBBL Launches NOCS Platform for ONDC Transactions: The National Payments Corporation of India’s (NPCI) subsidiary, NPCI Bharat BillPay Ltd (NBBL), has launched the NOCS platform to provide reconciliation and settlement services for transactions made on the Open Network for Digital Commerce (ONDC) network. This platform will serve as the foundation for the ONDC network …

April, 2023 - - Part 2_9.1

International Jazz Day 2023 celebrates on 30th April

International Jazz Day 2023 The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organization (UNESCO) has designated April 30th as International Jazz Day to bring attention to jazz and its ability to unite people worldwide in a diplomatic manner. UNESCO Director General, Audrey Azoulay and renowned jazz pianist and composer, Herbie Hancock, who is also a UNESCO …

April, 2023 - - Part 2_10.1

3 new conservation reserves declared in Rajasthan

The Rajasthan government’s recent declaration of three areas as conservation reserves has brought a ray of hope for wildlife conservation efforts and ecotourism in the state. As the state government declared three areas — Sorsan in Baran, Khichan in Jodhpur and Hamirgarh in Bhilwara — as conservation reserves. The new reserves are expected to protect …

April, 2023 - - Part 2_11.1

PM Modi inaugurates ‘NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute’

NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute Inaugurated by PM Modi: Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the ‘NAMO Medical Education and Research Institute’ in Silvassa town, located in the Union Territory of Dadra and Nagar Haveli and Daman and Diu. The institute has been developed under the Ministry of Health and is spread over a lush …