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Delhi-NCR Implements Stage I of Graded Response Action Plan

October 15, 2024

The air quality in Delhi and the surrounding areas (NCR) has worsened, leading to the activation of Stage I of the Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP) by the Centre’s air pollution control panel. The Air Quality Index (AQI) reached 234, ..

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New X-Band Radar Approved for Wayanad Flood Monitoring

October 14, 2024

In July 2024, devastating floods and landslides hit Wayanad district in Kerala, killing more than 200 people. To prevent future disasters, the Union Ministry of Earth Sciences approved the installation of an X-band radar in the region. This radar will ..

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Telangana Appoints Commission for Scheduled Castes Sub-Classification

October 12, 2024

The Telangana state government has launched a new effort to study the sub-classification of Scheduled Castes (SCs) for reservation benefits. This is being done to ensure that the different groups within SCs get a fair share of the benefits offered ..

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Bihar Gets Approval for Second Tiger Reserve in Kaimur

October 9, 2024

The central government has given temporary approval to create Bihar’s second tiger reserve in Kaimur district. This decision came after a proposal from the Bihar state government and is aimed at improving wildlife protection in the area. Proposal and Approval ..

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Assam Launches Nijut Moina Scheme

October 8, 2024

The Assam government has started an important program called the ‘Nijut Moina’ scheme to fight against child marriage. This initiative aims to encourage girls to continue their education, especially since child marriage has been a serious problem in the state. ..

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Odisha Records Rare Black Panther Sightings in Forests

October 7, 2024

Odisha’s forest officials conducted the “All Odisha Leopard Estimation,” which revealed the presence of rare melanistic leopards, commonly known as black panthers, in three different forest areas. This survey covered 47 forest divisions across the state. What is a Melanistic ..

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Kerala Launches India’s First Supercapacitor Manufacturing Facility

October 3, 2024

Kerala’s Chief Minister, Pinarayi Vijayan, recently inaugurated India’s first supercapacitor manufacturing facility at Keltron Component Complex Limited (KCCL) in Kallyassery, Kannur. This marks an important milestone for both Keltron and India’s electronics industry. Keltron’s Legacy Keltron, founded in 1974, is ..

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Telangana Launches First NITI Aayog Women Entrepreneurship Chapter

October 3, 2024

Telangana has made history as the first state in India to start a chapter of NITI Aayog’s Women Entrepreneurship Platform (WEP). This initiative is focused on helping women entrepreneurs by offering them important tools, resources, and connections to grow their ..

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