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The Statue of Unity is a testimonial to the life of Sardar Vallabh Bhai Patel who is a role model of Unity and statesmanship. It is the tallest statue of the World which enjoys a splendidly scenic location facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam, 3.2 kilometres away. The iconic 182 metre tall statue is standing on the isle of Sadhu-Bet in river Narmada at Ekta Nagar in district Rajpipla in the Indian State of Gujarat with the Majestic Vindhyachal and Satpura Mountain Ranges in backdrop. The Statue of Unity is a symbol which aim to inspire generations, it showcases Sardar Vallabhbhai Patel's vision on unity, patriotism, inclusive growth and good governance. Tallest statue of the world/Statue of Unity (Hanuman STUDIES) Where is World's tallest statue, Statue of Unity is located? Statue of Unity is located facing the Sardar Sarovar Dam, 32. Kilometres away. The height of this statue is 182 metres and is standing on the isle of Sadhu-Bet in river Narmada at Ekta Nagar in district Rajpipla in...

 Current Affairs 30 July 2022 1. Launching of Power Sectors Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the Power Ministry's flagship Revamped Distribution Sector Scheme on 30th July. He unveiled the Scheme during a programme marking the culmination of 'Ujjwal Bharat Ujjwal Bhavishya - Power @2047' through video conferencing. The Scheme aims at improving the operational efficiencies and financial sustainability of the Distribution companies (DISCOMs) and power departments with an outlay of over 3 lakh crore rupees over a period of five years from financial year 2021-22 to 2025-26. The Prime Minister also dedicated and laid foundation stone of various green energy products of National Thermal Power Corporation (NTPC). These include - Floating solar projects in Ramagundam, Telangana and Kayamkulam in Kerala, Nokh Solar Project in Rajasthan, Green Hydrogen Mobility Project in Leh and Kawas Green Hydrogen Blending with Natural Gas Project in Gujara...

 Current Affairs of 29 July 2022 1. Initiatives have been launched by government during two years of completion of NEP  2020 Various problem solving actions or Initiatives have been launched by Union Home Minister Amit Shah on the completion of the launch of two years of National Education Policy (NEP)-2020. The initiatives launched on 29 July 2022 include Mobile App for Public Consultation Survey for National Curriculum Framework, School Innovation Policy, National Initiative for School Heads and Teachers Holistic Advancements (NISHTA), Vidya Amrit Portal, Skill India Partnership with IGNOU for three year degree programme and Skill Hubs under Pradhan Mantri Kaushal Vikas Yojana (PMKVY) 2. A total of 358 companies got 584 Industrial Licences in defence 584 Industrial Licences have been issued to 358 companies for manufacturing of defence items as per government, Minister of State for Defence Ajay Bhatt said in Lok Sabha on 29 July 2022. He said that the initial validity of the...

Current Affairs 28 July 2022 1. A trilateral meeting held between India, France and UAE  A trilateral meeting of the Focal Points of India, France and United Arab Emirates (UAE) was held on 28th of  July. The countries exchanged their perspectives on the Indo-Pacific region and explored the potential areas of trilateral cooperation including Maritime Security, Humanitarian Assistance and Disaster Relief, Blue Economy, Regional Connectivity, Cooperation in Multilateral Fora, Energy and Food Security, Innovation and Startups, Supply Chain Resilience and Cultural and People to People Cooperation. 2. Aircraft carries 'Vikrant' handed over to Indian Navy India's first Indigenous Aircraft Carrier 'Vikrant' was handed over to Indian Navy built by Cochin Shipyard. With the merging of this Indigenous Aircraft Carrier (IAC), India joined a select group of Nations having the niche capability to indigenously design and build an aircraft carrier. The name of India's first Ai...

 Monkey Pox In May 2022, multiple cases of monkeypox were identified in several non-endemic countries. Studies are currently underway to find out in how may ways the virus can spread and to control the disease, sources of infection and transmission patterns. Hanuman STUDIES What is monkeypox? Monkeypox is a viral disease which is caused by monkeypox virus. It is virus which has transmitted from animals to humans. This virus is part of the same family of viruses as smallpox, it's symptoms are similar to small pox symptoms, but milder and it is rarely fatal. But it is not related to chickenpox. What are the symptoms of monkeypox? Symptoms of monkeypox are: Headache Muscle aches and backache Fever Swollen lymph nodes Chills Exhaustion Sore throat, nasal congestion or cough are respiratory symptoms Rashes that can look like pimples or blisters How monkeypox spread? Monkeypox spread in various ways. The virus can spread from person to person through: direct contact with the infectious r...

 Current Affairs 27 July 2022 1. Lok Sabha passes National Anti - Doping Bill, 2021 The Lok Sabha has passed the National Anti - Doping Bill, 2021 by voice vote on 27 July 2022. The bill provides the constitution of the National Anti - Doping Agency (NADA) for the regulation of anti-doping activities in sports. The function of the National Anti-Doping Bill, 2021 include planning, implementing and monitoring anti-doping activities as well as investigating anti-doping rule violations. The legislation prohibits athletes, athlete support personnel and other persons from engaging in doping in sports. Under the new legislation, violations of anti-doping rules may result in disqualification of results including forfeiture of medals, points and prizes, ineligibility to participate in a competition or event for a prescribed period. and financial sanctions. 2. National Institute of Virology (NIV) successfully isolates monkeypox virus from infected persons Monkeypox virus have been for the fi...

 Current Affairs of 26 July 2022 1. Kargil Vijay Diwas was celebrated across the country Every year 26th of July is celebrated as kargil Diwas. It is celebrated to mark the victory of the Indian armed forces in Operation Vijay in 1999. They evicted the infiltrators backed by the Pakistani army from high outposts in the Kargil sector. The Kargil war was fought for more than 60 days and ended with India regaining control over all the previously held territory. The victory of Tiger Hill was one of the crucial achievements in the 60 day long conflict. 2. Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Act (FCRA), amended The Central Government has amended the Foreign Contribution (Regulation) Rules, 2022 aiming to reduce the compliance burden on citizens. As per the amended rule any person receiving Foreign contributions of more than 10 lakh rupees in a financial year from relatives has to intimate the Central Government within three months of receipt. earlier such monetary threshold limit was one l...

 Daily Current Affairs (25 July 2022) 1. Draupadi Murmu takes oath as India's 15th President The First Lady of India Ms Draupadi Murmu was sworn in as the 15th President of India on 25th July 2022. She was administered oath by Chief Justice of India N. V. Ramana at the Central Hall of Parliament. She is the first tribal person and the second woman to held this position. The age of Draupadi Murmu is 64 years and she is the youngest President of the Country. She is also the first president of India who is born after the Independence. Draupadi Murmu joined politics in 1997 and was elected Councillor in Rairangpur, Odisha. She served twice as an MLA from Rairangpur Assembly and once as Minister for Commerce, Transport, Fisheries and Animal Resources Development in Odisha. On 18th May 2015, she took oath as Governor of Jharkhand. She was the first woman Governor of the State and the first female tribal leader to serve as governor in any Indian State. 2. 10th Death Anniversary of Late Sh...

Current Affairs (24 July 2022) 1. 163rd Income Tax Day The 163rd anniversary of Income Tax Day was observed by Central Board of Direct Taxes (CBDT) and all it's field offices on 24 July 2022. The National Income Tax Day is observed on 24 July of every year. The observance of the Income Tax Day served as an occasion for the Departmental Personnel to look back at the journey so far in service to the nation and to re-dedicate themselves to contributing to the growth of the nation. Union Minister of Finance and Corporate Affairs, Smt. Niramala Sitharaman observed that the reforms introduced by the Government in recent years have ensured a trust based tax system. She complimented the Department for having achieved the highest ever revenue collection of over 14 lakh crore in the last fiscal. 2. NIUM, Ghaziabad has been constructed National Institute of Unani Medicine (NIUM), Ghaziabad is a satellite Institute of NIUM, Bengaluru and will be first of it's kind to be established in nort...

President of India (2022) Draupadi Murmu became the 15th President of India. She is the second woman president and first woman president who comes from a tribal community. She is the first person belonging to a Scheduled Tribe to be elected President of India. President of India (Hanuman STUDIES) Draupadi Murmu Biography: Draupadi Murmu has became the 15th President of India, she was contested against Yashwant Sinha. Draupadi Murmu is a Tribal leader from Rairangpur in the Mayurbhanj district of Odisha. After winning the Presidential election of 2022 she has became the first tribal and second woman to hold the highest office of India. Name : Draupadi Murmu Bron : June 20, 1958 Birth Place : Uparbeda, Mayurbhanj, Odisha, India Age : 64 years Parents : Biranchi Narayan Tudu Political Party : Bharatiya Janata Party Education : Ramadevi Woman's University Children : Itishri Murmu Spouse : Shyam Charan Murmu (Demised 2014) Office : President of India Previous Offices : Governor of Jhark...

 Bundelkhnad Expressway The Indian Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi inaugurated Bundelkhand Expressway at Kaitheri Village in Orai tehsil of Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh on 16 July 2022. The laying of foundation stone for the construction of Bundelkhand Expressway by the Prime Minister on 29 February 2020 and the work on the Expressway has been completed within 28 months. This 296 km, four-lane Expressway has been constructed at a cost of around Rs. 14,850 crores, under the aegis of Uttar Pradesh Expressways Industrial Development Authority (UPEIDA) and it can also later be expanded upto six lanes as well. It extends from NH-35 at Gonda village near Bharatkoop in Chitrakoot District to near Kudrail Village in Etawah District, where it merges with the Agra-Lucknow Expressway. It passes thorugh seven districts, namely Chitrakoot, Banda, Mahoba, Hamirpur, Jalaun, Auraiya and Etawah. Starting point: Near Bharatkoop at Jhansi-Prayagraj National Highway Number-35 in district Chitrakoot. Endin...

INDIA RANKINGS 2022 India Rankings 2022, Ranking of Higher Educational Institutions on Performance The Union Minister Education, Skill Development and Entrepreneurship, Shri Dharmendra Pradhan released the India Rankings 2022 on 15 July in New Delhi. The National Institutional Ranking Framework (NIRF), launched in November 2015 by the  Ministry of Education, was used for this edition as well as for the past six editions of India Ranking for the years 2016 to 2022. Five broad categories of parameters identified in the NIRF and each of these five parameters have 2 to 5 sub parameters. Key highlights of India Rankings 2022: Indian Institute of Technology Madras retains it's first position in overall category for fourth consecutive year and in Engineering for seventh consecutive years. Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru tops the Universities Category for seventh consecutive year. It stood first in Research Institutions Category for second consecutive year. IIM Ahmedabad tops in Man...

  Current Affairs (15 July 2022) 1. Indigenously built Y-3023 Dunagiri, Project 17A Frigate Raksha Mantri Shri Rajnath Singh launched the indigenously built Y-3023 Dunagir, Project 17A Frigate built by Garden Reach Shipbuilders Limited (GRSE) in Kolkata on 15 July 2022. P 17A Friagtes are follow on class of the P17 (Shivalik Class) Frigates with improved stealth features, advanced weapons and sensors and platform management systems. Seven P 17A Frigates are under various stages of construction at Mazagaon Dock Limited (MDL) and GRSE. 2. IIT Madras top Institute while IISC Bengaluru top University Indian Institute of Technology, Madras has emerged as the best educational Institution while Indian Institute of Science, Bengaluru is the top University in India Rankings 2022 which were released by Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan in New Delhi. National Institute of Ranking Framework which comes under Ministry of Education, Government of India has released the India Ranking 2022, of...

 YouTube music videos with BILLION views and counting Today no one is unknown to YouTube. From riches to rags everyone use it to find the information they need from YouTube even YouTube became a platform for many people to learn new thing and even for many to earn their living. Do you know that there are 317 music videos on YouTube on which there are more than billion views and counting as on today (15 July 2022). Hanuman STUDIES YouTube has released a playlist today of music videos corunted 317 music videos which have reached more than billion views and still counting. The playlist consists of 318 videos, the first video in the playlist is the introduction the Billion views elite club of YouTube. Here is the List of Top video which comes under the 'The VIP's of the Billion Views Club' Luis Fonsi - Despacito ft. Daddy Yankee (>7 Billion) Ed Sheeran - Shape of You (>5 Billion views) Wiz Khalifa -See You Again ft. Charlie Puth (>5 Billion views) PSY - Gangnam Style ...

 Tallest Statues in The World (2022) Here is the list of existing 15 tallest statues in the world Hanuman STUDIES 1. Statue of Unity The Statue of Unity depicts Vallabhbhai Patel who was also known as Iron Man of India. It is located near Sardar Sarovar Dam, Kevadiya, Narmada District, Gujarat, India. The Statue of Unity was built in 2018. The height of this statue is 182 m, which stands on a 58 m base with total of 240 m monument height. Read in detail about the Statue of Unity:  A tribute to VALLABHBHAI PATEL 2. Spring Temple Buddha The Spring Temple of Buddha depicts Gautama Buddha. It is located in Lushan, Henan of China. It was built in the year 2008. The height of the Spring Temple Buddha is 128 m. It was world's tallest statue from 2008 to 2018. It stands on a 19.3 m lotus throne with a total monumental height of 208 m. 3. Laykyun Sekkya The Laykyun Sekkya is a statue of Gautama Buddha. It is located at Khatakan Taung, near Monywa Sagaing Division of Myanmar. It was bui...

 Current Affairs (13 July 2022) 1. Construction of Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the construction of Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road new rail line in Gujarat. The Total length of the new rail line will be 116.65 kms. The estimated cost of this project is Rs. 2798.16 crore and will be completed by 2026-27.The project will also generate direct employment during construction for about 40 lakh mandays. Ambaji is a famous important pilgrimage destination and is one of the 51 Shaktipeeths in India where millions of devotees from Gujarat as well as other parts of the country and abroad every year visits here. Further the devotees visiting the Ajitnath Jain Temple at Taranga Hill would also be greatly benefited by this connectivity. The new rail line between Taranga Hill-Ambaji-Abu Road will connect these two important religious sportswith railway's mains network. 2. NMCG Approves Industrial and...