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Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 2024

January 23, 2024

The Indian Government has amended the mineral auction rules through a notification of the Mineral (Auction) Amendment Rules, 2024. The changes aim to improve transparency, promote competition and boost state revenue from mineral auctions. Capping upfront fees The amendments introduce ..

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What is Madiga Community Issue in Telangana?

January 23, 2024

The Madiga community, which constitutes over 50% of the Scheduled Caste (SC) population in Telangana, has long demanded sub-categorization of SCs. Their argument is that despite being the largest SC group numerically, they have been deprived of reservations and other ..

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“Ram Rajya” Ideal Revived for New Ayodhya Era

January 22, 2024

As PM Modi prepares to inaugurate Ayodhya’s new Ram temple in 4 the phase “Ram Rajya” has reemerged in political discourse regarding the ideal qualities of Indian democracy originally inspired by Lord Ram’s reign and woven into the Constitution. The ..

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Guidelines for Advertisements Making Environmental/Green Claims

January 19, 2024

The Advertising Standards Council of India (ASCI) has introduced guidelines to prevent misleading environmental claims, known as greenwashing, frequently seen across sectors. Effective February 15, 2024, these mandate that green claims in ads are reliable, verifiable and transparent. Ensuring Reliable ..

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Odisha CM Unveils Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP)

January 18, 2024

Odisha Chief Minister Naveen Patnaik recently unveiled the Shree Mandir Parikrama Prakalpa (SMPP), a large development project around Puri’s 12th century Shree Jagannath Temple. The project aims to transform Puri into a world-class heritage destination for pilgrims. Multi-Zone Development The ..

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‘One Vehicle One FASTag’ Initiative

January 16, 2024

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has started a ‘One Vehicle, One FASTag’ initiative. This aims to enhance Electronic Toll Collection (ETC) efficiency and improve traffic movement at toll plazas. NHAI took this decision after increased cases of multiple ..

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IMD Unveils Initiatives to Monitor Weather to Mark its 150th Year

January 16, 2024

To mark its 150th anniversary, the India Meteorological Department (IMD) recently launched a National Framework for Climate Services (NFCS). Several other initiatives were also introduced to better monitor and predict extreme weather using the latest science and technology. The Purpose ..

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Kerala Launches ‘Operation Amrith’

January 13, 2024

The Kerala Drug Control Department recently launched Operation Amrith (Antimicrobial Resistance Intervention For Total Health) to prevent the overuse of antibiotics in the state. The aim is to conduct surprise raids in pharmacies to detect over-the-counter (OTC) sales of antibiotics ..

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