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Himachal Pradesh Takes a Technological Leap in Education with Vidya Samiksha Kendra

November 24, 2023

Himachal Pradesh Chief Minister Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu inaugurated the Vidya Samiksha Kendra (VSK) in Shimla recently. This innovative data repository is set to transform the state’s education system by incorporating technology and data-driven approaches. Data Repository for Ministry of Education ..

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Delhi Motor Vehicles Licensing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme, 2023

November 24, 2023

In a significant development for India’s transportation sector, the Delhi government has introduced the Delhi Motor Vehicles Licensing of Aggregator (Premium Buses) Scheme, 2023. This scheme is tailored exclusively for premium buses, marking a historic milestone in the nation’s transportation ..

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India Plans Stricter Age Verification for Social Media

November 24, 2023

The Indian government is developing a comprehensive “risk-based” framework to enforce age-gating on social media and other internet intermediaries, requiring users to access these services only with parental consent. The framework, part of the Digital Personal Data Protection Act of ..

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The Unintended Consequences of Mosquitofish Introductions in India

November 24, 2023

In recent months, various regions in Andhra Pradesh, Odisha, and Punjab have released mosquitofish into local water bodies to address mosquito problems. While the biological control of mosquitoes, including the use of mosquitofish, gained traction in the 1960s as an ..

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Advancing Inland Waterways: Amazon and IWAI Sign MoU

November 23, 2023

In a significant move toward optimizing logistics and promoting economic development, the Inland Waterways Authority of India (IWAI) and Amazon Seller Services Private Limited (Amazon) signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). The collaboration focuses on enhancing cargo movement and transporting ..

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Centre Plans Special Cell to Monitor Food Prices

November 23, 2023

To strengthen the monitoring of essential commodities and contain food inflation, the Indian government is considering the creation of a special cell under the Department of Food and Public Distribution. The proposed cell would focus on analyzing prices of key ..

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CCRAS Launches “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI)

November 23, 2023

The Central Council for Research in Ayurveda Sciences (CCRAS), under the Ministry of Ayush, has introduced the “Ayurveda Gyan Naipunya Initiative” (AGNI) to bolster research, scientific validation, and evidence-based practices in Ayurveda. The initiative invites qualified Ayurveda practitioners to express ..

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Gujarat Government Chooses the Ghol as the State Fish

November 23, 2023

In a significant move, the Gujarat government has selected the ghol as its official state fish, emphasizing both its economic importance and distinctiveness. This decision is part of the state’s commitment to contribute to the conservation of this rare fish ..

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