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Women Soldiers Not Allowed Entry In CRPF Quarters; Keys Given But Entry Banned!

Gunjan ChaudharyMarch 23, 20220

In the country's largest central paramilitary force CRPF, there is a lot of agitation regarding the quarters of women soldiers. These quarters have been made in '88', the only women battalion of the force, located in the Dwarka area of ​​Delhi. Sources say that the quarters are ready, but women jawans cannot go inside them. It is being said that the elder sahib will come, if he cuts the lace, then only they will get entry in the quarter. Women have to carry their belongings and run here and there. A top officer of the force says that there must have been some minor deficiency, due to which the entry is not being allowed to female jawans in the quarters. This is a battalion level issue. The '88' women battalion of CRPF falls in the northern sector of the force. About two hundred qu...

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BSNL Merges With BBNL: How It Will Effect Its Overall Financial Health?

Pooja YadavMarch 23, 20220

The merger of Bharat Broadband Network Limited (BBNL) and Bharat Sanchar Nigam Limited (BSNL) are going to be completed this month. The decision to merge BBNL and BSNL had already been taken by the govt and this process was scheduled to be completed before 31st March. The government has plans to infuse funds of around Rs 1.6 trillion, of which Rs 36,260 crore would be cash support for BSNL over a period of the subsequent three years. BSNL/MTNL had a combined debt of Rs 59,588 crore. As far as the organization is concerned the organizations’ Adjusted Gross Revenue (AGR) dues (spectrum usage charges and licencing fee) are currently Rs 43,148 crore. For both BSNL and MTNL, the govt is thinking of converting AGR dues into equity. If BBNL and BSNL merge, it will lead to the latter’s...

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NMDC Signs MoU With IIT Kharagpur For Drone-Based Mineral Exploration

Pooja YadavMarch 23, 20220

India's largest ore producer, National Mineral Development Corporation (NMDC), has signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) with IIT Kharagpur for the aim of drone-based mineral exploration. Drone-based Geophysical Surveys and Hyperspectral Studies for Mineral Exploration would be conducted by NMDC for the primary time in India. The collaboration between NMDC and IIT-Kharagpur will open a replacement era in mineral exploration for the country. If we talk about Spectral products, algorithms and methods would be developed by IIT Kharagpur and NMDC for exploration using drones (UAV) for mining. This collaboration would also cause software spectral tools development for the aim of capacity-building programs on mining technology and mineral excavation. NMDC is hoping for digit...

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Making ‘The Kashmir Files’ Tax-Free Is A Conspiracy To Spread Hatred Towards Us: Farooq Abdullah

Gunjan ChaudharyMarch 22, 20220

The former chief minister of the erstwhile state of Jammu and Kashmir and National Conference president Farooq Abdullah has said that making the film 'The Kashmir Files' tax-free is a well-planned conspiracy. "It will allow more and more people to go to the cinemas to watch the film and this will inculcate the feeling of hatred towards us in their mind. All this is being done under a conspiracy against us. While the reality is that my heart is still crying for Kashmiri Pandits, what happened in Kashmir at that time was all part of a conspiracy," Abdullah said. Abdullah on Tuesday said that the film 'The Kashmir Files', which depicts the exodus of Kashmiri Pandits from the Valley, is a propaganda film as more and more people will come to watch the film by making the film tax free ...

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Sainik School To Be Renamed As Shaheed Bhagat Singh Armed Forces Preparatory School

Gunjan ChaudharyMarch 22, 20220

Delhi Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal has made a big announcement for the defence aspiring students of Delhi before 23 March which is marked as Martyrs' Day. Kejriwal has told that the name of Sainik School which was announced by the Delhi Government last year will be 'Shaheed Bhagat Singh Armed Forces Preparatory School'. In a press conference, CM Kejriwal said, "Tomorrow is March 23, the day on which all three Shaheed-e-Azam Bhagat Singh, Rajguru and Sukhdev were hanged. Tomorrow is the day of martyrdom of these three sons of India. Delhi government is going to make an important announcement on this occasion." Arvind Kejriwal said that on December 20, 2021, their cabinet had decided that they will build a school where children will be trained to join the army. So that they can be se...

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Delhi As Most Polluted City In World, 35 Of 50 Such Cities In India: UN

Gunjan ChaudharyMarch 22, 20220

The United Nations (UN) has released a report about how much pollution there is in Delhi. The UN Environment Protection Agency released the air quality rankings of worldwide cities on Tuesday. In this report, Delhi has been described as the world's most polluted city. Of the total 50 worst quality cities in this published report, 35 are from India. The World Air Quality Report that was released on Tuesday, not a single city in India has met the WHO standards. Delhi (85.5) has been placed as the most polluted city in the Air Quality Ranking. It is followed by Dhaka (78.1), the capital of Bangladesh, and An Jamena (77.6), the capital of Chad, at number three. The 2021 Global Air Quality Report included data from 6475 cities in 117 countries. In this report, 20 to 35% of urban PM 2.5 po...

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Karnataka Govt. Launches Dishaank App To Have Quick Land Records Access; Details Inside

Pooja YadavMarch 22, 20220

Dishaank is an application developed by Karnataka to confirm quick access to land records. About Dishnaak app Talking about the Survey Settlement and Land Records (SSLR) unit of Karnataka’s revenue department is ensuring easy availability of original land records through an app called Dishaank. The Dishaank app is developed under the Geographical data system (GIS) program of the Karnataka State Remote Sensing Applications Center (KSRSAC). The KSRSAC provides satellite data to agencies like the SSLR unit for innovative use. Dishaank leverages Karnataka’s decision with an objective to digitize land records under the Bhoomi project. Availability of digitized, scanned & geo-referenced maps, made it easier to create the app. Data available on the app The ...

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MSP Demand Is Irrational And Infeasible To Implement: SC Committee Report

Sonia SolankiMarch 22, 20220

The Minimum Support Price (MSP) demand was one of the key demands during the farmer agitation which ran for one year against the three farm laws. Though the three farm laws were repealed after one year of wait on November 19, 2021. The issue of MSP gained the limelight during and post farmers' protests. Even during multiple dialogues with the Centre and farmers association, no clear results came out on MSP demand. As the protest kept on intensifying, the Supreme Court intervened in the issue. A committee was called upon by the SC consisting of 4 members. Later, one of the members resigned from the committee. Finally, a three-member committee appointed by the apex court conducted the study to understand the issue of MSP and three farm laws. SC Committee Report Details The com...

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CUET Mandatory For Undergraduate Programmes In Central Universities: UGC

Sonia SolankiMarch 22, 20220

The University Grants Commission (UGC) chairman M Jagadesh Kumar has announced that a Common University Entrance Test (CUET) is mandatory to take admission in undergraduate courses in Central universities. The UGC chairman also mentioned that Class 12 board marks will not add any weightage for the process to have admission in undergraduate courses. Although, universities can set eligibility criteria on the basis of the class 12 board marks. CUET Details Kumar, during a press meet, said, "From 2022-23 academic year, the National Testing Agency will be conducting the CUET for undergraduate and postgraduate programmes. All the central universities will have to consider CUET scores for admissions to their programmes." Not only this, but he also informed me that the CUET will be bas...

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Centre Launches Tests For Hydrogen-Based Advanced Cell Electric Vehicle

Pooja YadavMarch 22, 20220

The Union minister for road transport and highways Nitin Gadkari inaugurated a test for Hydrogen-based advanced fuel cell electric vehicles (FCEV). This pilot program was initiated by Toyota Kirloskar Motor Pvt. Ltd. For this project, Toyota worked with the International Center for engineering (ICAT). The project involves studying and evaluating the world’s most advanced FCEV called “Toyota Mirai” on Indian roads and its atmospheric conditions. The aim is to spread awareness regarding FCEV technology and disseminate the advantages to support a hydrogen-based ecosystem. Toyota Mirai was launched in 2014 and is one of the world’s first hydrogen fuel electric vehicles. The word ‘Mirai’ within the Japanese language means ‘future’. It is powered by a hydrogen cell battery pack and c

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Covishield Shots Gap Reduced Amid COVID-19 Surge In Asia, Europe

Sonia SolankiMarch 21, 20220

The National Technical Advisory Group on Immunization (NTAGI) plans to cut down the gap between the two shots of Covishield. This recommendation by NTAGI pours in as the Omicron surge is making news in Asia and Europe during last week. The World Health Organisation (WHO) chief recently warned people that this could be the "tip of the iceberg." Why Covishield Gap Cutdown? Talking of the upcoming surge of Omicron 2 in Asia, India continues to curb the number of covid infections. This is a great relief but we still need to understand that the coronavirus new variants are still in circulation. Vaccination cover is yet to reach each and every eligible candidate. Social distancing and wearing mask is also reducing as day by day social activity are becoming rigorous. Secondly, India h...

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Gita In Gujarat Schools From Class 6-12, Creates Stir On Social Media

Sonia SolankiMarch 19, 20220

The Gujarat education minister Jitu Vaghani has introduced the addition of Bhagavad Gita in the school curriculum for classes 6-12 across the state. The move has revoked a stir on social media. Certainly, the issue is a sensitive one as it revolves around the sentiments and culture of our country. Why Gita Needs To Be Taught ? The need for introducing Gita in school curriculum is done with the motto to "cultivate a sense of pride and connection to traditions" as the state's education minister said. He added, "Shrimad Bhagavad Gita's values, principles and importance are accepted by the people of all religions. In class 6, Shrimad Bhagavad Gita will be introduced in such a way that students will develop an interest in it." Why Religion Needs A Subjective Approach? The decisio...

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