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    India’s Economic Survey 2023-24: Navigating Post-Election Challenges and Economic Growth

    As India navigates its post-election landscape, addressing the critical need for job creation in the non-farm sector will be pivotal in fostering inclusive economic...
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    The UNEP report presents a pivotal moment for India to reassess its environmental priorities and strengthen its commitment to sustainable development in the face...
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    The CSE emphasized the importance of fair and equitable climate policies in global trade, urging developed nations to consider their historical responsibilities and support...
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    Child mortality

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    Factors contributing to this shortfall include logistical hurdles in reaching remote and underserved areas, vaccine hesitancy among some communities, and disruptions caused by the...
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    Clean tech

    India Claims Major Presence in Global Coal Mining with SECL’s Gevra and Kusmunda Mines

    In the last fiscal year, the Gevra opencast mine achieved a coal production milestone of 59 million tons, demonstrating its critical role in India's...
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    Child Rights

    Railway Protection Force Rescues 84,119 Children Under ‘Operation Nanhe Farishtey’ Over Seven Years

    The operation's success is bolstered by the 'Track Child Portal', providing comprehensive details to track and support aggrieved children. Additionally, Indian Railways has established...
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    Clean tech

    ADB Approves $240.5 Million to Boost Rooftop Solar Expansion in India

    The integration of rooftop solar infrastructure not only supports the broader national agenda of reducing carbon emissions but also enhances the resilience of India’s...
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    COVID-19

    Union Minister Inaugurates Asia’s First Health Research Pre-clinical Network Facility

    The inauguration ceremony, held at the Translational Health Science and Technology Institute, witnessed the unveiling of the Genetically Defined Human Associated Microbial Culture Collection...
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