Survey of India & Genesys International Partnered for 3D Digital Twin-mapping Programme in India

Current Context: The national mapping agency Survey of India (SoI) and Genesys International, a leading Indian mapping company, have indeed partnered for a 3D digital twin-mapping programme in India on 22nd November 202…

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Coal Ministry Amends SHAKTI Policy to Expand Coal Linkage

Current Context: The Ministry of Coal in India has announced an amendment to the SHAKTI Policy (Scheme for Harnessing and Allocating Koyala (Coal) Transparently in India). This amendment allows power plants, including pr…

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Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali campaign has been launched

Current Context:  The Swachh Diwali Shubh Diwali campaign was launched by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs. The campaign aims to invoke the cultural significance of Diwali, coupled with the journey of Swachh Bhar…

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Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening ’ Programme

Current Context: Minister of Education, Dharmendra Pradhan, inaugurated Ramakrishna Mission’s ‘Awakening ’ Programme for students of classes I to V. Mission's "Awakening" program is an initiative toward ens…

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CCRAS ‘SPARK’ Program to Support Innovative Research

Current Context: The Central Council for Research in Ayurvedic Sciences (CCRAS), launched an initiative to support the research efforts of the youth of the nation by developing the Studentship Program for Ayurveda Resear…

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Hyderabad international airport to launch DigiYatra Programme

Current Context: Hyderabad international airport to launch DigiYatra Programme on August 18. The GRM Hyderabad International Airport (GHIAL) is set to launch digital processing of passengers as a proof of concept through …

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Arunachal Pradesh launched drone-based healthcare service

Current Context: Arunachal Pradesh launched the drone-based healthcare service 'Medicine from the Sky'. The first flight of drone service 'Medicine from the Sky' was successfully launched from Seppa to Cha…

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‘Prakriti’ & Green Initiatives on Plastic Waste Management

Current Context: Shri Bhupender Yadav (Union Minister of Environment, Forest & Climate Change) launched ‘Prakriti’ and Green Initiatives for Effective Plastic Waste Management. Prakriti is a mascot to spread awarenes…

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Lakshya Zero Dumpsite Programme

Current Context: GOI has approved the INR 433.74 crores Legal Waste Remediation Proposal of Maharashtra and the INR 178.6 crore proposal of Telangana. It is one of the aims of Swachh Bharat Mission 2.0 to deal with the l…

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Sagar Parikrama

Current Context: Programme ‘Sagar Parikrama’ was launched by the government of India on the occasion of the 75th Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. By the Department - Department of Fisheries, Ministry of Fisheries, Animal Husband…

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SUJLAM 2.0 Campaign for Greywater Management

Current Context: Under the aegis of the Department of Drinking Water and Sanitation (DDWS), Ministry of Jal shakti. Launched by Shri Gajendra Singh Shekhawat, Union Minister of Jal Shakti. Theme- ‘Groundwater: making the …

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‘Donate-a-Pension’ Initiative

Current Context: The Ministry of Labour and Employment has launched the ‘Donate-a-Pension’ initiative. The initiative is launched under the Pradhan Mantri Shram Yogi Maan-Dhan Yojana (PM-SYM). It is launched to contribute…

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‘Sambhav’ and ‘Svavlamban’ Initiatives

Current Context: The Union Minister of State for Micro, Small, and Medium Enterprises (MSMEs), Bhanu Pratap Singh Verma launched ‘Sambhav’ and ‘Svavlamban’ initiatives. These initiatives were launched at the Internationa…

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PNB Housing launched Watershed Developmental Projects in Rajasthan

Current Context: The Pehel Foundation which belongs to PNB Housing has partnered with Gurugram based NGO named Sehgal Foundation. They have partnered to launch an integrated watershed development project named Jal Khushh…

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‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’ Campaign

Current Context: The Ministry of Education has launched the ‘Bhasha Certificate Selfie’ campaign. The campaign was launched to motivate cultural diversity environment and promote multilingualism. It will help to maintain …

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'Project Arohan'

Current Context: The Government of Assam has launched 'Project Arohan'. 'Project Arohan' is a mentorship program that has a tenure of four years. The program grants guidance and inducts skills in students. …

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‘Waste to Wealth Creation’ programme

Current Context: The ‘Waste to Wealth Creation’ program was launched by the Small Industries Development Bank of India (SIDBI). It was launched for women in the Sundarbans in West Bengal. Under the program, women will mak…

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‘Paray Shikshalaya’ Programme—West Bengal

Current Context: The government of West Bengal has launched Paray Shikshalaya. The Paray Shikshalaya means Neighbourhood Schools. The program is launched for primary and pre-primary students of the state.  The students will…

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‘Innovations in Public Administration’ Program of CBC

Current Context: The Union Minister of State (IC) for Science and Technology, Dr. Jitendra Singh inaugurated the ‘Innovations in Public Administration’ program of Capacity Building Commission (CBC). The program belongs t…

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‘Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ki Ore’ Programme

Current Context: Prime Minister Narendra Modi launched the ‘Azadi Ke Amrit Mahotsav se Swarnim Bharat Ki Ore’ program via video conference. It is a national-level program and is inducted with seven yearlong initiatives. I…

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