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Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana Launched to Boost Green Cover in Himachal

Himachal Pradesh has launched the Rajiv Gandhi Van Samvardhan Yojana to improve green cover and provide employment opportunities through community participation.Introduced by CM Sukhvinder Singh Sukhu, the scheme involves Mahila Mandals, Yuvak Mandals, and SHGs in forest restoration on degraded lands.Complementing this is the Green Adoption Scheme, which brings in corporate players like Ambuja, Adani, […]

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President Murmu Confers 92 Distinguished Service Awards at Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025

The Defence Investiture Ceremony 2025 (Phase-II), held at Rashtrapati Bhawan, saw President Droupadi Murmu confer 92 Distinguished Service Awards to officers from the Armed Forces, Coast Guard, and BRO.The honors, including 30 PVSMs, 5 UYSMs, and 57 AVSMs, recognize excellence in both peacetime and wartime service.This ceremony reflects India’s focus on military recognition, modernization, and

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Khichan and Menar Wetlands Get Ramsar Tag Ahead of World Environment Day

India has added Khichan and Menar wetlands from Rajasthan to the Ramsar List of Wetlands of International Importance, taking its total to 91 Ramsar Sites as of June 4, 2025, just before World Environment Day.Recognized under the Ramsar Convention (1971), these sites—Khichan, known for Demoiselle Cranes, and Menar, called the “bird village”, are vital for

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World Environment Day 2025

World Environment Day 2025, observed on June 5, focuses on the theme “Beat Plastic Pollution”, highlighting the urgent need to tackle the global plastic crisis affecting ecosystems, wildlife, and human health.Celebrated annually since 1973, it is a UN-led initiative involving over 150 countries, urging governments, industries, and individuals to reduce plastic waste and promote sustainable

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India to Build First-Ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV) in Collaboration with Norway

India is embarking on the construction of its first-ever Polar Research Vessel (PRV) through an MoU signed between GRSE and Norway’s Kongsberg.This vessel, to be used by NCPOR, will enhance India’s role in polar research and reflect its Make in India prowess.Union Minister Sarbananda Sonowal, attending the Nor-Shipping 2025 event in Norway, also promoted India’s

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ADB Launches $10 Billion Urban Infrastructure Plan for India

On 1 June 2025, the Asian Development Bank (ADB) unveiled a $10 billion initiative for urban transformation in India.This 5-year plan aims to revamp metro networks, launch new RRTS corridors, and improve urban infrastructure and services across over 100 cities.Backed by sovereign loans, private capital, and the Urban Challenge Fund (UCF), the project also includes

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Elon Musk Launches XChat

Elon Musk’s X has introduced XChat, a secure, cross-platform messaging app currently in beta for paid subscribers.Equipped with Bitcoin-like encryption, disappearing messages, and audio/video calling, the app represents Musk’s push to rival platforms like WhatsApp, Telegram, and WeChat.It reflects his broader vision to turn X into a super app with integrated services, potentially including AI-powered

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India Launches DHRUVA Policy for Digital Address Infrastructure

The DHRUVA policy, launched by India’s Department of Posts, introduces a nationwide, geo-coded digital address system designed to modernize how address data is used, stored, and shared.Recognising address information as foundational public infrastructure, DHRUVA ensures secure, standardised, and consent-based address management.It leverages the Address-as-a-Service (AaaS) model to benefit sectors ranging from governance to logistics.By integrating

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IIT Kharagpur & Singapore’s IME Sign MoU to Boost Semiconductor Innovation

In a landmark development that marks a significant stride toward global collaboration in semiconductor technology, the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Kharagpur and Singapore’s Institute of Microelectronics (IME), a core research entity under the Agency for Science, Technology and Research (A*STAR), have formalized their partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU).This important collaboration was officially

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Serena Williams Honoured with Princess of Asturias Award for Sports 2025

Serena Williams, one of the most iconic athletes in the history of modern sport, has been awarded the Princess of Asturias Award for Sports 2025, a prestigious Spanish honour that recognises individuals and institutions for excellence and global contribution in various fields, including sports, arts, literature, and science. With 73 career singles titles, including a staggering 23

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