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RBI Proposes Transparent Mechanism for Declaring Wilful Defaulters

September 22, 2023

The Reserve Bank of India (RBI) has introduced a robust and transparent mechanism for the classification of wilful defaulters, aimed at strengthening accountability and making it more challenging for defaulters to secure funding for future endeavors. This pivotal move comes ..

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Delay in Airworthiness Certification for HTT-40 Basic Trainer Aircraft

September 22, 2023

Six months after the Indian Ministry of Defence entered a contract with Hindustan Aeronautics Limited (HAL) to procure 70 HTT-40 basic trainer aircraft for the Indian Air Force (IAF), concerns have emerged due to delays in obtaining full airworthiness certification ..

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Ministry of Agriculture Launches AI Chatbot for PM-KISAN Scheme

September 22, 2023

In a significant stride towards improving efficiency and accessibility, the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmers’ Welfare has introduced an AI chatbot integrated with the Pradhan Mantri Kisan Samman Nidhi (PM-KISAN) scheme. This AI-powered chatbot is designed to provide farmers with ..

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Fourth ‘Nadi Utsav’

September 22, 2023

The fourth edition of ‘Nadi Utsav’ is set to take place from September 22nd to September 24th, 2023, on the picturesque banks of the Yamuna River in Delhi. Organized by the National Mission on Cultural Mapping (NMCM) of IGNCA (Indira ..

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EC: Aadhaar Number Not Mandatory for Linking with Electoral Roll

September 22, 2023

The Election Commission (EC) of India has clarified its stance regarding the use of Aadhaar numbers in the electoral roll. The EC informed the Supreme Court that individuals are not obligated to provide their Aadhaar numbers for linking with the ..

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Mandatory Disclosure of Weekly Sugar Stocks

September 22, 2023

The Government of India has taken robust steps to maintain stable retail sugar prices across the country. To counter hoarding and speculation in the sugar market, the government has introduced a mandatory weekly stock disclosure system. Traders, wholesalers, retailers, big ..

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TRAI Releases Recommendations on Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting

September 22, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has responded to a request from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) by issuing recommendations on “Issues related to Low Power Small Range FM Radio Broadcasting.” This move opens up exciting possibilities ..

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ZSI Scientists Discover Pterygotrigla intermedica

September 22, 2023

Scientists from the Zoological Survey of India (ZSI) have discovered a new species of deep-water marine fish in Digha Mohana, West Bengal. Named Pterygotrigla intermedica, it shares similarities with species like Pterygotrigla hemisticta. This discovery marks the fourth species of ..

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GCES Web Portal and Mobile App

September 22, 2023

The GCES portal and app are significant as they leverage technology to enhance the accuracy and timeliness of crop yield data, enabling better-informed agricultural decisions and policies. What are the key challenges addressed by the GCES Web Portal and Mobile ..

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Agumbe Loses Rainfall Crown to Other Karnataka Towns

September 21, 2023

Agumbe Rainforest Complex (ARC) in Karnataka, famed for its high rainfall, has seen a decline in its monsoon rainfall over the past two years, resulting in it losing its crown to lesser-known towns in Udupi district. What has been the ..

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