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India-Australia Economic Cooperation and Trade Agreement

April 2, 2022

An economic cooperation and trade agreement has been signed between India and Australia. Under this agreement, Australia will be providing duty-free access for over 95 percent of Indian goods like leather, textiles, sports products, and jewellery in its market. Overview: ..

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India-Sri Lanka Maritime Deal

April 2, 2022

On March 28th, India and Sri Lanka signed a Memorandum of Understanding so that a Maritime Rescue Co-ordination Centre (MRCC) can be set up by Bharat Electronics Ltd (BEL) in Colombo. Overview: This MoU was signed during the visit of ..

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FASTER (Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records)

April 1, 2022

The Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records (FASTER) software has been launched by the Chief Justice of India NV Ramana so that court orders can be transmitted securely and swiftly via electronic mode thus ensuring that judicial orders can ..

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MyGov Platform for Jammu and Kashmir

April 1, 2022

With the aim of achieving the goal of ‘Good Governance’ and taking forward the idea of citizen engagement, Lieutenant Governor Manoj Sinha has launched MyGov Jammu and Kashmir. About MyGov Platform Prime Minister Narendra Modi had launched the MyGov platform ..

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Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy

April 1, 2022

The Karnataka Renewable Energy Policy for the period of 2022-2027 has been cleared by the State Government of Karnataka. This policy will be looking to maintain the state’s reputation as a leader in the field of renewable energy. Overview: This ..

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Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill 2022

April 1, 2022

The Lok Sabha has passed the Delhi Municipal Corporation (Amendment) Bill so that three municipal corporations of Delhi (MCD) can be merged into a single entity. Overview: This bill has been passed by a voice vote and various amendments that ..

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Expansion of Business Blasters Programme

March 31, 2022

The Delhi government has announced the extension of its Business Blasters programme to the private schools of Delhi. Overview: The Business Blasters programme was launched in 2021. Under this programme, students who are studying in classes 11 and 12 are ..

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‘Desh ke Mentor’ Programme

March 31, 2022

The Desh ke Mentor programme was launched in October 2021 by the state government of Delhi. This programme was launched with the aim of connecting students who are studying in classes 9 to 11 with voluntary mentors. Overview: The people ..

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100% Electrification of Konkan Railways

March 31, 2022

The Konkan Railway Corporation has finished electrification of its entire 741-kilometer route that stretches from Roha, Maharashtra to Thokur, Karnataka. Overview: This electrification of the 741-kilometer stretch will bring about savings of fuel amounting to Rs 150 crore. It will ..

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Assam-Meghalaya Border Pact

March 31, 2022

A border agreement was signed between Assam and Meghalaya on 29th March 2022. With this newly signed Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), Meghalaya will be gaining 18.33 square kilometers and Assam will be gaining 18.46 sq km out of the total ..

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