Mumbai Trans Harbour Link (MTHL) Project: MTHL is a 21.8-kilometer, Road Bridge connecting the Indian city of Mumbai with Navi Mumbai, its satellite city. It is the longest sea bridge in India. The total length of MTHL Bridge is 21.8 km, of the length on the sea is 16.50 km and the land portion is 5.5 km. The foundation stone for the MTHL project was laid in December 2016. 85% of the MTHL project’s construction is being financed by the Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA).The Mumbai Metropolitan Region Development Authority (MMRDA) manages the MTHL construction. The MTHL Bridge gives faster connectivity with the proposed Navi Mumbai International Airport, JNPT Port, Mumbai–Pune Expressway, and Mumbai–Goa Highway.
Indian Olympic Association (IOA): The IOA is the governing body for the Olympic Movement and the Commonwealth Games in India. As an affiliated member of the International Olympic Committee (IOC), Commonwealth Games Federation (CGF), Olympic Council of Asia (OCA), and Association of National Olympic Committees (ANOC), the IOA administers various aspects of sports governance and athletes’ welfare in the country. IOA oversees the representation of athletes or teams participating in the Olympic Games, Commonwealth Games, Asian Games, and other international multi-sport competitions of the IOC, CGF, OCA, and ANOC. Beyond participation in the Games, the IOA has also established various initiatives with different stakeholders for the development of sports education and Olympic studies. IOA is recognised by the Ministry of Youth Affairs and Sports. It is registered as a Non-Profit Organisation under the Societies Registration Act of 1860.
Parkinson’s Disease: It is a progressive neurological disorder that affects the nervous system and the parts of the body controlled by the nerves. It is a condition in which a patient has limited or no control over his movements and body balance. The risk of developing Parkinson’s disease naturally increases with age, and the average age at which it starts is 60 years old. Many studies have suggested that men are more likely to be affected by Parkinson’s than women. It is caused by the degeneration of nerve cells in the part of the brain called the substantia nigra, which controls movement. These nerve cells die or become impaired, losing the ability to produce an important chemical called dopamine. Dopamine operates with other neurotransmitters to help coordinate the millions of nerve and muscle cells involved in the movement.
Litchi cultivation: Litchi is a delicious juicy fruit of excellent quality. Botanically it belongs to Sapindaceae family. The translucent, flavoured aril or edible flesh of the litchi is popular as a table fruit in India. Litchi is a sub-tropical fruit and thrives best under moist sub-tropical climate. Deep, well drained loamy soil, rich in organic matter and having pH in the range of 5.0 to 7.0 is ideal for the crop. The temperature should not go beyond 40.5 degrees Celsius in summer and below freezing point in winter. Prolonged rain may be harmful especially at the time of flowering, when it interferes with pollination. The young trees require protection against frost and hot winds for several years till they are firmly established, even though some variation in temperature is necessary for proper fruiting of trees. Frost during winter and dry heat in summer are limiting factors for its successful cultivation. India is the second largest producer of litchi in the World after China.
