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India & Australia inked an economic cooperation and trade agreement (ECTA)

India & Australia inked an economic cooperation and trade agreement, under which Canberra will provide duty-free access in its market for over 95 % tariff lines, including textiles, leather, furniture, jewelry, machinery, and select medical devices. This is the first trade agreement that India has signed with a developed economy after more than a decade.

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Australia is the 17th largest trading partner of India.

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Andhra Pradesh's First 'She Auto' Stands Set Up In Tirupati

In a move to provide safe transport to women and girl students, the police in Andhra Pradesh's Chittoor have set up three 'She Auto' stands, the first of its kind in the state. The three 'She Auto' stands have been set up in RTC Bus Stand, Mahila University, and Ruia Hospital in Tirupati.

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Minister of State, Culture & External Affairs, Smt. Meenakshi Lekhi inaugurates ‘Temple 360’ website

Minister of State for Culture & External Affairs, launched the website ‘Temple 360’ in an event organized by the Ministry of Culture at IGNCA Ampitheatre, Indira Gandhi National Centre of Arts, New Delhi under the aegis of Azadi Ka Amrit Mahotsav. Temple 360 is a website where one can visit a temple of their choice, anytime and from anywhere in India.

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NCW Launches Anti-Human Trafficking Cell

The National Commission for Women launched an Anti-Human Trafficking Cell to improve effectiveness in tackling cases of human trafficking, raising awareness among women and girls, capacity building and training Anti Trafficking Units, and increasing the responsiveness of law enforcement agencies.

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Army Dedicates First Floating Hamlet On Srinagar's Dal Lake To Citizens

The Army dedicated the soft launch of Kashmir's first floating hamlet on the famous Dal Lake in Srinagar to the people of Jammu and Kashmir. The soft launch of Kachri Mohalla as a sample tourist floating village was done by General Officer Commanding, Chinar Corps, Lieutenant General D P Pandey, and Divisional Commissioner, Kashmir, Pandurang K Pole.

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RBI extends deadline for implementation of cassette swap in ATMs by a year

The Reserve Bank of India has extended the timeline for implementation of cassette swap in all ATMs by banks by one year till March 31, 2023. The extension of the deadline for implementation of cassette swap in ATMs comes following representations RBI received from various banks and the Indian Banks’ Association expressing difficulties in meeting the timeline.

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This is second extension of the timeline that the central bank has given to banks.

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Governor of Karnataka and Union Sports Minister launched logo, mascot jersey & anthem of Khelo India University Games 2021

Governor of Karnataka and Union Sports Minister launched the logo, mascot jersey & anthem of Khelo India University Games 2021 in Bengaluru. The event, postponed due to the ongoing Covid crisis last year, will be the second edition of KIUG after Odisha hosted the Khelo India University Games in 2020.

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A Khelo India App for live updates on the Games was also launched by Karnataka.

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India-Seychelles Joint Military Exercise Lamitiye Concludes At Seychelles

The 9th edition of India - Seychelles Joint Training Exercise LAMITIYE-2022, which commenced on March 22 at Seychelles Defence Academy, Seychelles culminated with 48 hours of validation exercise. The themes chosen for the Joint Training Exercise were both relevant and contemporary for the planning and execution of operations based on scenarios in a Semi-Urban environment.

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CJI launched software ‘FASTER’ to transmit court orders swiftly

Chief Justice of India NV Ramana launched the ‘Fast and Secured Transmission of Electronic Records’, a digital platform to communicate interim orders, stay orders, bail orders etc of the apex court to the concerned authorities through a secured electronic communication channel. ‘FASTER’ system has been developed on a war-footing by the Registry in collaboration with NIC.

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60+ winners from class 6-12 awarded at First Ever IndiaSkills Junior Championship

JuniorSkills 2021, the country’s first championship for school students, ended on a high note in the capital as Mr. Atul Kumar Tiwari, Additional Secretary, Ministry of Skill Development & Entrepreneurship (MSDE), Government of India, felicitated more than 60 winners with cash prizes, certificates, and medals.

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JuniorSkills 2021 is an initiative of the National Skill Development Corporation.

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20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ is being conducted in the Arabian Sea

The 20th edition of the Bilateral Naval Exercise between Indian and French Navies – ‘VARUNA’ is being conducted in the Arabian Sea from 30 Mar – 03 Apr 22. The Bilateral Naval Exercises between the two Navies were initiated in 1993. The exercise was christened ‘VARUNA’ in 2001 and has become a vital part of India – France's strategic bilateral relationship.

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RPF conducts month long Pan India Drive against touts under Operation Upalabdh

With the restoration of long-distance train services and the likelihood of the festival and summer rush, a sharp rise in demand for reserved train accommodation was expected in March 2022. Taking note of the input, Railway Protection Force geared up its efforts and launched a pan India drive against activities of touts under Operation Upalabdh throughout the country.

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