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India Wins Junior Asia Cup 2024 Title

December 6, 2024

The Indian men’s junior hockey team has returned to Bengaluru after winning the Junior Asia Cup, which marks their fifth title in the tournament’s history. India previously won in 2024, 2023, 2015, 2008, and 2004. Hockey India has announced cash ..

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What is National Legal Metrology (eMaap) Portal?

December 6, 2024

The Government of India is developing a unified online platform called the National Legal Metrology Portal (eMaap), which aims to connect all State Legal Metrology Departments. The portal will streamline various processes, enhancing efficiency in legal metrology. Purpose of eMaap ..

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29th CII Partnership Summit

December 5, 2024

The 29th CII Partnership Summit took place in New Delhi and External Affairs Minister S. Jaishankar represented India at this event. He engaged with various international ministers and leaders. The summit focused on India’s growth and potential global collaborations. Event ..

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Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024

December 5, 2024

A new bill, the Bharatiya Vayuyan Vidheyak, 2024, was introduced by Union Aviation Minister Kinjarapu Rammohan Naidu. This bill replaces the outdated Aircraft Act of 1934, which was passed in the Lok Sabha in August 2024. The bill responds to ..

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India-UK 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue

December 5, 2024

India and the UK recently convened the second 2+2 Foreign and Defence Dialogue in New Delhi, aimed to enhance their Comprehensive Strategic Partnership. High-level officials from both nations participated in the discussions. Key Participants India was represented by Piyush Srivastava ..

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Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 Scheme

December 4, 2024

The Government of India is planning to introduce a new Production-Linked Incentive (PLI) 2.0 scheme, which aims to encourage a self-sustaining drone ecosystem. It focuses on local production of drones and their components and also promotes services related to drones, ..

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Coastal Shipping Bill, 2024

December 4, 2024

The Lok Sabha recently witnessed the introduction of a new Bill aimed at enhancing coastal trade, presented by Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal. These protests were related to violence in Uttar Pradesh and the Adani controversy, which focuses on promoting Indian-flagged ..

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India’s Nuclear Energy Ambitions and Challenges

December 3, 2024

India has a long history with nuclear energy, with the Atomic Energy Commission established shortly after independence. Over 75 years, the country has developed a nuclear power capacity of 8,180 MW, which includes 2,000 MW from Russia. While this capacity ..

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