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NITI Aayog’s Report on Strengthening India’s Automotive Sector

Recently, NITI Aayog revealed a very important report titled “Automotive Industry – Powering India’s Participation in Global Value Chains”. This report outlines the current landscape of India’s automotive sector, identifies challenges, and proposes strategies to enhance India’s role in global ..

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Maharashtra-ROSATOM Partnership for Thorium Reactor

Recently, Maharashtra signed an MoU with Russia’s state-owned company ROSATOM for the development a Small Modular Reactor (SMR). This initiative is notable as it is the first time a state government has ventured into nuclear energy development, traditionally under the ..

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Sudan’s Humanitarian Crisis

Sudan is currently facing the world’s largest humanitarian crisis. The ongoing civil war, which began in April 2023, has led to extreme hunger affecting nearly half of the population. Over 25 million people are in dire need of assistance. The ..

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Namami Gange Mission 2.0

The Namami Gange Mission 2.0 (NGM 2.0) is an extension of the original Namami Gange Programme initiated in 2014. This mission aims to effectively reduce pollution and rejuvenate the River Ganga. It is set to continue until March 2026. The ..

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Odisha Launches Unified Health Insurance Scheme

Recently, Odisha introduced a comprehensive health insurance scheme to enhance healthcare access for its citizens. The initiative merges the central Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana with the state-specific Gopabandhu Jan Arogya Yojana. This move aims to provide better ..

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Karnataka Caste Census

The Karnataka caste census report was submitted to Chief Minister Siddaramaiah on February 29, 2024. This comprehensive survey aimed to gather socio-economic data on various caste groups within the state. The report is based on data from the 2015 socio-educational ..

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WHO Warns of Global Health Crisis from Aid Cuts

The World Health Organization (WHO) has raised alarms about disruptions to health services due to reductions in official development assistance (ODA) for health. The cuts threaten health systems, especially in vulnerable regions. The WHO’s findings indicate an urgent need for ..

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SAARC Development Fund

With cuts to the U.S. Agency for International Development’s funding, local initiatives are gaining prominence. The SAARC Development Fund (SDF) stands out as important financial mechanism aimed at encouraging cooperation among South Asian nations. Established in 2005, the SDF has ..

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Punjab Bans Hybrid Rice Seeds

Recently, the Punjab government imposed a ban on the cultivation of hybrid rice varieties, citing concerns over groundwater conservation and environmental pollution. This decision has ignited a fierce debate among farmers, environmentalists, and the rice milling industry. While the government ..

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Long-Range Glide Bomb ‘Gaurav’

India’s Defence Research and Development Organisation (DRDO) recently completed successful release trials of the Long-Range Glide Bomb (LRGB) named ‘Gaurav’. Conducted from April 8 to 10, 2025, these trials took place using the Sukhoi-30MKI fighter aircraft. This advancement marks step ..

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