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

1. The Indian Navy has submitted a proposal to the government for the construction of its second indigenous aircraft carrier, known as Indigenous Aircraft Carrier-2 (IAC-2).

2. Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL) delivered the first indigenously built aircraft carrier (IAC-1) INS Vikrant to the Indian Navy in July 2022.

1. India has won the title of the 16th edition of Asia Cup by defeating Sri Lanka by 10 wickets.

# Champion team: $150,000 (Rs 1.25 crore) to India

# Runner-up team: $75,000 (Rs 62.31 lakh) to Sri Lanka

2. India has become the winner of Asia Cup for the eighth time.

3. Man of the Match - Mohammed Siraj (Rs 4.15 lakh)

4. Man of the Tournament - Kuldeep Yadav (Rs 12.46 lakh)

5. Best Catch of the Final: Ravindra Jadeja Three thousand dollars (2.49 lakh)

6. Sri Lankan ground staff: $50,000 (Rs 41.54 lakh) to pitch curator and groundsmen

1. The world's largest Hindu temple built outside India in the modern era has been inaugurated in New Jersey (America).

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.