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Kala Azar (Black fever) Case in West Bengal

July 18, 2022

In West Bengal, around 65 cases of Kala Azar (black fever) were reported across 11 districts in recent weeks. Key Facts However, there is no outbreak of the disease in state and cases are in limit, set by Union government. ..

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U.P Bundelkhand Expressway

July 18, 2022

Bundelkhand Expressway was recently inaugurated in Jalaun, Uttar Pradesh by Prime Minister Narendra Modi. Highlights Bundelkhand Expressway is a 296 km long expressway. It will pass through 7 districts and lastly connect with Agra- Lucknow expressway. The expressway will provide ..

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New Delhi SAH-BHAGITA’ scheme

July 14, 2022

On July 11, 2022 “New Delhi SAH-BHAGITA” scheme was launched by the Lieutenant Governor Vinai Kumar Saxena. About New Delhi SAH-BHAGITA Scheme New Delhi SAH-BHAGITA Scheme was launched to make Resident Welfare Associations (RWAs) partners in tax collection and waste ..

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Strategy to promote NER as Agri Export Hub

July 14, 2022

APEDA (Agricultural and Processed Food Products Development and Authority) recently formulated a Strategy for the “promotion of Export of Agricultural and Horticulture products” from North-Eastern (NE) states of India. Highlights APEDA has launched a platform in Assam, which will help ..

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Chhattisgarh: World Bank-funded school project

July 9, 2022

Central Government gave in-principle nod to Government of Chhattisgarh to proceed with a USD 300 million school education project. This project is being negotiated by Chhattisgarh government in association with the World Bank. About the World Bank funded school project ..

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Mission Kushal Karmi

July 9, 2022

Mission Kushal Karmi was launched by Deputy Chief Minister of Delhi, Manish Sisodia, on July 6, 2022. What is Mission Kushal Karmi? Mission Kushal Karmi was launched to improve the skills of construction workers. This mission was launched by Delhi ..

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Sikkim- West Bengal Reciprocal Transport Agreement

July 9, 2022

Sikkim and West Bengal recently agreed for a new Reciprocal Transport Agreement (2022), highlighting the problems with previous 2007 agreement. Background 2007 agreement had provided permits for only Gangtok, Pelling & Namchi districts in Sikkim and Kalimpong, Siliguri & Darjeeling districts in ..

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Cloudburst at Amarnath shrine

July 9, 2022

On July 8, 2022, a cloudburst near Amarnath shrine in Jammu and Kashmir took life of 15 people and over 40 are missing. Following the cloudburst, Amarnath yatra has been suspended till further advisory. Highlights Cloudburst has destroyed the community ..

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Chhattisgarh Electric vehicle policy

July 8, 2022

On July 7, 2022, Government of Chhattisgarh approved its “Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2022”. Highlights EV policy 2022 was approved with the objective of making Chhattisgarh an EV-manufacturing hub, reducing environment degradation and creating employment. Policy was approved during by Chief Minister ..

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Nairobi flies (Dragon bugs)

July 7, 2022

Recently, a skin infection was reported among 100 students of Sikkim Manipal Institute of Technology (SMIT) in Majhitar, East Sikkim. This infection was reported after they came in touch with Nairobi flies. Highlights Number of Nairobi flies is increasing rapidly ..

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