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DAILY DOSE 24^thJULY – 2025 CURRENT AFFAIRS

On July 21, 2025, a replica of the Ashoka Pillar was inaugurated at Waskaduwa Sri Subhuthi Viharaya, Kalutara, Sri Lanka.
Chief Guest: Indian High Commissioner Santosh Jha.
Funded by E. Kyabje Ling Rinpoche, 7th incarnation, based at Drepung Loseling Monastic University, Karnataka.
Built to honor Emperor Ashoka’s role in spreading Buddhism to Sri Lanka.
Foundation laid on 28 January 2024.
Linked to India’s $15 million Buddhist grant and promotion of Pali as a classical language.

Former CEO of Invest India.
Also served as President of WAIPA.
Atal Innovation Mission (AIM) drives entrepreneurship and innovation in India.

To be held from 25–28 September 2025 at Bharat Mandapam, New Delhi.
Organized by Ministry of Food Processing Industries.
Curtain raiser event held on 23 July; brochure and app launched by Union Minister Chirag Paswan.
Over 90 countries and 2,000+ exhibitors
Aligns with Atmanirbhar Bharat and India @2047 vision.

First Indian to reach final of FIDE Women’s World Cup (2025).
Defeated China’s Tan Zhongyi in semifinals.
Secured spot in 2026 Candidates Tournament and achieved her 1st Grandmaster norm.

First Indian female mentalist to win ‘Best Magic Creator’ title at FISM Championship, Italy.
Gained fame through Australia’s “The Project” TV show.
Born in Udaipur, Rajasthan, started magic at age 6.

Project inspired by Spain’s Gava Mining Museum.
Pilot tour at North Urimari mine, Ramgarh in partnership with CCL.
Two routes: Rajrappa and Patratu; tourism managed by Jharkhand Tourism Development Corporation (JTDC).
Aims to generate employment and local economy boost.

Renowned theatre maestro, Padma Shri awardee, aged 77.
Known for plays like “Chakrabvyuha”, “Uttar Priyadarshi”.
Former Chairperson of NSD and Vice Chairman of Sangeet Natak Akademi.
Winner of Sangeet Natak Akademi Award (1987) and Fringe First Award (1987).

PM to attend 1000th anniversary of Rajendra Chola’s Gangetic conquest at Gangaikonda Cholapuram on 27 July.
Will release commemorative coin and inaugurate Thoothukudi Airport on 28 July.
Airport upgraded with ₹381 crore, runway extended to 3000 meters.

Time period: 2010–2024, reduction: 84% (global average: 56.5%).
Led by NACO via targeted intervention projects (1,619+).
Focused on awareness, stigma reduction, and training via ASHAs, anganwadi workers, SHGs, etc.
Ombudsmen appointed in 34 states/UTs to address HIV-related complaints.