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Study Reveals High Refill Rates and Limited Access Prevent the Impoverished from Utilizing LPG

August 22, 2023

A study conducted by the United States Agency for International Development (USAID) and ASAR, an impact start-up, has highlighted significant barriers preventing low-income households in India from transitioning to cleaner cooking fuels like LPG. The study emphasizes that lack of ..

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Vegetated Canopies

August 22, 2023

As Europe grapples with intense heatwaves and wildfires due to climate change, the focus on mitigating their impacts has intensified. Greenhouse gas emissions have elevated global temperatures by 1.2 degrees Celsius since pre-industrial times, leading to more frequent and severe ..

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CSIR Prima ET11

August 22, 2023

The Central Mechanical Engineering Research Institute (CMERI) has unveiled the CSIR Prima ET11, India’s first indigenous e-Tractor. Dr. Jitendra Singh, Union Minister of State for Science & Technology, underlined the significance of Agri StartUps and urged the adoption of AI-driven ..

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Continuation of NESIDS and Schemes of NEC

August 22, 2023

The Cabinet has given the green light for the continuation of the North East Special Infrastructure Development Scheme (NESIDS) with a budget of Rs. 8139.50 crore for 2022-23 to 2025-26. NESIDS comprises two components: NESIDS-Road and NESIDS-Other Than Road Infrastructure ..

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TRAI releases recommendations on “License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services”

August 22, 2023

The Telecom Regulatory Authority of India (TRAI) has released recommendations on “License Fee and Policy Matters of DTH Services.” These recommendations come in response to a request from the Ministry of Information and Broadcasting (MIB) for guidance on license fee ..

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What is Bharat-NCAP?

August 22, 2023

Union Minister Nitin Gadkari announced the launch of India’s own crash-testing program, Bharat New Car Assessment Programme (Bharat NCAP), aimed at improving road safety standards for motor vehicles up to 3.5 tonnes. The program will award star ratings to vehicles ..

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Committee Recommends Standardized Tenures and Selection Procedures for Akademi Leaders

August 21, 2023

A Parliamentary Standing Committee has recommended the establishment of uniform tenures and selection processes for the heads and governing bodies of autonomous institutions overseen by the Ministry of Culture. The report highlighted the need for consistency among institutions like the ..

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Mysuru Palace to Become Plastic Free

August 21, 2023

The iconic Mysuru Palace, a must-visit landmark for tourists, is set to achieve a significant milestone by becoming ‘plastic-free.’ This collaborative effort involves the Mysuru District Administration, Mysuru City Corporation (MCC), and Mysuru Palace Board. Following the successful model at ..

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Uttarakhand Government’s Comprehensive Survey of Disaster-Prone Areas

August 21, 2023

The Uttarakhand government has taken steps to conduct a thorough survey of cities and towns prone to disasters, with tenders having been invited for the project. The Director of Uttarakhand Landslide Mitigation and Management Centre, Shantanu Sarkar, noted that the ..

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BRICS’s New University Ranking System

August 21, 2023

Education ministers from the BRICS countries—Brazil, Russia, India, China, and South Africa—have collectively decided to launch an independent university ranking system. The move comes as a response to criticisms regarding existing rankings and their lack of comprehensive data. During a ..

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