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India’s First Indigenous Hydrogen Fuel Cell Ferry

February 29, 2024

On February 29th, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi virtually inaugurated India’s first indigenous hydrogen fuel cell ferry at Kochi Harbor in Kerala. The 24-meter vessel, built by Cochin Shipyard Limited (CSL), marks a major advancement in sustainable transportation for the ..

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Gaganyaan Mission: PM names 4 astronauts

February 27, 2024

On February 28, 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi unveiled three strategic space infrastructure projects worth Rs. 1800 crores developed by Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) across various Kerala based centers. He also formally acknowledged Gaganyaan mission’s first four Indian astronaut ..

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Sudarshan Setu – India’s Longest Cable-Stayed Bridge

February 26, 2024

On February 24th 2024, Prime Minister Narendra Modi inaugurated the strategically important Sudarshan Setu bridge over the Gulf of Kutch connecting Dwarka mainland to Beyt Dwarka Island off Gujarat coast. Spanning over 2 kms, it is India’s longest cable-stayed road ..

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Chhattisgarh to revive Aluminium Park Project

February 23, 2024

The Chhattisgarh government ruled by Bharatiya Janata Party has decided to restart work on establishing an aluminium manufacturing hub on over 140 hectares land in Korba district to promote small-scale aluminium product industries by leveraging presence of state-owned major aluminium ..

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India approves 100% FDI in space sector

February 22, 2024

On February 22nd 2024, the Indian government amended foreign direct investment (FDI) guidelines for the strategic space sector, allowing greater overseas capital inflows across satellite manufacturing, launch vehicles building and ground infrastructure creation. Changes in FDI Caps The policy cleared ..

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Twice-a-Year Class 10 & 12 Board Exams from 2025

February 21, 2024

Union Education Minister Dharmendra Pradhan announced on February 20th, 2024 that students will get the choice to appear for secondary and higher secondary board examinations twice annually starting academic year 2025-26. The reformist measure aims to reduce exam stress aligned ..

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