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Cabinet approves continuation of fast track courts for trying sexual offences for 3 years
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Cabinet approves continuation of fast track courts for trying sexual offences for 3 years

Science & Tech 30/11/23 06:44 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister Shri Narendra Modi has approved the continuation of Fast Track Special Court (FTSCs).' FTSCs, designed as dedicated courts, are expected to ensure s Read More...

Cabinet clears terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission
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Cabinet clears terms of reference for 16th Finance Commission

Science & Tech 30/11/23 06:37 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet chaired by the Prime Minister, Shri Narendra Modi has approved the Terms of Reference for the Sixteenth Finance Commission.' The 15th Finance Commission, which was handed some Read More...

Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan
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Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan

Science & Tech 30/11/23 06:11 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union Cabinet has approved the implementation of Pradhan Mantri Janjati Adivasi Nyaya Maha Abhiyan (PM-JANMAN) designed to provide support to tribal communities with a budget of ?24,000 crore.' Read More...

India becomes Chair of International Sugar Organisation (ISO) for 2024
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India becomes Chair of International Sugar Organisation (ISO) for 2024

Science & Tech 29/11/23 14:12 PM IST
by Mahesh

'India will assume the chairmanship of the International Sugar Organisation (ISO), an apex body for sugar and related products, for 2024.' India is the largest consumer and second largest producer Read More...

To curb fraud, 4-hour delay likely in first UPI transfer over Rs 2,000
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To curb fraud, 4-hour delay likely in first UPI transfer over Rs 2,000

Science & Tech 29/11/23 13:31 PM IST
by Mahesh

'To curb rising instances of online payment frauds, the government is planning to introduce a minimum time for a transaction beyond a particular amount happening for the first time between two persons Read More...

Muslim student strength in higher education fell by 1.79 lakh in 2020-21
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Muslim student strength in higher education fell by 1.79 lakh in 2020-21

Science & Tech 29/11/23 13:15 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Enrolment in higher education among Muslim students in the age group of 18-23 dropped by more than 8.5% in 2020-21.' From 17,39,218 Muslim students enrolled in higher education in 2016-17, the num Read More...

India’s first international university (SAU)
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India’s first international university (SAU)

Science & Tech 29/11/23 12:47 PM IST
by Mahesh

'A unique academic experiment that involved all eight SAARC countries pooling in their resources to create a “world-class” university in New Delhi is floundering.' As the institution gr Read More...

RBI’s latest move to increase risk weight for lending
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RBI’s latest move to increase risk weight for lending

Science & Tech 29/11/23 12:23 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Seeking to rein in an observed rise in unsecured personal loans and credit cards, the Reserve Bank of India (RBI) directed banks and non-banking financial companies (NBFCs) to reserve more capital f Read More...

Can dollarisation save an economy?
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Can dollarisation save an economy?

Science & Tech 28/11/23 13:43 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Javier Milei, the recent winner of Argentina’s presidential election, has drawn attention for his unconventional policies, one of them being the plan to replace the country’s currency of Read More...

Fibre optic cables
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Fibre optic cables

Science & Tech 28/11/23 13:37 PM IST
by Mahesh

'Optical fibres are made of thin cylindrical strands of glass. The diameter of a typical fibre is close to the diameter of a human hair.' These fibres can carry information, such as text, images, Read More...