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Uttarakhand: Rehabilitation of Jadung Village

January 29, 2024

Jadung village in Uttarkashi district was abandoned after the 1962 Indo-China war that impacted relations between the countries and left border disputes unresolved. The Indo-Tibetan Border Police has controlled the cold desert area similar to Ladakh since the residents deserted ..

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UGC’s Draft De-Reservation Guidelines

January 29, 2024
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Recently, the Ministry of Education responded on its official Twitter handle to clarify that there has been no change in the reservation policy for central educational institutions. “After enactment of this Act, no reserved post is to be de-reserved. Ministry ..

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Uttarakhand’s Uniform Civil Code (UCC) Bill

January 27, 2024

The Uttarakhand government is likely to table the Uniform Civil Code (UCC) bill in the upcoming assembly session from February 5-8. This key bill was part of the BJP’s election promises in 2022. UCC Committee Finalizes Draft The UCC drafting ..

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Integrated Industrial Township, Greater Noida

January 27, 2024

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated the Integrated Industrial Township in Greater Noida (IITGN), a smart township spread over 750 acres. The Rs 1,700 crore project aims to compete with the world’s best manufacturing hubs by providing all necessary industrial ..

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Odisha’s Black Tiger Safari

January 26, 2024

Recently, Odisha announced the world’s first exclusive melanistic tiger safari adjoining the Similipal Tiger Reserve. The aim is to boost tourism and allow better research and public viewing access to these rare tigers that are hard to sight in forests. ..

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Union Cabinet Approves ₹8,500 Crore VGF for Coal Gasification

January 25, 2024

The Union Cabinet has approved a viability gap funding (VGF) scheme worth ₹8,500 crore to promote coal gasification projects in India. This move aims to encourage adoption of cleaner coal technologies for power generation and production of chemicals. Three Categories ..

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New 3-Drug Regimen for Leprosy Approved

January 25, 2024

The Central government has approved a new three-drug treatment regimen for leprosy patients, aiming to stop transmission of the disease in India by 2027. The National Leprosy Eradication Programme is taking steps to introduce this new regimen consisting of dapsone, ..

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Overhauling of the Semiconductor Scheme

January 24, 2024

India’s $10 billion Semicon India program, including the Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme for chip design startups, has seen lackluster outcomes versus targets. With the DLI’s mid-term review upcoming, policymakers have an opportunity to assess shortfalls and refocus efforts. Strategic priorities ..

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