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On the occasion of Uttar Pradesh Day, the Government of Uttar Pradesh is giving 'Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman' to eminent scientist Dr. Ritu Karidhal Srivastava, who played an important role in Chandrayaan Mission, and well-known entrepreneur Naveen Tiwari of Kanpur. (Uttar Pradesh Gaurav Samman).

The Ministry of Mines has decided to send an Indian industry delegation to the African country Zambia to pursue potential copper exploration and mining projects in the African country. Copper is a chemical element with a characteristic reddish-brown color. The South American country Chile is the top copper producing country in the world.

60 Parachute Field Hospitals of Uttar Pradesh have been selected for the Subhash Chandra Bose Disaster Management Award for the year 2024 for their excellent work in the field of disaster management. The Union Home Ministry announced this recently. Under this award, the winning organization in the institutional category is awarded a cash prize of Rs 51 lakh and a certificate. In case of an individual, Rs 5 lakh in cash and a certificate is provided.

Recently PM Modi launched Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana. This is a centrally sponsored scheme, under which rooftop solar panels will be installed on more than 1 crore houses, with the help of which people will get a clean source of energy. The objective of this scheme launched by the Prime Minister is to include poor and middle class persons under the rooftop solar program. Also its objective is to bring self-reliance in the energy sector.

Recently, Himachal Pradesh launched “My School-My Pride” campaign. The campaign is part of the “Apna Vidyalaya” programme, which aims to improve education in government schools and aid student development. This campaign is also in line with the National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. The campaign encourages individuals and organizations to adopt a school and provide career counselling, remedial teaching, yoga training and financial donations. The campaign encourages retired teachers, professionals, housewives and other community members to volunteer as academic support advisors without pay.

Japan recently signed an agreement with the US to purchase 400 Tomahawk missiles, versatile long-range cruise missiles. Made in the US, these missiles can be launched from ships or submarines, targeting fixed locations such as communications and air-defense sites. Flying at low altitude, Tomahawks use satellite navigation and TERCOM radar for precise guidance. Powered initially by solid propellant and later by heat-efficient turbofan engines, they provide a strategic advantage in high-risk scenarios, enhancing Japan's defense capabilities.

Recently Nandini Krishnan translated Charu Nivedita's Tamil novel Nanthan Aurangzeb into English as "Conversations with Aurangzeb". The book is a mixture of historical novel and satire and a commentary on present times. It tells the story of a writer who meets the spirit of the Mughal emperor Aurangzeb, who then tells his side of the story.

Recently, the Supreme Court, while dismissing a plea to quash a complaint by the Serious Fraud Investigation Office (SFIO), has left an important legal question unanswered - whether the SFIO can punish police officers under the Code of Criminal Procedure, 1973. Qualifies as? Established on 21 July 2015, by the Government of India, SFIO works under the Ministry of Corporate Affairs. The statutory status granted by Section 211 of the Companies Act, 2013, empowers it to handle complex cases involving multi-disciplinary matters, investigate and prosecute white-collar crimes.

Kuchipudi dancer Pendyala Lakshmi Priya was honored with the Prime Minister's National Children's Award by President Draupadi Murmu. Priya, a 15-year-old class 10 student from Kazipet, Telangana, was honored for her excellence in the field of art and culture. He is one of the 19 children who were honored in various categories this year.

President of the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly, Dennis Francis, reached New Delhi on a five-day visit to India. The Ministry of External Affairs said, this visit is an opportunity to advance India-United Nations relations and exchange views on India's priorities and global challenges. On the occasion of Republic Day on January 26, Francis will participate in Maharashtra's Republic Day Parade as the state guest.