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**Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair's Historic Achievement**

In a landmark achievement, Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair has become the second woman officer from the medical branch of the Indian Air Force (IAF) to achieve the prestigious rank of Air Marshal, marking a significant step in the representation of women in the Indian defense forces.

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**Supreme Court's Decision on Election Symbol Allotment**

The Supreme Court, in its recent ruling, dismissed the petition of the Bharat Rashtra Samiti (BRS) party from Telangana. The petition challenged the allocation of election symbols to various parties, sparking debate and questions about the fairness and transparency of the symbol allocation process in Indian politics.

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**Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023: India-Malaysia Collaboration**

The Indian and Malaysian armies have initiated their joint bilateral training exercise dubbed "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023" at Umroi Cantonment. This collaboration aims to fortify the military prowess of both nations and further solidify their strategic ties.

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**Delhi-NCR's Deteriorating Air Quality**

The national capital region is grappling with declining air quality, which, as per the India Meteorological Department and the Indian Institute of Tropical Meteorology, is poised to plummet to the "Very Poor" category soon. In light of this, stringent measures have been activated.

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**Bharat Tex 2024: A Global Textile Confluence**

India's textile industry, collaborating with multiple industry associations, is set to host "Bharat Tex 2024". Touted as the largest global textile gathering, this monumental event will be held from February 26 to February 29, 2024, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

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### **FAQs**

1. **Who is Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair?**  

She is the second woman officer from the IAF's medical branch to achieve the rank of Air Marshal.

2. **What was the BRS party's petition about?**  

It challenged the allotment of election symbols to other parties in Indian politics.

3. **Where is "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023" taking place?**  

The exercise is being held at Umroi Cantonment.

4. **Why is Delhi-NCR's air quality in the news?**  

The air quality in the region has deteriorated significantly and is expected to reach the "Very Poor" category soon.

5. **What is "Bharat Tex 2024"?**  

It's an event organized by India's textile industry, set to be the world's largest textile event.

6. **When and where will "Bharat Tex 2024" be hosted?**  

It is scheduled from February 26 to February 29, 2024, in Gandhinagar, Gujarat.

7. **What's the significance of the "Exercise Harimau Shakti 2023"?**  

It's a bilateral training exercise between the Indian and Malaysian armies to strengthen military capabilities.

8. **How is the Indian government responding to Delhi's air quality issue?**  

Stringent measures, including the GRAP Stage II, have been invoked in response.

9. **Who are the main participants in "Bharat Tex 2024"?**  

It will involve global leaders, industry stakeholders, and artisans from the textile sector.

10. **Why is Air Marshal Sadhna S Nair's promotion significant?**  

Her achievement emphasizes the increasing representation and leadership roles of women in the Indian defense forces.