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J&K Delimitation Commission- Extension of Term

February 24, 2022

The Central Government, for the second time, has extended Jammu & Kashmir Delimitation Commission’s term. This commission was given the task of redrawing the Union Territories’ assembly constituencies. Overview: The term of this commission has been extended for two months ..

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IIT Roorkee’s ‘KISAN’ Mobile App

February 23, 2022

The Indian Institute of Technology Roorkee (IIT Roorkee) has launched a mobile app named ‘KISAN’ for the farmers. Through this app, agro-meteorological advisory services will be provided to the farmers. Overview: A farmer’s awareness program was organized by IIT Roorkee ..

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Continuation of National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship

February 23, 2022

The continuation of the National Means-cum-Merit Scholarship Scheme (NMMSS) has been approved by the Ministry of Education (MoE) has approved) till 2025-26 with minimum changes in the eligibility criteria like increasing the income ceiling from the present Rs 1.5 lakh ..

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J&K Women Safety Squad

February 23, 2022

The Jammu and Kashmir Police recently started Two women safety squad in Srinagar city. Each squad will comprise of 5 Lady Police officers or personnel each. Both the squads will be headed by Inspector Khalida Parveen. What is the purpose ..

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MEA Paper on Democracy

February 23, 2022

To counter the nation’s democracy ranking from being downgraded, the Ministry of External Affairs created presentations on democracy and sent them to the Lok Sabha Secretariat so that they can be distributed among the Heads of Mission in foreign countries. ..

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Oil Discovery in Rajasthan

February 23, 2022

Vedanta Ltds. Cairn Oil & Gas has discovered oil in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. The company has notified the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) about this discovery. This oil was discovered by ..

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Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022

February 22, 2022

A draft data policy has been published by the central government. This policy states that all data collected, maintained, and generated, by every government ministry and agency shall be open and shareable. The government could also monetize and earn from ..

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EUA to Corbevax for 12-18 Age Group

February 22, 2022

A vaccine manufacturer based in Hyderabad, Biological E has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the drug regulator of India for its Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 18. Overview: Biological E’s Corbevax vaccine was earlier approved by the ..

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National Digital University

February 22, 2022

The Union Budget for 2022-23 looks to implement the National Education Policy (NEP). To help this the decision to establish a National Digital University was announced that will look to solve India’s seat scarcity problem in educational institutions. Overview: The ..

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Manipur Flag-hoisting Tradition

February 22, 2022

With elections in Manipur being scheduled from 27th February to 3rd March, the candidates are holding a unique flag hoisting ceremony in their constituencies before embarking on campaigning to the people of the state. This ritual is unique to Manipur, ..

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