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Union Minister Manohar Lal Inaugurates ‘Bharat Bodh Kendra’ at India Habitat Centre

On May 10, 2025, Union Minister Manohar Lal inaugurated the Bharat Bodh Kendra at India Habitat Centre (IHC) in New Delhi.Developed as part of the Habitat Library and Resource Centre, the Kendra is aimed at promoting India’s cultural and civilisational heritage through resources on art, philosophy, spirituality, and history.The Minister praised IHC’s green initiatives and […]

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World Migratory Bird Day Revealed Theme For 2025

World Migratory Bird Day (WMBD) has revealed its 2025 campaign theme: “Creating Bird-Friendly Cities and Communities.” The campaign will emphasize sustainable urban planning and community-based efforts that protect migratory bird species amid rapid urbanization. With increasing pressure on natural ecosystems due to expanding cities, WMBD 2025 aims to promote harmony between humans and migratory birds

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Uttar Pradesh Partners with World Bank to Launch UP AGREES & AI Pragya Initiatives

On May 9, 2025, Uttar Pradesh Chief Minister Yogi Adityanath, in the presence of World Bank President Ajay Banga, launched two transformative initiatives — UP AGREES and AI Pragya — aimed at revolutionizing agriculture and promoting digital skill development across the state. These World Bank-supported schemes target the twin goals of enhancing rural productivity and

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Haryana Launches “Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana” to Support Veteran Artistes

The Pandit Lakhmi Chand Kalakar Samajik Samman Yojana, recently approved by the Haryana Cabinet, provides monthly honorariums of ₹10,000 or ₹7,000 to senior artistes based on income criteria.Open to residents of Haryana aged 60 or above with at least 20 years of experience in arts, the scheme not only offers financial relief but also acknowledges

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FIFA Announces Host Cities for 2027 Women’s World Cup in Brazil

FIFA has announced eight host cities in Brazil for the 2027 FIFA Women’s World Cup, scheduled from June 24 to July 25. The 32-team tournament will utilize stadiums that featured in the 2014 Men’s World Cup, including the iconic Maracanã in Rio de Janeiro.The event aims to promote women’s football, boost economic activity, and enhance

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Rohit Sharma Announces Retirement from Test Cricket

On May 7, 2025, Rohit Sharma, India’s red-ball captain and one of the country’s most accomplished batters, announced his retirement from Test cricket, just ahead of the India vs England series.Having debuted in 2013 with back-to-back centuries, Rohit’s Test career was a journey of resilience and reinvention, marked by leadership and challenges.Despite his wish to

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Kerala Launches ‘Jyothi’ Scheme to Educate Migrant Children

Kerala’s ‘Jyothi’ scheme, launched in May 2025, aims to enrol migrant children into anganwadis and public schools while offering integrated health, welfare, and social support.The programme seeks to bridge the educational gap caused by migration, foster cultural inclusion, and promote recreational engagement for migrant kids.It aligns with Kerala’s efforts to modernise its migrant registry and

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National Scheme Launched to Transform ITIs and Train 20 Lakh Youth in 5 Years

The Union Cabinet has cleared the National Scheme for Industrial Training Institute (ITI) Upgradation and the setting up of five National Centres of Excellence (NCOEs) for skilling, with a total outlay of ₹60,000 crore.The scheme, supported by ADB and World Bank, aims to transform 1,000 ITIs and train 20 lakh youth over five years through

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Maharashtra Launches ‘Adishakti Abhiyan’ for Women’s Empowerment

Maharashtra has introduced the Adishakti Abhiyan, a comprehensive women-centric welfare campaign with a Rs 10.50 crore budget, to tackle key social issues such as malnutrition, domestic violence, child marriage, and promote women’s participation in governance.Committees at multiple levels will implement the scheme, and annual awards will incentivize effective action.The initiative was launched on Ahilyabai Holkar’s

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India Launches Chip-Based E-Passports to Enhance Travel Security

India has launched chip-based e-passports featuring RFID chips and biometric data, aimed at boosting travel security and global standardization.Rolled out under Passport Seva Programme 2.0, the initiative also brings new rules effective from 2025, including mandatory birth certificates, digital residential addresses, and removal of parents’ names from passports.This marks a major step in India’s digital

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