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PM Mudra Yojana’s Performance

The Pradhan Mantri Mudra Yojana (PMMY) continues to evolve as a key initiative for promoting entrepreneurship in India. Recent statistics reveal that the Gross Non-Performing Assets (GNPA) under the scheme slightly increased to 2.21% during the 2024-25 financial year. This ..

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Delhi’s Electric Vehicle Policy 2.0

The Delhi government is set to announce its Electric Vehicle (EV) Policy 2.0. This new policy aims to phase out CNG-driven autorickshaws and fossil fuel vehicles. It reflects a commitment to reducing air pollution in the capital. The draft policy ..

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West Bengal’s Newest GI Tags

West Bengal has recently received Geographical Indication (GI) tags for seven traditional products. This recognition includes popular items like ‘Nolen Gurer Sandesh’ and Baruipur guavas. About Geographical Indication (GI) Geographical Indication (GI) is a sign used on products that have ..

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Iron Opacity in Sun

Recent studies have revealed vital information about the opacity of iron in the sun. This opacity affects our understanding of stellar physics and the behaviour of stars. Scientists have long debated the discrepancy between observed data and theoretical models regarding ..

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Trends in Maternal Mortality: 2000 to 2023

The report Trends in Maternal Mortality: 2000 to 2023 is a new publication from the United Nations Maternal Mortality Estimation Inter-Agency Group (MMEIG), which includes WHO, UNICEF, UNFPA, the World Bank, and the UN Department of Economic and Social Affairs. ..

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DNA Barcoding for River Blindness Management

Recent developments in the study of blackflies have implications for managing river blindness, a serious parasitic disease. A team from the Zoological Survey of India has published findings in an international journal that highlight the importance of accurate species identification ..

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Co-Morbidity of Malaria and Soil-Transmitted Helminths

Recent research has brought into light the simultaneous occurrence of malaria and soil-transmitted helminth (STH) infections in Nigeria. The study, led by Faith Eshofonie from the Federal University of Technology, demonstrated regional disparities in co-infection rates. The south-south and southeast ..

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Naval Base INS Varsha

India is set to enhance its naval capabilities with the commissioning of INS Varsha, a strategic naval base for nuclear submarines in coastal Andhra Pradesh. This initiative aims to counter China’s expanding naval presence in the Indian Ocean Region. The ..

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Digital Threat Report 2024

The Digital Threat Report 2024 marks step in enhancing cybersecurity within the Banking, Financial Services, and Insurance (BFSI) sector in India. Launched by the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology, this report aims to address the escalating cyber threats faced ..

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Woolly Flying Squirrel

In late 2024, the Himachal Pradesh Forest Department captured the first photographic evidence of the Woolly Flying Squirrel in the Miyar Valley, Lahaul and Spiti district. This rare mammal had been long thought extinct until its rediscovery in 1994. This ..

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