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One Liners 07-10-2025
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History, Art and Culture
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Maharishi Valmiki Jayanthi
Prime Minister greets everyone on Valmiki Jayanti.
- He is also revered as the ‘Adi Kavi’ or first poet of the Sanskrit language.
- Author of – Ramayana
- Celebrated annually on – The full moon day (Purnima) of the Ashwin month as per the Hindu lunar calendar.
- Other names – Balmiki, Ratnakara, Lal Beg, and Bala Shah.
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Social Issues
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Understanding of Lifelong Learning for All in Society (ULLAS) programme
PM shares an article commending ULLAS Programme for Transforming Adult Education and Advancing Literacy Goals.
- ULLAS – Nav Bharat Saaksharta Karyakram, also known as the New India Literacy Programme (NILP), is a centrally sponsored initiative.
- Launched in – 2022, aligns with National Education Policy (NEP) 2020.
- Implemented under – Department of school education & literacy, Ministry of Education.
- Aim – To empower adults aged 15 and above from all backgrounds who missed formal schooling, helping them integrate into society and contribute to the nation‘s growth.
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3rd edition of India Research Tour 2025
- It is one of the country’s most ambitious outreach initiatives promoting integrity, inclusivity, and innovation in research.
- Organised by – Springer Nature with Ministry of Education.
- key pillars –
- Promoting Open Access (OA) and advancing awareness of One Nation, One Subscription (ONOS);
- Advancing Research Integrity and exploring the role of Artificial Intelligence in publishing;
- Promoting diversity and inclusion through initiatives such as Her Research, Our Future;
- Supporting the United Nations Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) by democratizing access to knowledge.
- Objectives – To support women in research, strengthens ethics in scholarship, and ensures equitable access to opportunities and resources.
- Empowering women researchers and scholars is central to building an inclusive knowledge economy.
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Springer Nature
- It is one of the world’s leading publishers of research and a pioneer in open science.
- Aim – To supports researchers in sharing discoveries, helps educators advance learning, and empowers professionals to stay at the forefront of knowledge.
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Desh ka Swasthya Parikshan
- It is a campaign to reimagine health through Ayurveda, reaffirming India’s vision of holistic well-being for all.
- Launched by – Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), an apex body of the Ministry of Ayush.
- Implemented through - CCRAS institutions, Ayurveda teaching colleges under the National Commission for Indian Systems of Medicine (NCISM), partner institutes under the National Ayush Mission, and various state-level Ayurveda centres.
- Objectives – To empower people with awareness of their health, encourage preventive measures.
- To inspire the adoption of Ayurveda-based diet and lifestyle practices for long-term well-being.
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CCRAS Swasthya Assessment Scale
- A validated software tool designed to assess an individual’s health status based on classical Ayurvedic principles.
- Objectives – To evaluate various health parameters through a structured questionnaire grounded in ancient texts.
- To help participants gain awareness of key health indicators while encouraging adherence to appropriate diet and lifestyle practices.
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Science
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Continuing Medical Education (CME) programme on “Panchakarma and Basic Principles of Ayurveda”
- Organised by – Departments of Panchakarma and Samhita Siddhanta, All-India Institute of Ayurveda (AIIA).
- Sponsored by – Ministry of Ayush
- Coordinated by – Rashtriya Ayurveda Vidyapeeth (RAV).
- Aim – To enhance the academic and clinical proficiency of Ayurveda practitioners and postgraduate scholars.
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9th edition of the India Mobile Congress (IMC 2025)
- It is Asia’s largest telecom, media, and technology event.
- Held in – New Delhi.
- Organised by – Department of Telecommunications (DoT) and Cellular Operators Association of India (COAI).
- Delegates from – Japan, Canada, the United Kingdom, Russia, Ireland, and Austria.
- Theme – “Innovate to Transform”.
- Focus areas – 6G, Quantum communications, semiconductors, optical networks, and cyber fraud prevention.
- Aim – To showcase the latest advancements in telecom and emerging technologies, bringing together global leaders, policymakers, industry experts, and innovators.
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Miscellaneous
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National Service Scheme Awards
The President of India, presented the MY Bharat - National Service Scheme Awards for the year 2022-23.
- It is a central sector scheme of the Government of India.
- Introduced in – 1969 during the birth centenary celebrations of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Inspired by – the ideals of Mahatma Gandhi.
- Instituted by – Ministry of Youth Affairs & Sports in 1993-94.
- Motto – “NOT ME, BUT YOU”.
- Award -
- Rs.2,00,000/- to each NSS Unit (For NSS Programme Development), along with Trophy.
- Rs. 1,50,000/- to each Programme Officer with a Certificate and a Silver Medal.
- Rs. 1,00,000/- to each Volunteer, with a Certificate and a Silver Medal.
- Objectives – To recognise and reward outstanding contributions towards voluntary community service made by the Programme Officers/NSS Units and NSS Volunteers.
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12th Edition of World Para Athletics Championships 2025
Shailesh Kumar soared to India’s 1st gold medal at World Para Athletics Championships 2025, clinching the men’s high jump T63 class.
- Held in – New Delhi.
- Governance under – International Paralympic Committee (IPC), based in Bonn, Germany.
- 4th time hosted in Asia – 12th edition in New Delhi, following Doha in 2015, Dubai in 2019, and Kobe in 2024.
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