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India’s first Biomass-based hydrogen plant

February 10, 2022

India’s first commercial-scale biomass-based hydrogen plant will be constructed in Khandwa district of Madhya Pradesh. About Biomass-based hydrogen plant From 30 tonnes of biomass feedstock, Biomass-based hydrogen plant will produce a tonne of hydrogen per day. It will also produce biochar ..

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Western Railways: 100th textile express

February 10, 2022

Mumbai Central Division of Western Railway achieved a milestone of loading “100th textile train” from Chalthan in Surat area to Sankrail in Kharagpur Division, SER. Highlights The Textile Express fetched a total revenue of Rs 10.2 crores for the Railways. ..

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Increase in pollution levels in Mumbai

February 9, 2022

Since February 6, 2022, Mumbai has witness high levels of pollution, with its air quality index (AQI) reading reached above 300 frequently. Highlights On February 6, AQI in Mumbai reached to 316, followed by 318 on February 7 and 320 ..

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‘Writing with Fire’ Documentary

February 9, 2022

Indian documentary Writing with Fire, has been nominated at the 94th Academy Awards in ‘Best Documentary Feature Category’. Key Points The documentary is directed by filmmakers Rintu Thomas and Sushmit Ghosh. It has been nominated alongside Ascension, Flee, Attica, and ..

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Haryana Anti-conversion Bill

February 9, 2022

The bill is being brought in the state of Haryana to prevent unlawful religious conversions. Haryana is a BJP ruled state. The other BJP ruled states that brought in the bill were UP, HP, MP and Karnataka. Need for the ..

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Tamil Nadu Re-adoption of Anti-NEET Bill

February 9, 2022

On February 8, 2022, a special Assembly session of Tamil Nadu Assembly re-adopted the anti-NEET Bill. This bill was returned by Governor R N Ravi in January. Highlights Governor’s decision to return this bill was considered confrontational by State Government, ..

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J&K in National Single Window System

February 8, 2022

Jammu and Kashmir has become the first union territory (UT) to be integrated with National Single Window System. More than 130 industrial services have been made online on the system. 160 more are to be added. About the integration The ..

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Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) Grant

February 7, 2022

The Central Government recently released 9,871 crores of rupees as Post Devolution Revenue Deficit (PDRD) grant. The grant was provided to 17 states. The grant was released by the finance ministry. About PDRD Grant The Post Devolution Revenue Deficit grant ..

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Hijab Controversy in Karnataka

February 7, 2022

On February 5, 2022, Government of Karnataka stated that, ‘clothes that disturb equality, integrity and public law & order should not be worn”. Key Points This directive from government validates decisions of state education institutions to prohibit Muslim girl students ..

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Craft Map of Manipur

February 5, 2022

The craft map of Manipur was prepared on the basis of a field survey by an expert team in 2018-19. It is the first of its kind, prepared with the objective of providing equal, concentrated attention to all art forms. ..

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