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Shri Ramlala Darshan Scheme

January 11, 2024

The cabinet of Chhattisgarh has decided to start the Shri Ramlala Darshan (Ayodhya Dham) Scheme in the state. This decision fulfills another guarantee given by Honorable Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi to the people of Chhattisgarh. It is known that ..

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Shark Meat Consumption Surges in India

January 9, 2024

A new study finds that shark and ray meat, historically eaten only by Indian coastal and tribal communities, has grown popular at restaurants catering to tourists and middle-class consumers. This rising demand could drive overfishing of already threatened shark populations. ..

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India Notifies Updated Good Manufacturing Practices for Drug Makers

January 8, 2024

After recent incidents overseas allegedly linked to poor quality India-made drugs, India’s health ministry has notified enhanced Good Manufacturing Practices (GMP) guidelines to govern quality control and production protocols for domestic pharmaceutical companies. Need to Align With Global Standards The ..

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Boeing 737 MAX Aircraft Face New Blow Over Fuselage Damage Mid-Air

January 8, 2024

An Alaska Airlines Boeing 737 MAX-9 made an emergency landing on January 5th after a fuselage panel blew out mid-flight causing cabin depressurization and leaving a gaping hole in the aircraft body. DGCA Directs Checks on Indian MAX Fleet While ..

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Uttar Pradesh’s ‘Paying Guest’ Scheme to Promote Tourism in Ayodhya

January 5, 2024

The Uttar Pradesh government is transforming Ayodhya under its ‘Navya Ayodhya’ project. Within this, the state tourism department’s Paying Guest scheme aims to upgrade accommodation and cuisine experiences for visitors. About the Scheme The scheme focuses on enabling local residents ..

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Three Indian Cities Nominated for Wetland City Tag

January 5, 2024

India has submitted nominations for three cities – Indore, Bhopal and Udaipur – to receive the tag of ‘International Wetland City’ under the Ramsar Convention. This recognition highlights efforts by cities to conserve urban and peri-urban wetlands. Significance of Urban ..

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Similipal Kai Chutney Gets Geographical Indication Tag

January 5, 2024

The Similipal kai chutney, made with red weaver ants by the tribal people of Odisha’s Mayurbhanj district, received a geographical indication (GI) tag on January 2nd, 2024. The savory ant chutney is renowned in the region for its nutritional and ..

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ERNET India Launches New Web Portal for Education Institutes

January 5, 2024

On January 5th, 2024, the Secretary of India’s Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY), Shri S Krishnan, launched a new integrated web portal by ERNET India. The launch event took place at ERNET India’s head office. Key Features The ..

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Tamil Nadu’s Semiconductor and Advanced Electronics Policy

January 4, 2024

The Tamil Nadu government will unveil a dedicated policy for semiconductors and advanced electronics at its January 7-8 Global Investors Meet, aiming to transition into higher value addition. What Are Semiconductors? Semiconductors are a class of crystalline metallc solids having ..

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Opposition Seek ECI Appointment for VVPAT Discussion

January 4, 2024

A key Indian opposition bloc recently sought 100% verification of paper trail slips from electronic voting machines, reigniting debate on balancing transparency and pragmatism. What is VVPAT? The Voter Verifiable Paper Audit Trail (VVPAT) system aims to bring more transparency ..

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