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Indore Manmad Rail Project

The Indore-Manmad railway line project will increase the existing network of Indian Railways by about 309 km. The total cost of this project is Rs 18,036 crore (approx.) and it is proposed to be completed by 2028-29.

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Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee (1944-2024)

Buddhadeb Bhattacharjee was born in Kolkata in the year 1944. With the communist party he has close relations from very childhood, he was so active in politics and later on he became the Chief Minister of the West Bengal.

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SDG 1: End Poverty

Goal: End poverty in all its forms everywhere Overview: Sustainable Development Goal 1 (SDG 1) aims to eradicate extreme poverty globally by 2030. This goal is important in the United Nations’ 2030 Agenda for Sustainable Developme…

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Center Notifies Galathea Bay As a Major Port

Galathea Bay in the Andaman and Nicobar Islands as a 'Major Port.' This notification brings the Rs 44,000 crore mega port project under the administrative control of the Union Ministry of Ports, Shipping, and Waterways. KEY FACTS:…

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Vertical Fiscal Imbalance

gap between the revenue collection capabilities and expenditure responsibilities of different levels of government in a federal system. VFI IN INDIA In India, this imbalance manifests as: Revenue vs. Spending: The central governme…

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Namibia Drought - Cause of Draught and Hunger in Namibia

Namibia has ordered the killing of hundreds of its wild animals to provide meat to 1.4 million people facing hunger. According to the Namibian government, they believe that to meet there food needs and to reduce the human-wildlife…

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The Future of India-US Partnership

The diplomatic relations of India and the U. S are very active. It means that the issues of regional security, terrorism threats, and the promotion of the principles of democracy are exercised in pairs.

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Sustainable Development Goals

The SDGs have to be achieved till 2030. WAS IT THE FIRST TIME SUCH GOALS WERE BEING ADOPTED? The UN adopted Millenium Development Goals (MDGs) in 2000 as the post development goals/agenda.

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China-Africa Cooperation Summit

September 5, 2024, Chinese President Xi Jinping announced a $50 billion financial commitment to Africa over the next 3 years during a major China-Africa summit in Beijing. Aims to deepen cooperation in various sectors, including i…

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India's Semiconductor Vision

India Semiconductor Mission (ISM) with the objective of pursuing long-term strategies to develop a sustainable system of production of semiconductors and displays.

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Hexavalent Chromium

Hexavalent chromium is very dangerous and according to the WHO reports the permissible level of hexavalent and trivalent chromium in drinking water is zero.

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Bulldozer Justice

Supreme Court has recently expressed concerns over the arbitrary demolition of properties belonging to individuals accused of crimes, emphasizing the need for adherence to due process. The Court is set to establish pan-India guide…

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Africa Can Make India's Critical Mission Shine.

Union Budget 2024-25, Union Finance Minister Nirmala Sitharaman announced the establishment of a Critical Mineral Mission. The mission aims to: Promoting domestic production of critical minerals. Promote recycling of these mineral…

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AgriSURE Fund

AgriSURE Fund is a unique fund created for the purpose of stimulating development and stimulating innovation in the agriculture and rural start-up world. It aims at technology-based, high stakes and big returns that could revoluti…

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SC On Rights of Accused Under PMLA

Supreme Court of India has recently made several landmark decisions regarding the rights of accused individuals under the Prevention of Money Laundering Act, 2002 (PMLA). The Court's rulings emphasize the importance of due process…

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PM Modi's Visit to Singapore.

PM Modi arrived in Singapore on Wednesday 4th September. This is two-day visit to Singapore at the invitation of his newly elected counterpart, PM Lawrence Wong. KEY FACTS This visit, part of his broader South East Asian tour foll…

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India's Oil Imports From Russia

India’s imports of Russian crude oil, which have been a major component of its oil supply, experienced a decline in August compared to July’s near-record levels. This decrease is attributed to a combination of factors including: R…

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Why Oil Prices Remain Subdued ?

oil prices have shown some volatility due to a political dispute in Libya, which has significantly curtailed the country’s oil output. KEY FINDINGS: On early Friday, Brent crude oil futures were priced slightly over $80 per barrel…

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PM Modi's Visit To Brunei

Prime Minister Narendra Modi began a landmark two-day visit to Brunei Darussalam on September 3, 2024. This visit is the first bilateral trip by an Indian Prime Minister to Brunei and is significant as both nations celebrate 40 ye…

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Navigating India's E-commerce Crossroads

E-commerce has been on the government’s strategic focus area for investment as it has classified it as a sunrise sector and has been able to attract good FDI.

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India-US Defence Pact to "Deepen Cooperation"

India and the United States have decided to intensify and expand their already vast “major defence partnership.” This does not only refer to the fields of defence but also includes the space technology and Artificial Intelligence.

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India Plans $15 bn For Semiconductor Chip Manufacturing

announced an increased funding outlay of $15 billion for the second phase of its semiconductor manufacturing incentive policy. This marks a significant rise from the $10 billion allocated for the first phase. The push aims to enha…

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Digital Agriculture Mission

On September 2, the Union Cabinet approved the Rs 2,817-crore Digital Agriculture Mission aimed at creating Digital Public Infrastructure (DPI) in the agricultural sector. This initiative follows the success of similar e-governanc…

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47 Indians Rescued From Cyber Scam Centres in Laos

Event: On August 29, the Indian Embassy in Laos rescued 47 Indian nationals from cyber scam centres within the Golden Triangle SEZ in Bokeo province. The embassy has issued a strong warning to Indian citizens about fraudulent job…

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INS Arighat

Event: On August 29, 2024, Defence Minister Rajnath Singh commissioned INS Arighat, India’s second nuclear-powered ballistic missile submarine (SSBN), at an event in Visakhapatnam. ABOUT INS ARIGHAT Name and Design: Name Meaning:…

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