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World Malaria Day (WMD) is an international observance commemorated every year on 25 April and recognizes global efforts to control malaria. The aim of World Malaria Day is to raise awareness of the devastating impact of malaria and to mobilize resources and support for malaria control and prevention programs in endemic countries. The day serves as an opportunity for individuals, organizations, and governments to come together and renew their commitment to eliminating malaria, which is a preventable and treatable disease. World Malaria Day 2023 will be marked under the theme “Time to deliver zero malaria: invest, innovate, implement”. Within this theme, WHO will focus on the third “i” – implement – and notably the critical importance of reaching marginalized populations with the tools and strategies that are available today

Other Projects in Kerala: Worth over Rs 3,200 crore.
*Prime Minister Modi will inaugurate and lay the foundation stone for various projects worth over Rs 3,200 crore.
*The rail electrification of the Dindigul-Palani-Palakkad section will be dedicated by PM Modi.
*The foundation stone for the redevelopment of Thiruvananthapuram, Kozhikode, and Varkala Sivagiri railway stations will be laid.
*PM Modi will also lay the foundation for comprehensive development projects in the Thiruvananthapuram area, including Nemon and Kochuveli.
*The sectional speed of the Thiruvananthapuram-Shoranur section will also be increased during the event.

History
Samuel Hahnemann, a renowned scholar and physician from France, is credited with founding homeopathy. He was born on April 10, 1755, in Paris. During the first 15 years of his medical practice, he struggled to make a living and eventually made a significant discovery. He believed that in order to cure a patient’s illness, they should be administered with substances that cause the same symptoms as the disease. This is the fundamental principle of homeopathy, known as “like cures like.”

In India, the Ministry of AYUSH, Government of India, oversees the celebration of World Homeopathy Day. Homeopathy is among India’s most widely used medical systems, and it is believed to be a safe form of treatment with minimal side effects.

The Mircha rice variety from West Champaran district of Bihar has recently been granted the GI tag. The grains of this rice are similar in size and shape to black pepper, which is why it is called Mir.

GI status helps in promoting and protecting the unique identity and quality of traditional products from a specific region, and can also help in boosting the local economy by increasing the demand for these products. It’s good to see that the government and organizations like NABARD are working towards promoting and protecting traditional products from different parts of India.

Geographical Indication (GI) tag is a form of intellectual property protection that is used to recognize products originating from a particular geographical area, and which possess qualities or a reputation that are unique to that area. The GI tag indicates that the product has a particular quality, reputation or other characteristic that is essentially attributable to its origin in that region. It helps to protect the unique identity of such products, and to promote their marketing and export. The GI tag is granted by the Geographical Indications Registry, which operates under the Indian Ministry of Commerce and Industry.

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ISRO Chairman: S. Somanath;
ISRO foundation Date: 15th August, 1969;
ISRO Founder: Dr. Vikram Sarabhai.

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The main goal of World Oral Health Day is to increase awareness among those who are affected by or deal with oral diseases. Unhealthy oral hygiene is believed to have negative effects on one’s overall health, including emotional, social, mental, and physical health. The day aims to educate people on the importance of maintaining good oral hygiene, as it can help prevent various diseases such as tooth decay, gum disease, and bad breath. It is worth noting that poor dental health can also be a contributing factor to severe health issues such as cardiovascular disease, obesity, strokes, and breathing problems.