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Oil Discovery in Rajasthan

February 23, 2022

Vedanta Ltds. Cairn Oil & Gas has discovered oil in the Barmer district of Rajasthan. The company has notified the Ministry of Petroleum and Natural Gas and Directorate General of Hydrocarbons (DGH) about this discovery. This oil was discovered by ..

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Nomura Business Resumption Index- Update

February 22, 2022

For the week which ended on 2oth February, the Nomura India Business Resumption Index (NIBRI) reached a record high of 122.8, up from 119.5 the previous week. Overview: The Index showed weak demand due to rising inflation and the scarring ..

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Draft India Data Accessibility & Use Policy, 2022

February 22, 2022

A draft data policy has been published by the central government. This policy states that all data collected, maintained, and generated, by every government ministry and agency shall be open and shareable. The government could also monetize and earn from ..

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Pakistan’s New Cybercrime Law

February 22, 2022

Pakistani authorities announced a new law that will help them in combating false news on social media, a move that free-media groups and the opposition have criticized as being dangerous for being against the freedom of speech. Overview: This law ..

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EUA to Corbevax for 12-18 Age Group

February 22, 2022

A vaccine manufacturer based in Hyderabad, Biological E has received emergency use authorization (EUA) from the drug regulator of India for its Covid-19 vaccine for children aged 12 to 18. Overview: Biological E’s Corbevax vaccine was earlier approved by the ..

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National Digital University

February 22, 2022

The Union Budget for 2022-23 looks to implement the National Education Policy (NEP). To help this the decision to establish a National Digital University was announced that will look to solve India’s seat scarcity problem in educational institutions. Overview: The ..

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Manipur Flag-hoisting Tradition

February 22, 2022

With elections in Manipur being scheduled from 27th February to 3rd March, the candidates are holding a unique flag hoisting ceremony in their constituencies before embarking on campaigning to the people of the state. This ritual is unique to Manipur, ..

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ICCR Indian Crafts Fair

February 22, 2022

The Indian Council for Cultural Relations (ICCR) is organizing a crafts exhibition-cum-fair in Delhi with the aim of popularising traditional Indian crafts among the diplomatic community. Overview: This crafts fair is being held as a part of the Azadi Ka ..

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World Day of Social Justice – Update (February, 2022)

February 22, 2022

On 20th February, the World Day of Social Justice is observed annually. This day works towards promoting social justice, which includes efforts to tackle issues like exclusion, poverty, unemployment, gender inequality, social protection, and human rights. Overview: The United Nations ..

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2022 Winter Olympics- Explained

February 22, 2022

The 2022 Winter Olympics ended on February 20, 2022, by uplifting closing ceremony.  It saw sporting drama and milestones. However, it was tarnished by a Russian doping scandal. Highlights The Games will be remembered for new stars like Eileen Gu ..

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