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Operationalization of the Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor

October 14, 2023

India’s ambitious Eastern Dedicated Freight Corridor (EDFC) project, at a cost of Rs 51,000 crore, has reached a significant milestone. This development comes after a successful trial run of the first freight train over the 401-kilometer-long New Sahnewal (Punjab) to ..

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National Green Credit Programme

October 14, 2023

In a move to promote environmental sustainability, the Indian Government has introduced a national Green Credit programme. This program, following the ‘LiFE’ (Lifestyle for Environment) campaign, employs a market-based approach to encourage environmental initiatives by various stakeholders. The Green Credit ..

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Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023

October 13, 2023

India has been placed 111th out of 125 countries in the Global Hunger Index (GHI) 2023. This ranking has been challenged by the Indian government, which labeled it as “erroneous” and driven by “malafide intent”. In 2022, India stood 107th ..

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Intensified Mission Indradhanush 5.0 Campaign

October 13, 2023

Intensified Mission Indradhanush (IMI 5.0) is the Union Ministry of Health and Family Welfare’s primary immunization initiative. This program targets children and pregnant women who haven’t been immunized, ensuring they receive their required vaccinations. Expansion of Coverage For the first ..

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Indigenous Technologies Launched at the 11th Traffic Expo and Smart Mobility Conference

October 13, 2023

At the 11th Traffic Expo and Smart Mobility Conference, three indigenously developed technologies were introduced, furthering India’s progress in various domains. The launch took place in the presence of distinguished officials and experts from the government and the industry. Details ..

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UNICEF Celebrates Milestone of One Million Certifications on International Day of the Girl Child

October 13, 2023

The Secretary of the Department of School Education & Literacy, Ministry of Education, joined a UNICEF-organized online program on October 11, 2023, the UN International Day of the Girl Child, to mark the achievement of one million certifications in its ..

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India Launches State-of-the-Art National Survey Network

October 13, 2023

Union Minister of State, Dr. Jitendra Singh, launched the state-of-the-art National Survey Network, comprising Continuously Operating Reference Stations (CORS). This network, operated by the Survey of India, will revolutionize precise location-based services in India. Centimeter-Level Positioning in Real-Time India now ..

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INS Sagardhwani Sets Sail for Sagar Maitri Mission-4

October 13, 2023

On October 12, the INS Sagardhwani, an oceanographic research vessel owned by the Naval Physical & Oceanographic Laboratory (NPOL) under the DRDO, embarked on a two-month-long Sagar Maitri (SM) Mission-4 from South Jetty, Southern Naval Command (SNC), Kochi. Promoting Scientific ..

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China and India Face Potential Massive Layoffs by 2050 Due to Mine Closures

October 12, 2023

The transition away from coal in the global energy system is projected to result in the loss of approximately 400,000 coal mining jobs by 2035, according to a report published by Global Energy Monitor. This is equivalent to about 100 ..

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Indian Government Proposes Connectivity-Enhanced Car Ratings

October 12, 2023

An Indian government panel has made a noteworthy recommendation to enhance road safety and encourage the adoption of connected car technology. According to a report by Reuters, the panel has submitted a draft proposal, suggesting that automakers who incorporate connectivity ..

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