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December 9 , 2023 223 days 270 0
  • Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath has given approval for the establishment of the country's inaugural Telecom Center of Excellence in Saharanpur.
    • It is to be situated at the Saharanpur campus of IIT Roorkee.
  • President of India Droupadi Murmu, launched the 'New Education for New India' campaign by Brahma Kumaris, Sambalpur, in Sambalpur, Odisha.
    • This campaign is envisaged to inculcate values and uplift the consciousness of the students for better society.
  • Olympian M. Sreeshankar (long jump) has been honored with the prestigious 35th Jimmy George Foundation Award for emerging as the best sportsperson of Kerala.
    • The Jimmy George Foundation Award is a distinguished accolade in Kerala’s sporting community.
  • Indian para-archer Sheetal Devi from Jammu and Kashmir clinched the title of Best Youth Athlete at the Asian Paralympic Committee (APC) awards ceremony during the fourth edition of the Asian Awards in Riyadh, Saudi Arabia.
    • The Asian Awards, organized by the Asian Paralympic Committee, is a ceremony dedicated to honour outstanding achievements of Asian para-athletes and officials.
  • The Vijayawada Railway Station of Andhra Pradesh has been awarded the prestigious platinum rating by the Indian Green Building Council (IGBC) for its commitment to environmental sustainability and eco-friendly practices.
    • It is based on six environmental categories including sustainable station facility, health, hygiene and sanitation, energy efficiency, water efficiency, smart and green initiatives and innovation and development.
  • Power Grid Corporation of India Limited (PGCIL), a Maharatna Public Sector Undertaking. under Ministry of Power, has been conferred the prestigious SKOCH Gold Award 2023.
    • The SKOCK Gold Award 2023 acknowledges the outstanding contributions and technological advancements.
  • Meghalaya’s Lakadong turmeric has been granted the prestigious Geographical Indication (GI) tag.
    • Three more products from Meghalaya were honoured with the GI tag: Garo Dakmanda (traditional dress), Larnai pottery, and Garo Chubitchi (alcoholic beverage).

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