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SBI Report: PM SVANidhi Scheme Is A Gender Equaliser

SBI Report: PM SVANidhi Scheme Is A Gender Equaliser

  The PM Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme, launched on June 1, 2020, has been a game-changer for India’s urban street vendors. This micro-credit scheme aims to provide collateral-free working capital loans to street vendors, with a focus on empowering this marginalized community. A recent report by the State Bank of India’s economic …

Kerala To Set Up ₹237 Crore Graphene Production Facility

Kerala Govt To Set Up ₹237 Crore Graphene Production Facility

  Kerala government has announced a pioneering project to establish a graphene production facility, marking a significant leap in material technology. Graphene, often referred to as a “wonder material” for its extraordinary electrical and electronic properties, is set to become a cornerstone of Kerala’s innovation landscape. A Bold Decision in a Cabinet Meeting Chief Minister …

Amol Muzumdar appoints India Women Head Coach

Amol Muzumdar Takes Over as Head Coach of India Women

Cricket Advisory Committee Recommends Muzumdar In a significant development in Indian women’s cricket, Amol Muzumdar, the former Mumbai batsman, has been named as the head coach of the India women’s national team. The decision came after a three-member cricket advisory committee of the Board of Control for Cricket in India (BCCI) conducted interviews with shortlisted …

Airbus tie-up with IIT Kanpur to promote aerospace education and innovation in India

Airbus tie-up with IIT Kanpur to promote aerospace education and innovation in India

The Indian Institute of Technology Kanpur (IITK) and Airbus have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU). This landmark agreement, signed, aims to significantly enhance the aerospace sector’s talent pool in India through research and education initiatives. Empowering the Aerospace Industry According to a press release by IITK, the collaboration between these two …

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ISB Prof Sarang Deo appointed by WHO on its TB Advisory Group

Introduction Professor Sarang Deo, a distinguished figure in the field of Operations Management and healthcare, has been appointed as a member of the Strategic and Technical Advisory Group (STAG) for Tuberculosis by the World Health Organization (WHO). This appointment reflects his exceptional expertise and contributions to the battle against tuberculosis, particularly in India. It is …

China Is Building World's Largest Ghost Particle Detector,'Trident'

China Is Building World’s Largest Ghost Particle Detector,’Trident’

  China is embarking on a groundbreaking endeavor by constructing an immense telescope in the western Pacific Ocean. The primary mission of this massive facility is to detect elusive particles known as “ghost particles” or neutrinos. This ambitious undertaking will result in the world’s largest neutrino-detecting telescope. Unveiling the Elusive Neutrino   Neutrinos are a …

Shillong Hosts Green Tourism Conclave For Responsible Tourism In Northeast

Shillong Hosts Green Tourism Conclave For Responsible Tourism In Northeast

  A Green Tourism Conclave took place in Shillong with the primary objective of nurturing environmentally conscious and responsible tourism in India, with a special emphasis on the Northeastern region and Odisha. The event featured engaging discussions, informative presentations, and captivating cultural performances, emphasizing the importance of sustainable tourism practices. Key Figures and Participants The …

China replaced missing defence minister Li Shangfu

China replaced missing defence minister Li Shangfu

China’s Defense Minister, Li Shangfu, was recently removed from his position in a surprising turn of events. His disappearance from public view two months earlier had sparked rumors about his fate. Li’s removal follows a series of unexplained personnel changes in China’s government, raising questions about how power is concentrated and party discipline is enforced …

Centre approves 22,303 Crore ₹subsidy on Key fertilizers

Centre approves 22,303 Crore ₹subsidy on Key fertilizers

The Indian government recently announced changes in the subsidy rates for key fertilisers, affecting nitrogen (N), phosphorus (P), potassium (K), and sulphur (S). Despite global price increases, the government aims to maintain affordable fertiliser prices for Indian farmers. Subsidy Reductions During October-March, subsidies for N, P, K, and S have been reduced compared to April-September. …