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First Unit of 30 MW at Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project Begins Power Supply

November 16, 2023

State-run power producer SJVN has achieved a significant milestone as the first unit of the 30 MW capacity at the Naitwar Mori Hydro Electric Project (NMHEP) commenced supplying power to the national electricity grid. This development marks a crucial step ..

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Researchers Discover Two New Species of Seer Fish in Indian Waters

November 15, 2023
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Researchers at the ICAR-Central Marine Fisheries Research Institute (CMFRI) have made a significant discovery by identifying two new species of seer fish. Led by principal scientist E M Abdussamad, the team of taxonomists unveiled the Arabian sparrow seer fish (Scomberomorus ..

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Post-Diwali Air Quality Worsens in Indian Cities, Delhi Tops the List

November 15, 2023

The aftermath of Diwali has witnessed deteriorating air quality in nine out of eleven Indian cities compared to the previous year, with Delhi ranking at the highest level of pollution, according to data from the National Clean Air Campaign (NCAP) ..

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Hyderabad’s Sadar Festival: A Carnival Celebrating Buffalo Cattle

November 15, 2023

Hyderabad is gearing up for the annual Sadar festival, a lively celebration centered around buffalo cattle, held every year on the second day after Diwali. This vibrant festival is a cherished tradition of the Yadav community and is also known ..

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Maharashtra’s Climate-Resilient Agriculture Project Faces Funding Disparities and Sustainability Concerns

November 15, 2023

Since 2018, Maharashtra has initiated a pioneering project known as the Project on Climate Resilient Agriculture (pocra), aimed at helping farmers transition to climate change-resilient practices. This ambitious endeavor, implemented in 16 out of the state’s 36 districts, is touted ..

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New Guidelines for IIM Director Appointments

November 14, 2023

The central government has recently issued fresh guidelines for the selection of directors at Indian Institutes of Management (IIMs). These guidelines bring significant changes to the qualifications required for IIM director appointments and grant enhanced authority to the President as ..

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MoRTH Proposes Uniform Cyber Security Standards for Four-Wheelers

November 14, 2023

The Ministry of Road Transport and Highways (MoRTH) has introduced a draft proposal for uniform Cyber Security and Management Systems (CSMS) provisions for specific categories of four-wheelers, including both passenger and commercial vehicles. The aim is to safeguard these vehicles ..

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Smart Cities Mission Progress

November 14, 2023

As the deadline for the Smart Cities Mission in India approaches in June 2024, cities in states like Gujarat, Uttar Pradesh, Madhya Pradesh, Karnataka, Tamil Nadu, and Rajasthan have emerged as the top performers. These cities are leading in terms ..

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