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PM10 Levels in Indian Cities

April 23, 2025

Recent studies indicate a severe air quality crisis in major Indian cities. The Central Pollution Control Board (CPCB) reported that particulate matter (PM10) levels have consistently exceeded national safety standards from 2021 to 2024. The National Ambient Air Quality Standards ..

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Pink E-Rickshaw Initiative

April 23, 2025

The Pink E-Rickshaw initiative launched in Maharashtra aims to empower women by providing them with eco-friendly transportation options. Deputy Chief Minister Ajit Pawar recently announced the distribution of these electric rickshaws as feeder services at metro stations, airports, and tourist ..

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Standing Deposit Facility (SDF)

April 23, 2025

The Standing Deposit Facility (SDF) has become important tool for the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) in managing liquidity in the banking system. Introduced on April 8, 2022, the SDF allows banks to deposit surplus funds with the RBI without ..

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India’s Longest Rail Tunnel

April 23, 2025

On April 16, 2025, India’s Railway Minister Ashwini Vaishnaw announced the successful breakthrough of the country’s longest rail tunnel at Janasu in Uttarakhand. This milestone is part of the Rishikesh-Karnaprayag Broad Gauge Rail Link Project. A tunnel breakthrough happens when ..

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Project SeaCURE

April 22, 2025

Project SeaCURE is a pioneering initiative based on England’s south coast, aimed at enhancing the ocean’s role in combating climate change. Launched in Weymouth, this pilot project seeks to extract carbon dioxide (CO₂) directly from seawater. Funded by the UK ..

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