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Tax contribution by States needs to be revisited
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Tax contribution by States needs to be revisited

Science & Tech 23/01/24 07:17 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Finance Commission’s important job is to recommend a distribution formula specifying each State’s share in the part of the Union tax revenue assigned to States. Such distribution form Read More...

Scheduled Caste communities
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Scheduled Caste communities

Science & Tech 23/01/24 06:52 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The Union government has formed a high-level committee of secretaries, chaired by the Cabinet Secretary, to evaluate and work out a method for the equitable distribution of benefits, schemes and ini Read More...

Ayodhya temple is a study in sandstone
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Ayodhya temple is a study in sandstone

Science & Tech 23/01/24 06:37 AM IST
by Mahesh

'The grand Ram Temple in Ayodhya is a well-thought-out, scientifically executed and marvellous projection of Indian traditional heritage.' It was designed by celebrated architect Chandrakant B Somp Read More...

Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana
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Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana

Science & Tech 23/01/24 06:27 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Narendra Modi announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems.' This isn&rsq Read More...

India- Bangladesh ties
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India- Bangladesh ties

Science & Tech 22/01/24 10:19 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Prime Minister Sheikh Hasina returned to power in Bangladesh for a historic fourth straight term ' Bangladesh has emerged as India’s largest trade partner in South Asia, with bilateral trad Read More...

Better use of technology needs free access
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Better use of technology needs free access

Science & Tech 22/01/24 10:00 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Data from the Annual Status of Education Report (ASER) 2023 report, that was released recently, confirms that the story of widening access to smartphones across the country continues.' The resul Read More...

Post Office Act, its unbridled powers of interception
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Post Office Act, its unbridled powers of interception

Science & Tech 22/01/24 07:14 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Recently, the President of India gave assent to the Post Office Bill, 2023 which will replace the colonial-era Indian Post Office Act, 1898, as and when a notification to this effect is issued by the Read More...

Mosquitofish, used to fight mosquitoes, has become invasive in India
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Mosquitofish, used to fight mosquitoes, has become invasive in India

Science & Tech 22/01/24 06:52 AM IST
by Mahesh

'India’s Gambusia story thus underscores the importance of careful consideration, research, and monitoring when using biological control methods to manage pest species.' Today, as in the Am Read More...

India-Myanmar border Free Movement Regime
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India-Myanmar border Free Movement Regime

Science & Tech 22/01/24 06:31 AM IST
by Mahesh

'Union Home Minister Amit Shah announced that the Centre has decided to fence the entire length of the India-Myanmar border to stop the free movement of people.' The two countries share a largely u Read More...

Urbanisation in Bhubaneswar impacts winter surface temperatures
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Urbanisation in Bhubaneswar impacts winter surface temperatures

Science & Tech 21/01/24 10:18 AM IST
by Mahesh

'More than half of the world’s population now resides in the cities and are thus vulnerable to urban climate change such as increased heat stress and extremes.' Globally, cities contribute to Read More...