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India’s First Grain ATM Launched in Odisha

August 9, 2024

Odisha government introduced the state’s first Grain ATM, a new technology designed to improve food distribution under the National Food Security Programme on August 08, 2024. This machine is part of the central government’s Annapurti programme and was developed with ..

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Nagaland Becomes First State to Implement Disaster Insurance

August 8, 2024

Nagaland has become the first state in India to start a disaster management insurance scheme by signing an agreement with SBI General Insurance. This new program called the Disaster Risk Transfer Parametric Insurance Solution (DRTPS), is designed to protect against ..

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Uttar Pradesh Assembly Passes Stricter Anti-Conversion Law

August 7, 2024

On July 30, 2024, the Uttar Pradesh Legislative Assembly passed an amendment to the Uttar Pradesh Prohibition of Unlawful Conversion of Religion Act, making the 2021 law stricter. Critics say these changes might be misused, similar to laws introduced by ..

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Government Declares New Peacock Sanctuaries in Karnataka, Kerala

August 7, 2024

Recently, Union Minister for Environment, Forest, and Climate Change, Mr. Bhupender Yadav, announced the creation of two new Peacock Sanctuaries in India: Adichunchanagiri in Karnataka and Choolannuar in Kerala. This decision shows the government’s ongoing effort to protect wildlife and ..

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What is e-Sankhyiki Portal?

August 7, 2024

On June 29, the Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) launched the e-Sankhyiki portal. This new portal is a big step forward for how India manages and shares data. It makes it easier to access and analyze important information. ..

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Cities Set to Launch Rs 5,000 Crore AMRUT 2.0 Projects

August 5, 2024

The Atal Mission for Rejuvenation and Urban Transformation (AMRUT) 2.0 is an important project started in 2021 by the National Democratic Alliance (NDA) government. Its goal is to improve city infrastructure in India with a big investment. Funding and Scope ..

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India Elected Vice-Chair Of IPEF Supply Chain Council

August 1, 2024

India has been elected as the vice-chair of the Supply Chain Council (SCC) under the Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF). This council is focused on making supply chains stronger and more reliable for its 14 member countries. Indo-Pacific Economic Framework (IPEF) ..

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India’s First Sunken Museum to Open at Humayun Tomb

July 29, 2024

India’s first sunken museum, located at the Humayun Tomb complex in Delhi, will have its grand opening on July 29, 2024. It will be open to visitors starting July 30. The museum’s launch aligns with the 46th UNESCO World Heritage ..

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India’s First Integrated Agri-Export Facility at Jawaharlal Nehru Port

July 29, 2024

Union Minister for Ports, Shipping, and Waterways Sarbananda Sonowal has approved the Jawaharlal Nehru Port Authority’s (JNPA) project for a Rs. 284.19 crore agricultural processing and storage facility. This is part of a larger plan to improve India’s export and ..

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India’s 500th Community Radio Station in Aizawl

July 27, 2024

Ashwini Vaishnaw, the Union Minister of Information and Broadcasting, recently launched India’s 500th community radio station, ‘Apna Radio 90.0 FM’, in Aizawl. At the same time, he announced the winners of the 10th National Community Radio Awards. This event shows that the ..

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