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Similipal Kai Chutney Gets Geographical Indication Tag

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

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

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

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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Green Cover Index for National Highways

The National Highways Authority of India (NHAI) has signed a 3-year agreement with the Indian Space Research Organization’s National Remote Sensing Centre (NRSC) to create a unified ‘Green Cover Index’ gauging afforestation level along India’s vast highway network using satellite ..

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CCRAS and NCISM Launch ‘SMART 2.0’ to Mainstream Ayurveda Research

The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS) along with the National Commission for Indian System of Medicine (NCISM) has initiated the ‘SMART 2.0’ program on January 3rd. It aims to promote evidence-based clinical research on priority Ayurveda interventions ..

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Kochi-Lakshadweep Islands Submarine Optical Fibre Connection

Prime Minister Narendra Modi recently inaugurated a submarine fiber optic connectivity project for the Lakshadweep islands along with over Rs 1,150 crore worth of development initiatives spanning sectors like technology, healthcare, education and energy. Connecting Lakshadweep to High-Speed Internet The ..

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India Forms 16th Finance Commission Under Economist Arvind Panagariya

The Indian government has formed the 16th Finance Commission to review fiscal distribution between the Union and States for 5 years from 2026. Dr Arvind Panagariya, former NITI Aayog Vice Chairman, will helm the panel. Constitutional Mandate Under Article 280(1) ..

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