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What is ‘Faral Sakhi’ Initiative?

January 4, 2025

The Mira Bhayandar Municipal Corporation (MBMC) has launched an initiative called ‘Faral Sakhi’ to empower women entrepreneurs. This programme focuses on women involved in traditional snack production, specifically festive snacks known as ‘Faral’. The initiative aims to provide training and ..

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Supreme Court Upholds Property Rights in India

January 4, 2025

The Supreme Court of India recently reaffirmed the significance of property rights within the constitutional framework. The court’s ruling brought into light that while the right to property is no longer a fundamental right, it remains a constitutional right under ..

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India’s Education Spending Under Scrutiny

January 4, 2025

India’s education system faces challenges according to a recent study. The report compares educational investments across eight countries, revealing India’s stagnation in spending. The Confederation of Indian Industry (CII) released the study, which advocates for an increase in India’s education ..

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The Discovery of Pallas’s Cat in India

January 4, 2025

The decline of feline species worldwide, especially big cats like snow leopards, is alarming. Conservationists are increasingly concerned about their dwindling populations, primarily due to habitat loss, poaching, and climate change. Snow leopards inhabit high mountain ranges across Central and ..

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What is Project VISTAAR?

January 4, 2025

IIT Madras has partnered with the Ministry of Agriculture and Farmer Welfare to launch Project VISTAAR. This initiative aims to enhance the agricultural extension system through digitalisation. The pilot project, known as the Virtually Integrated System to Access Agricultural Resources, ..

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What is Dozer Push Mining Method?

January 4, 2025

The CSIR-Central Institute of Mining and Fuel Research (CSIR-CIMFR) has achieved milestone in the mining sector. They successfully conducted the first trial blast of the Dozer Push Mining Method in India. This innovative method integrates advanced digital technologies, aiming to ..

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New E-Auction Portal ‘Baanknet’ Launched

January 4, 2025

The Government of India recently launched a revamped e-auction portal named ‘Baanknet’. This portal serves as a comprehensive platform for buyers and investors interested in properties auctioned by public sector banks (PSBs). The initiative aims to streamline the auction process ..

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India Unveils Draft Rules for Data Protection

January 4, 2025

On January 3, 2024, the Ministry of Electronics and Information Technology (MeitY) released the draft rules for the Digital Personal Data Protection Act (DPDP). This announcement follows the Act’s passage in Parliament in August 2023. The government has opened a ..

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