1. National Science Awards will be presented under four categories, including “Vigyan Ratna” for lifetime achievement, “Vigyan Shri” for distinguished contribution, “Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar” for encouraging young scientists and “Vigyan Yuva Shanti Swarup Bhatnagar” for encouraging young scientists and “Science Team” is included to recognize the teams of

India has decided to purchase 12 Sukhoi SU-30 MKI fighter aircraft.

1. Reason behind the purchase: To enhance and modernize the strength of the Indian Air Force.

2. Manufacture of aircraft: In India by Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL).

3. Price: ₹11,000 crore.

4. Use of aircraft: In both air-to-air and air-to-ground attacks.

5. Impact: To enhance India's defence capabilities and strengthen it as a regional power.

Khadi and Village Industries Commission has recently entered into agreements with the following entities to promote Khadi products:

A. Prasar Bharati
 1. Objective: To increase awareness about Khadi products
 2. Method: Prasar Bharati will use all its media for advertising and promotion of Khadi products.

B. NBCC (India) Limited
 1. Objective: To help in the marketing of Khadi products
 2. Method: NBCC (India) Limited will use its national network to promote and sell Khadi products.

C. Digital India Corporation
 1. Objective: To develop an online marketplace for Khadi products
 2. Method: Digital India Corporation will develop an online marketplace for Khadi products.

These Mous are expected to increase the marketing and sales of Khadi products. This will boost the Khadi industry and provide employment opportunities to rural artisans.

1. Senior Biju Janata Dal leader Pramila Malik has been elected unopposed as the new Speaker of the Odisha Assembly.

2. Pramila Mallik has been MLA from Binjharpur assembly constituency six times, for the first time she was elected in the year 1990 on the Janata Dal ticket and in the year 2000 from Biju Janata Dal.