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Jallikattu celebrations begin in Madurai

January 16, 2023

Recently, the bull-taming sport of Jallikattu, also known as ‘Eru Thazhuvuthal’ and ‘Mancuvirattu’, has begun in full swing in the Palamedu of Madurai district. ContentsKey PointsMann Kuthal ProcessJallikattu in other statesControversy Surrounding Jallikattu Key Points This traditional event, which is a part of the Pongal celebrations and is held on the day of Mattu Pongal, ..

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National Startup Day 2023

January 16, 2023

National Startup Day is celebrated annually on January 16th in India, to recognize and promote the country’s vibrant startup ecosystem. The day is marked by a week-long event, the Startup India Innovation Week, organized by the Ministry of Commerce and Industry and the Department for Promotion of Industry and Internal Trade (DPIIT). While there is ..

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India’s National Green Hydrogen Mission

January 16, 2023

In a move towards a greener future, the Indian government has announced the National Green Hydrogen Mission, with the goal of making India the global hub for green hydrogen production. The mission aims to achieve a production capacity of 5 million metric tons of hydrogen per year by 2030 and will be overseen by an ..

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Rajasthan Becomes First State to Implement Blindness Control Policy

January 16, 2023

Rajasthan has become the first state in India to implement a policy for blindness control with the objective of ensuring the “right to sight” for its citizens. The Medical & Health Department of the state government released the policy document over the weekend, outlining a massive drive to reduce the rate of blindness and bring ..

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India’s First Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming

January 16, 2023

The Indian government has recently announced plans to set up the country’s first Centre of Excellence in Online Gaming in Shillong, Meghalaya by March 2023. ContentsKey PointsScope of the Online Gaming Industry in IndiaRe-Launching Skill India through PMKVY 4.0 Key Points The centre, which will be established under the Digital India Startup Hub through the ..

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