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Tamil Nadu: ‘Equality Day’ on Ambedkar’s Birth Anniversary

April 15, 2022

Tamil Nadu celebrated 14th April 2022, the birth anniversary of Dr. BR Ambedkar as ‘Equality Day’ from this year onwards. A pledge was also taken across the state on this day. Overview: The pledge that was taken in all government ..

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‘Tree City of the World’ Tag

April 14, 2022

The United Nations Food and Agriculture Organisation (UN-FAO) along with Arbor Day Foundation has recognized Hyderabad and Mumbai jointly as the ‘2021 Tree City of the World.’ Overview: The recognition has been won by the two Indian cities due to ..

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Pradhan Mantri Sangrahalaya – Update (April, 2022)

April 14, 2022

On 14th April 2022, the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya was inaugurated by Prime Minister Narendra Modi in New Delhi. The contribution of India’s prime ministers will be showcased in the Pradhanmantri Sangrahalaya. Overview: The first person to buy a ticket to the ..

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Telangana Rice Procurement Issues

April 14, 2022

The government of Telangana has begun procuring paddy from the farmers of the state. The announcement for procurement was announced by Chief Minister K Chandrasekhar Rao. A meeting regarding the procurement was held by Gangula Kamalakar, State Civil Supplies Minister. ..

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103 years of Jallianwala Bagh massacre

April 13, 2022

103 years ago, on 13th April 1919, the horrific Jallianwala Bagh Massacre took place. To date, it is one of the country’s darkest days in history. On this day, General Reginald Dyer of the British Empire ordered his troops to ..

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India-US Education and Skills Development Working Group

April 13, 2022

India and the US have plans to strengthen cooperation in the fields of skill development and education through joint collaborations. The two countries are also mobilizing plants to promote student and scholar mobility with the aim of building people-to-people linkages ..

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ADB Loan to Meghalaya for Urban Infrastructure Projects

April 13, 2022

The Asian Development Bank (ADB) and the Government of India have signed a USD 2 million Project Readiness Financing (PRF) Loan on 12th April 2022. The loan is being given for strengthening the institutional capacity, designing urban infrastructures that are ..

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AVSAR- ‘Connect to Opportunities Initiative’

April 13, 2022

The AVSAR- ‘Connect to Opportunities Initiative’ has been launched by Jammu & Kashmir’s Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha. It is a dedicated portal that will be used to connect job aspirants of the Union Territory with the industry. Overview: This initiative ..

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Discovery of Megalithic Stone Jars in Assam

April 13, 2022

In the Dima Hasao district of Assam, a number of megalithic stone jars have been discovered. This discovery has highlighted the possible links, that date back to the second millennium BC, between Southeast Asia and the Northeast region of India. ..

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Tamil Nadu Resolution against CUET

April 12, 2022

The government of Tamil Nadu has adopted a resolution urging the government of India to drop the CUET (Central Universities Common Entrance Test) proposal. Except for the Bharatiya Janata Party (BJP), the resolution was unanimously supported by all other parties. ..

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