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NAMASTE Scheme

February 15, 2025

Union Minister for Social Justice and Empowerment (SJ&E), Dr. Virender Kumar visited Jammu recently. On the occasion, he distributed Ayushman health cards and PPE kits to Safai Mitras under the flagship NAMASTE Scheme Objectives of the NAMASTE Scheme The primary ..

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J. C. Bose Grant

February 15, 2025

The Anusandhan National Research Foundation (ANRF) has recently launched the J. C. Bose Grant (JBG). This initiative aims to honour the exceptional contributions of senior Indian scientists and engineers. It provides extra-mural funding opportunities to enhance research in advanced scientific ..

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BrahMos NG Cruise Missile

February 15, 2025

India’s BrahMos cruise missile programme is undergoing advancements with the development of the BrahMos NG (Next Generation) missile system. This new iteration is expected to begin production by 2027-28, following its first flight tests anticipated next year. The BrahMos NG ..

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Early Warnings for All (EW4All) Initiative

February 15, 2025

The Early Warnings for All (EW4All) initiative was launched by the United Nations in 2022. Its aim is to protect vulnerable populations from hazardous weather and climate events by implementing effective early warning systems (EWS) by the end of 2027. ..

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Zoonotic Disease Risks in Urban-Wildland Interfaces

February 15, 2025

Recent studies reveal that nearly 44 per cent of the global population, approximately 3.5 billion people, may face exposure to zoonotic diseases. The research, conducted by Yale School of the Environment, focuses on areas where urbanisation meets wildlife, termed the ..

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India-US TRUST Initiative

February 15, 2025

Recently, India and the United States launched the TRUST initiative to enhance cooperation in the recovery and processing of critical minerals. This initiative aims to reduce barriers to technology transfer and address export controls. It was announced during Prime Minister ..

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Kerala’s ₹529 Crore Loan for Landslide Rehabilitation

February 15, 2025

The Government of India has approved a ₹529 crore interest-free loan for the rehabilitation of landslide-affected areas in Wayanad, Kerala. This decision follows devastating landslides in July 2024, which resulted in over 300 fatalities and destruction of infrastructure. The loan ..

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Karnataka’s Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030

February 15, 2025

The Karnataka Clean Mobility Policy 2025-2030 was launched at the Global Investors’ Meet – Invest Karnataka 2025 by Energy Minister K.J. George. This policy aims to attract investments of ₹50,000 crore and create one lakh jobs in the state. Karnataka ..

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