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  Date: April 23, 2025 Venue: Learning and Information Resource Centre Each year, World Book and Copyright Day reminds us of the profound impact books have on shaping ideas, preserving culture, and respecting intellectual creativity. This year, the SFIT Library , in collaboration with the SFIT NDLI Club , is proud to host a vibrant celebration to honor books, authors, and the importance of copyright. 📚 Highlights of the Celebration: 📘 1. Book Exhibition & Takeaway Corner Explore a specially curated collection of books across genres—ranging from timeless classics to modern thought-leaders. What’s more? Selected books will be available for a takeaway —yes, you read that right! You can pick a book to keep, read, and cherish, absolutely free. It's our way of spreading the joy of reading. "A room without books is like a body without a soul." — Cicero ❓ 2. Quiz on Understanding Plagiarism Organized by the SFIT NDLI Club , this short and engaging quiz aims t...

📚 SFIT NDLI Club Presents: Quiz on Understanding Plagiarism 🗓️ On the Occasion of World Book and Copyright Day In the spirit of celebrating the power of books and the importance of intellectual property, the SFIT NDLI Club invites you to participate in a short, insightful quiz on plagiarism awareness . 🔍 Why take the quiz? Plagiarism isn't just copying—it's a violation of creativity and ethics. This quiz will help you understand what constitutes plagiarism, how to avoid it, and why it matters in both academic and creative spaces. 🎯 Who can participate? All students, faculty, and staff of SFIT are encouraged to join! 📝 Quiz Duration: 5-10 minutes 🏅 E-certificates for all participants! 📌 Let's promote originality and respect for intellectual effort. Take the quiz and be a part of the change! 👉 https://tinyurl.com/49va8wv3 #SFITNDLIClub #WorldBookDay #CopyrightAwareness #SayNoToPlagiarism #ReadResponsibly

Celebrating Marathi Bhasha Diwas at St. Francis Institute of Technology: A Tribute to Our Language and Culture At St. Francis Institute of Technology (SFIT), Marathi Bhasha Diwas was celebrated with great enthusiasm and heartfelt participation. This annual event is a significant occasion that honors the rich heritage of the Marathi language, encouraging both students and faculty to reflect on the importance of their cultural roots. The celebration included engaging activities such as poem and story writing competitions, a display of Marathi books, and discussions on the relevance of preserving the language. Here’s a closer look at how SFIT celebrated this day and the outcomes it achieved: The Heart of the Celebration: Competitions and Creative Expression One of the key highlights of the Marathi Bhasha Diwas celebration at SFIT was the Poem Writing and Story Writing Competitions . These events allowed students and staff members to showcase their creative talents while reflecting on...

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1. From which state did PM Modi release the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi? (a) Uttar Pradesh (b) Bihar (c) Himachal Pradesh (d) Assam 2. Who has been recently appointed as PM Modi’s Principal Secretary-2? (a) Nripendra Misra (b) Ajay Bhalla (c) Shaktikanta Das (d) Rajeev Sinha 3. Who holds the record for the fastest 14,000 runs in One Day International (ODI) cricket? (a) Babar Azam (b) Rohit Sharma (c) Steve Smith (d) Virat Kohli 4. Who launched the Financial Literacy Week? (a) SBI (b) RBI (c) NITI Aayog (d) SEBI 5. Where is the Global Investor Summit 2025 being organized in Madhya Pradesh? (a) Indore (b) Jabalpur (c) Bhopal (d) Gwalior Answers: 1. (b) Bihar On February 24, 2025, Prime Minister Narendra Modi released the 19th installment of the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme from Bhagalpur, Bihar. Under this installment, ₹22,000 crore was directly transferred to the bank accounts of 9.8 crore eligible farmers. 2. (c) Shaktikanta Das Form...

  India assumed the BOBP-IGO chairmanship from Bangladesh on February 21, 2025, in Malé, Maldives. Rohit Sharma became the second fastest player to score 11,000 ODI runs, achieving the feat in 261 innings. The Indian government extended Chief Economic Advisor V. Anantha Nageswaran's tenure by two years until March 31, 2027.  LIC launched the ‘One Man Office’ initiative on February 17, 2025, to enhance digital services for policyholders. The Pusa Krishi Vigyan Mela 2025 will be held in New Delhi from February 22-24, with the theme 'Advanced Agriculture – Developed India.' Tata Power partnered with AWS to accelerate India’s smart energy transition. Mohammed Shami joined the elite club of bowlers with 200 ODI wickets. Mount Dukono, recently erupted, is located in Indonesia. Source:  https://www.jagranjosh.com/current-affairs/current-affairs-one-liners-20-february-2025-1740144482-1