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YUVIKA- YUva VIgyani KAryakram

March 12, 2022

The Young Scientist Program, also known as YUVIKA (Yuva VIgyani KAryakram), is an annual space education and training programme sponsored by ISRO and funded by India’s Department of Space. Overview: The programme was started by the Indian government in order ..

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‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics 2020-21’

March 12, 2022

Union Minister of Petroleum and Natural Gas, Hardeep Singh Puri launched ‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics 2020-21’ on March 11th, 2022. About the statistics ‘Indian Petroleum & Natural Gas Statistics’ is the annual publication of the Ministry of Petroleum ..

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Katalin Novák – Hungary’s First Female President

March 12, 2022

Katalin Novák, a close ally of Prime Minister Viktor Orban, has been elected as Hungary’s first female president by the Hungarian parliament. Overview: Novák, who was most recently a minister for family policy, described her victory as a win for ..

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India-Canada CEPA Negotiations

March 12, 2022

India and Canada agreed to re-launch Comprehensive Economic Partnership Agreement (CEPA) Negotiations. India- Canada ministerial dialogue The decision regarding the re-launch of CEPA negotiations was announced following the fifth India- Canada ministerial dialogue on trade and investment, held on 11th ..

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Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI) scheme

March 12, 2022

The guidelines for the scheme “Strengthening of Pharmaceutical Industry (SPI)” were published by the Department of Pharmaceuticals, Ministry of Chemicals, and Fertilizers. Overview of the Scheme The total financial outlay of the scheme is Rs.500 Cr for three years (FY ..

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Captive Employer Initiative

March 12, 2022

‘Captive Employer’, is a first of its kind initiative that is aimed at addressing the vision of a demand-based and dynamic skilling ecosystem that caters to the requirements of the industry while assuring sustainable placements for the rural poor youth ..

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Benin Bronze Collection

March 12, 2022

The Benin Bronzes are a collection of over 3,000 artworks and sculptures from the ancient Kingdom of Benin in present-day Nigeria and these sculptures date back to the 16th century. Overview: The Benin Bronze collection includes cast plaques that are ..

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Madhya Pradesh Child Budget

March 12, 2022

The Madhya Pradesh state government for the first time presented a ‘child budget’ as part of its annual financial plan. The government has allocated Rs 57,803 crore for 220 schemes which will be implemented under 17 departments, including education, targeted ..

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Russian Debt Default

March 12, 2022

Recently, the Chief Economist of the World Bank warned that Russia and Belarus are close to being unable to pay their debts. About the default Debt default is a failure by a borrower to repay the debts in due time. ..

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Google Air Raid Alerts System

March 12, 2022

An Air Raid Alerts system is being rolled out by Google on Android phones in Ukraine. This system will act as a supplement to Ukraine’s existing air raid alert systems and will be based on the government provided alerts. Overview: ..

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