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Rythu Bharosa Scheme Expansion Announced
The Telangana Cabinet sub-committee has approved the extension of the Rythu Bharosa farmers’ investment subsidy scheme. This decision aims to benefit all farmers with cultivated lands. The scheme, a promise made by the Congress party, will credit ₹7,500 per acre for each crop season to approximately 70 lakh farmers in the state. The government is…
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Innovative Bacteria Combat Soil Contamination
Soil contamination poses challenge in agriculture, threatening crop health and yield. Toxic compounds hinder seed germination and plant growth. Traditional remediation methods, such as chemical treatments, often fail to provide lasting solutions. Researchers from the Indian Institute of Technology Bombay (IIT Bombay) have progressed in addressing this issue. They have isolated specific bacteria capable of…
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Chhattisgarh’s Green GDP Initiative
Chhattisgarh has launched a pioneering initiative that integrates the ecological services of its forests into the Green Gross Domestic Product (Green GDP). This innovative approach aims to tell the relationship between the environmental contributions of forests and the state’s economic growth. The initiative seeks to ensure sustainable economic development while preserving the environment for future…
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Ramesh Chand Committee Set Up to Update WPI Base Year
The Government of India has established a committee to update the base year for the Wholesale Price Index (WPI), aiming to enhance the accuracy of factory-gate inflation measures. This initiative reflects structural changes in the economy since the last update in 2011-12. The 18-member panel, led by Ramesh Chand of NITI Aayog, is tasked with…
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Nano-Formulation of Melatonin for Parkinson’s Disease
Recent studies have brought into light the potential of nano-formulated melatonin as a promising therapeutic approach for Parkinson’s disease (PD). PD is a prevalent neurological disorder characterised by the degeneration of dopamine-secreting neurons in the brain. This degeneration is primarily caused by the aggregation of synuclein protein. Current treatments focus on alleviating symptoms rather than…
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Govt to Boost Delhi’s Transport Network
Nitin Gadkari, the Union Minister for Road Transport and Highways, announced investment plan to improve Delhi‘s transport network. The government will allocate ₹12,500 crore, along with an additional ₹1,200 crore from the CRIF fund. This announcement coincides with the upcoming Delhi elections, denoting the urgency of addressing the city’s pollution and congestion issues. Gadkari’s proposals…
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Kharif Rice Procurement Trends in 2024
Recently, the Kharif rice procurement landscape has shown varied results across state of Indias. Punjab and Haryana, known for their agricultural output, have reported lower procurement figures compared to previous years. Despite this, the overall Kharif rice production is projected to reach a record 119.93 million tonnes, marking a 6% increase from the previous year.…
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Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) Report 2023-24
The Ministry of Education (MoE) has recently released the Unified District Information System for Education Plus (UDISE+) report 2023-24. It reported a decline in student enrolment for the academic year 2023-24. The total enrolment fell to 24.8 crore, a drop of over one crore compared to previous years. This decrease marks a notable shift from…
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India’s Climate Action and Emission Reduction Efforts
India has made strides in reducing greenhouse gas (GHG) emissions and promoting sustainable growth. Recent reports indicate that India’s GHG emissions decreased by 7.93% in 2020 compared to 2019. The country’s forest and tree cover sequestered approximately 522 million tonnes of CO2, effectively reducing 22% of total carbon dioxide emissions. This progress is part of…
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Islamic State Group’s Recent Attacks and Tactics
The Islamic State (IS) group has recently been implicated in a series of violent attacks, signalling a troubling resurgence. On New Year’s Day 2025, a truck attack in New Orleans resulted in 15 fatalities and approximately 30 injuries. The assailant, Shamsud-Din Jabbar, a U.S. citizen, displayed an Islamic State flag during the incident. This attack…
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