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Smart City Conference held at Panaji

January 24, 2023

The Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs recently conducted a two-day Smart city CEO conference at Panaji, Goa. The conference was co-hosted by a private firm Imagine Panaji Smart City Development Limited (IPSCDL).  CEOs and Municipal commissioners of more than ..

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Kerala rolls out menstrual and maternity leaves for students

January 20, 2023

The Kerala Government recently introduced menstrual leave for girl students above the age of 18 years. The decision is a part of the gender-sensitive education reforms of the Kerala Government. About Menstrual and Maternity leaves The decision on menstrual and ..

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The Bhopal Declaration

January 19, 2023

The Bhopal Declaration was released after a two-day meeting of Think-20 under G20 in Bhopal, Madhya Pradesh. The Declaration was made by more than 300 intellectuals from India and abroad What is Think 20 ? The Think 20 (T20) is ..

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India’s First School of Logistics, Waterways, and Communication

January 17, 2023

India’s first School of Logistics, Waterways, and Communication was launched in Agartala. The Union Minister of Ports, Shipping & Waterways and Ayush, Sarbananda Sonowal, along with Dr. Manik Saha, Chief Minister of Tripura, jointly inaugurated the school. The school aims ..

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Kollam: India’s First Constitution Literate District

January 17, 2023

In a historic achievement, the Indian district of Kollam has become the country’s first constitution literate district. The announcement was made by Kerala Chief Minister Pinarayi Vijayan. The district’s success is the result of a seven-month campaign launched by the ..

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Jallikattu celebrations begin in Madurai

January 16, 2023

Recently, the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, also known as ‘Eru Thazhuvuthal’ and ‘Mancuvirattu’, has begun in full swing in the Palamedu of Madurai district. Key Points This traditional event, which is a part of the Pongal celebrations and is held ..

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Rajasthan Becomes First State to Implement Blindness Control Policy

January 16, 2023

Rajasthan has become the first state in India to implement a policy for blindness control with the objective of ensuring the “right to sight” for its citizens. The Medical & Health Department of the state government released the policy document ..

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Rajasthan’s Blindness Control Policy

January 16, 2023

The state of Rajasthan has made history by implementing the first-ever policy for blindness control in the country, with the objective of “Right to Sight.” Rajasthan Chief Minister Ashok Gehlot has taken an innovative initiative towards realizing the concept of ..

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What is ‘Saharsh’ Initiative of Tripura?

January 16, 2023

Tripura government has launched a special education programme called ‘Saharsh’ in an effort to encourage social and emotional learning. The initiative was launched on a pilot basis in August last year in 40 schools in the state, and from January ..

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Global South Centre of Excellence

January 14, 2023

Recently, Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced that India will establish a Global South Centre of Excellence to undertake research on development solutions for developing countries. He also called for a human-centric globalisation to address the concerns of these countries. The ..

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