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Market Intervention Scheme (MIS)

February 11, 2025

The Market Intervention Scheme (MIS) is important initiative under the PM-AASHA scheme aimed at supporting farmers during price fluctuations of perishable agricultural commodities. The scheme is activated upon the request of State or Union Territory (UT) governments when market prices ..

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Netzarim Corridor

February 11, 2025

The situation in Gaza has seen developments following the ceasefire agreement between Israel and Hamas. As of February 9, 2025, Israeli forces began withdrawing from the Netzarim corridor, important area in northern Gaza. This move is part of Israel’s commitments ..

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Exercise Cyclone 2025

February 11, 2025

India and Egypt commenced joint military exercise named “Cyclone 2025” on February 10, 2025. This exercise takes place at the Mahajan Field Firing Range in Rajasthan and is set to last for 14 days. It involves the special forces of ..

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Exercise Winged Raider

February 11, 2025

The Indian Army recently completed training exercise named Ex Winged Raider. This operation focused on special airborne operations and brought into light the importance of inter-service collaboration. Conducted in the Eastern Theatre, the exercise showcased the Indian Army’s and Indian ..

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Standing Deposit Facility

February 11, 2025

The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) is monetary tool introduced by the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) to manage liquidity in the banking system. It was established on April 8, 2022, to absorb excess funds from commercial banks without the need ..

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Nationwide Campaign for Lymphatic Filariasis Elimination

February 11, 2025

Recently, the Government of India launched an ambitious campaign aimed at the elimination of Lymphatic Filariasis (LF). The initiative, known as the Annual Nationwide Mass Drug Administration (MDA) Campaign, was inaugurated by Union Minister for Health and Family Welfare, Shri ..

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Bhil Tribal Group

February 10, 2025

In early February 2025, the Pune rural police presented their findings to the National Commission for Scheduled Tribes (NCST) regarding a complaint from Bhil families against the Vasantdada Sugar Institute (VSI). The Bhils, an indigenous tribal group, claim that VSI ..

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PM-AJAY Scheme

February 10, 2025

The Pradhan Mantri Anusuchit Jaati Abhyuday Yojana (PM-AJAY) is initiative aimed at uplifting Scheduled Caste (SC) communities across India. Launched to combat poverty and enhance socio-economic conditions, the scheme focuses on generating employment and improving education. Recently, the central advisory ..

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