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Dharmendra Pradhan releases a book “Birsa Munda – Janjatiya Nayak”

Union Education and Skill Development Minister Shri Dharmendra Pradhan released a book “Birsa Munda – Janjatiya Nayak” written by Prof. Alok Chakrawal, Vice Chancellor, Guru Ghasidas Vishwavidyalaya, Bilaspur. This book is a comprehensive attempt to bring to the fore the struggle of Bhagwan Birsa Munda and the contribution of forest dwellers in the freedom movement.

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Environment Minister launches ‘Prakriti’ green initiatives for effective plastic waste management

In another step toward eliminating single-use plastic, Union Environment Minister Bhupender Yadav has launched “Prakriti”, a mascot to spread greater awareness about small changes that can be sustainably adopted in the lifestyle for a better environment.

India pledged to phase out Single Use Plastics (SUPs) by 2022.

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NTPC inks pact with Gujarat Gas Limited (GGL) to blend Green Hydrogen in Piped Natural Gas

NTPC has signed an agreement with Gujarat Gas (GGL) for blending green hydrogen in Piped Natural Gas (PNG) network of the State government utility at the power producer’s Kawas facility.

Green hydrogen will be produced by using electricity from the existing 1 megawatt (MW) floating solar project of NTPC Kawas.

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Ayush Ministry to celebrate Yoga Mahotsav at Red Fort on World Health Day

Ayush Ministry will celebrate Yoga Mahotsav on World Health Day at Red Fort in New Delhi.

Union Ministers will demonstrate Common Yoga Protocol on 75th day of the countdown of the International Day of Yoga.

During the event, Members of the Parliament, Ambassadors of various countries, prominent Sports Celebrities and Yoga Gurus will participate.

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Tata Power commissions solar plant, India's largest single-axis tracker system

Tata Power arm Tata Power Renewables has commissioned a 300 MW solar plant in Dholera, Gujarat with the country's largest single-axis solar tracker system.

The project will generate 774 MUs annually. Along with this, it will reduce approximately 704340 MT/year of carbon emission. The installation entails 873012 numbers of Monocrystalline PV Modules.

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India's GDP to Grow 7.4% in 2022-23: FICCI Economic Outlook Survey

The country’s gross domestic product (GDP) is expected to grow 7.4 per cent in the current financial year 2022-23, according to the FICCI Economic Outlook Survey. It forecasts the growth for agriculture and allied activities at 3.3 per cent, while for industry and services sectors at 5.9 per cent and 8.5 per cent, respectively, during the fiscal year.

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Aarefa Johari awarded Chameli Devi Jain Award for Outstanding Woman Mediaperson 2021

Mumbai-based journalist Aarefa Johari was picked as the winner of the Chameli Devi Jain Award for an Outstanding Woman Mediaperson 2021. Instituted in 1982, the annual Chameli Devi Jain Award is a prestigious recognition for women mediapersons in India who have reported on themes such as social development, politics, equity, gender justice, health, and war & conflict, etc.

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ITU’s Standing Council Standing Committee appoints India’s Aprajita Sharrma as Vice-Chairperson

The International Telecommunication Union (ITU) has appointed Aprajita Sharrma, an Indian Post & Telecommunication Accounts and Financial Services (IP&TAFS) officer of the 1995 batch as the vice-chairperson of the ITU’s Council Standing Committee on Administration and Management.

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ITU - Headquarters: Geneva, Switzerland; Formed:- 17 May 1865

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Queen of Fire: Excerpt from Devika Rangachari's novel about Rani Lakshmibai, the rebellion simmering in Jhansi

'Queen of Fire' by award-winning children's writer and historian Devika Rangachari is a gripping novel in which she sheds light on the brave queen and fearsome warrior Rani Lakshmibai of Jhansi whose cry of revolt against the British Raj mobilized thousands of Indian soldiers to become a part of the 1057 National Uprising.

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Nepal, India sign four agreements as Deuba, Modi hail age-old ties

Nepal and India has signed four agreements and came up with the blueprint on cooperation on the power and energy sector.

The agreements were signed followed by the delegation level talks between Nepal and India led by Prime Minister Sher Bahadur Deuba and his Indian counterpart Narendra Modi at Hyderabad House in New Delhi.

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'The Maverick Effect': Book by Harish Mehta sheds light on the making of NASSCOM

"The Maverick Effect", tells the untold story of how in the 1970s and 80s a ‘band of dreamers’ joined hands to create NASSCOM and pave the way for the IT revolution in India.

The book,touted to be an authoritative biography of the National Association of Software and Service Companies (NASSCOM), the apex body of software and IT service companies, is written by Harish Mehta.

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Harish Mehta, the co-founder and first elected Chairperson of NASSCOM.

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Stand-Up India Scheme completes 6 years, loans over ₹30,160 Cr sanctioned to over 1,33,995 accounts

Stand Up India scheme was launched by Prime Minister Narendra Modi on 5th April 2016.

The scheme was launched to encourage entrepreneurship at the grassroots level especially for promoting economic empowerment and employment generation among SC, ST and women entrepreneurs.

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In 2019-20, the Stand Up India scheme was extended till 2025.

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Sebi constitutes committee to strengthen governance of market infrastructure institutions

The Securities and Exchange Board of India (Sebi) constituted an ad-hoc committee for reviewing and making recommendations for further strengthening of governance norms at Market Infrastructure Institutions (MIIs).

The six-member committee will be chaired by G Mahalingam, former whole-time member of SEBI,

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International Day of Sport for Development and Peace 2022: April 6

The International Day of Sport for Development and Peace (IDSDP) is observed on April 6 and highlights the importance of sport in keeping the fabric of society intact. The day that takes place annually recognises the positive impact that sports activities have on the peace and harmony of various communities co-existing on this globe.

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2022Theme:Securing a Sustainable and Peaceful Future for All: The Contribution of Sport.’

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New scheme to set up ‘Hobby Hubs’ in Delhi government schools in works

A project to set up ‘Hobby Hubs’ in government schools in Delhi with after-school dance, music, arts and crafts activities during this new academic session is in the works.

For the 2022-2023 academic session, this project will only be implemented in single shift government schools.

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