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Atal Tunnel officially recognised as ‘Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 feet’ by World Book of Records

Certified the 'World's Longest Highway Tunnel above 10,000 Feet', the Atal Tunnel was constructed on the Manali - Leh Highway under the challenging conditions of freezing temperatures in extremely difficult terrain. The 9.02 km long Atal Tunnel was dedicated to the nation by PM Modi in October 2020.The Tunnel was constructed by Border Roads Organisation.

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Headquarters of BRO is located in New Delhi

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India targets 1.2 billion ton coal production by 2023-24

The government has implemented a number of steps including revenue share mechanism, rolling auction, and single window clearance to boost output. Coal India Limited (CIL) has envisaged a coal production programme of one Billion Tonne from CIL mines. CIL has identified 15 projects with a capacity of about 160 MTPA to be operated by Mine Developer cum Operator mode.

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Shri. Pralhad Joshi is the Minister of Coal in India.

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Leh to host World Cup cycling event in September 2022

Leh is going to host the first-ever highest level of World Cup cycling event in India in September 2022. Cycling events add to several other adventure sports activities in Ladakh. UCI World Cup Eliminator event is organized by the UT Ladakh Police in association with City Mountainbike and Cycling Federation of India, CFI.

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Bata names Disha Patani as its brand ambassador

Footwear brand Bata India Limited has roped in Disha Patani as the new face of the brand. The move comes as Bata looks at further strengthening its youth connect and a fashion forward imagery that presents a fitting blend of style and comfort. With this association, the actor will be seen promoting various popular labels under the Bata Umberlla.

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Bata is a Switzerland based footwear company

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Sonata Software Partners with Microsoft in its launch of 'Microsoft Cloud for Retail'

- Sonata Software, a global IT Services and Technology Solutions Company, partners with Microsoft in its launch of 'Microsoft Cloud for Retail', further strengthening its offerings to the retail industry.Sonata Software is a Microsoft Gold Partner, recognized for its expertise in delivering the highest quality of service on the Microsoft stack.

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Kerala government signed an MoU with Social Alpha to develop clean energy tech

The Kerala government signed an MoU with Social Alpha, a joint initiative of Tata Trust and the Indian government, through its Clean Energy International Incubation Centre (CEIIC). The Energy Management Centre (EMC) and Kerala Development and Innovation Strategy Council (KDISC)are part of the project.

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PMKSY scheme extended till FY'26 with Rs 4,600 crore outlay

The food processing ministry on Monday said its flagship scheme 'Pradhan Mantri Kisan Sampada Yojana (PMKSY)' has been extended till March 2026 with an allocation of Rs 4,600 crore. PMKSY is a comprehensive package which will lead to creation of modern infrastructure with efficient supply chain management from farm gate to retail outlet.

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PM Modi kick-starts 50th-anniversary celebrations of ICRISAT in Hyderabad

On the occasion of the 50th-anniversary celebrations of the International Crops Research Institute for Semi-Arid Tropics (ICRISAT), Prime Minister inaugurated (ICRISAT)'s Climate Change Research Facility on Plant Protection and Rapid Generation Advancement Facility and also launched a commemorative stamp issued in Hyderabad.

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The ICRISAT global headquarters is located in Patancheru near Hyderabad, Telangana, India

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RPF launches nationwide operation to curb human trafficking

Railway Protection Force has launched a nationwide operation to curb human trafficking. As part of “Operation AAHT”, special teams will be deployed on all long-distance trains/routes with focus on rescuing victims, particularly women and children, from the clutches of traffickers.The RPF that recued more than more than 2,000 women and children between 2017-21

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The National Crime Records Bureau registers 2,200 cases of Human Trafficking every year.

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RBI projects India GDP growth rate at 7.8% for FY23

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) Governor Shaktikanta Das projected India's economic growth for the financial year 2023 (FY23) at 7.8%. The growth rate for the current financial year is retained at 9.2%. The governor said there was some loss of economic momentum due to third pandemic wave and the demand for contact intensive sector is muted.

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Reliance New Energy buys additional 10.3% stake in Sterling & Wilson Renewable

Reliance Industries in a communication to stock exchanges has said that its subsidiary Reliance New Energy (RNEL) has acquired acquires an additional 10.37% stake in Sterling & Wilson Renewable Energy (SWREL) for ₹738 crore from its promoters. After the acquisition, RNEL holds 40.00% of the total paid-up equity share capital of SWREL.

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Reliance will invest $10 billion in sustainable energy initiatives over three years.

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NHPC inks pact to build 10,000 MW renewable energy capacity in Rajasthan

State-run NHPC Ltd has signed a Letter of Intent (LoI) between the company and Rajasthan Renewable Energy Corporation Ltd (RRECL) for the development of 10,000 MW renewable energy projects in the state.NHPC said it is expanding its renewable energy portfolio and has taken up several green projects under different modes.

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SBI partners NSE Academy to launch five online courses

State Bank of India (SBI) through its Strategic Training Unit has partnered with NSE Academy to promotes financial literacy as a necessary life skill. Learners can enroll for five inaugural MOOCs of SBI on the NSE Knowledge Hub platform as a part of this strategic association. NSE Academy is a wholly owned subsidiary of National Stock Exchange of India.

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RBI keeps benchmark lending rate unchanged 10th time in a row at 4%.

Reserve Bank of India (RBI) kept the benchmark interest rate unchanged at 4 per cent and decided to continue with its accommodative stance in the backdrop of elevated level of inflation. This is the tenth time in a row that the Monetary Policy Committee headed by RBI Governor Shaktikanta Das has maintained the status quo.

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MPC is a 6 member body headed by RBI governor

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World Pulses Day- 10 February

World Pulses Day is observed on 10 February to raise awareness about the importance of pulses. The day has been celebrated since 2019 by the United Nations (UN). The 2022 World Pulses Day’s theme will be: “Pulses to empower youth in achieving sustainable agrifood systems”. The day also highlights the need for increased access to these crops among underprivileged sections.

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Instagram announces ‘Take a Break’ feature to encourage breaks from social media

Instagram has announced a new campaign called ‘Take a Break’ in various countries including India. Take a Break will alert users scrolling on Instagram to periodically take breaks from the platform and focus on other things. The platform will also alert users of the new inclusion with a notification.

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Meta is the parent organisation of Instagram.