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Mumbai Water Taxi

February 17, 2022

The water taxi service between Mumbai and Navi Mumbai was inaugurated by Maharashtra Chief Minister Uddhav Thackeray. The Belapur Jetty project began in January 2019 and was wrapped up in September 2021. This project, which was funded under the Sagarmala ..

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Solar Waste Handling in India

February 17, 2022

While India’s solar power capacity is increasing, the country does not have a proper policy on managing the waste that is being generated from solar panels and its manufacturing process. Overview: Currently, India considers solar waste as a part of ..

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Pasuvula Panduga Cattle Festival

February 17, 2022

Pasuvula Panduga is a cattle festival that is observed annually during Kanuma (3rd day of the Sankranthi Festival), to appease the gods for improving and protecting livestock. This festival is held in the Rangampet village of Andhra Pradesh.  Around 30 ..

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Extension of INSACOG Network to neighbour countries

February 17, 2022

Recently, India announced to extend its “SARS-CoV-2 Genomics Consortium (INSACOG) network” to neighbour countries, to fight against Covid-19. Key Facts INSACOG is a network of laboratories for genomic sequencing and surveillance. India will also work for the implementation of “TRIPS ..

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Jio-SES Joint Venture for Satellite Broadband Services

February 15, 2022

On February 14, 2022, the Reliance Industries Ltd (RIL) announced that Jio Platforms Ltd (JPL) and SES have formed a Joint Venture (JV) for satellite-based broadband services. Key Facts SES is a global satellite-based content connectivity solutions provider. Jio Platforms will own ..

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Karnataka HC: Ban on Online Gaming Unconstitutional

February 15, 2022

On February 14, 2022, Karnataka High Court struck down provisions of Karnataka Police (Amendment) Act, 2021, that had banned online games. Key Facts The division bench was headed by Chief Justice Ritu Raj Awasthi and Justice Krishna S. Dixit. According to the ..

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Proroguing of West Bengal Assembly

February 14, 2022

The West Bengal Governor prorogued the assembly using his powers under Article 174 of the constitution. What is Proroguing? It is discontinuing the session of parliament or state legislative assembly. This does not involve dissolving the assembly. Article 174 The ..

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What is ‘Hippocratic Oath’?

February 14, 2022

Indian Medical Association (IMA) has come out against the suggestion by National Medical Commission’s (NMC), to replace Hippocratic Oath with Charak Shapath during the convocation with medical graduates. Key Points According to IMA, Charak Shapath was not made from the ..

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New Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University in Kalyana-Karnataka region

February 12, 2022

According to Transport Minister B Sriramulu, a new Skill and Entrepreneurship Development University has been is being planned in Kalyana-Karnataka region. Key Facts The Skill Development University is being planned for inclusive development of the region. This university will be ..

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Nanna Shale Nanna Koduge app

February 10, 2022

Department of Primary & Secondary Education in Karnataka developed an app titled “Nanna Shale Nanna Koduge”. Chief Minister Basavaraj Bommai will launch the app on February 14, 2022. What is Nanna Shale Nanna Koduge app? Nanna Shale Nanna Koduge app, ..

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