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Google launches ‘Play Pass’ subscription in India

Google launches ‘Play Pass’ subscription in India

Google announced the launch of ‘Play Pass’ subscription service in India. It will provide Android device users access to over 1,000 applications and games without ads, in-app purchases, and upfront payments. Play Pass, which is currently available in 90 countries, will offer a high-quality and curated collection of 1000+ titles across 41 categories from developers across 59 countries including […]

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Jal Shakti Minister chairs Regional Conference of Ministers of NE states

Jal Shakti Minister chairs Regional Conference of Ministers of NE states

Union Jal Shakti minister Gajendra Singh Shekhawat has chaired a Regional Conference of Ministers of the Public Health Engineering Department, rural water Supply and sanitation department of the North-Eastern States in Guwahati. The regional conference has focused on important issues pertaining to the implementation of Jal Jeevan Mission and Swachh Bharat Mission (Grameen). The event

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Japan and India renews Bilateral Swap Arrangement of up to $75 billion

Japan and India renews Bilateral Swap Arrangement of up to $75 billion

Japan and India have renewed the Bilateral Swap Arrangement (BSA) of up to $75 billion with effect from February 28, 2022. The Bank of Japan, acting as agent for the Minister of Finance of Japan, and the Reserve Bank of India signed the Amendment and Restatement Agreement of the BSA. The BSA is a two-way arrangement where both authorities can swap

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Madhabi Puri Buch Appointed First Woman Chairperson Of SEBI

Madhabi Puri Buch Appointed First Woman Chairperson Of SEBI

Former ICICI Banker, Madhabi Puri Buch has been appointed as the new Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI) chairman, replacing Ajay Tyagi. She is the first woman chief of SEBI and also the first non-IAS to head the regulatory body. She is the first woman chairperson of the Securities and Exchange Board of India (SEBI). Ms Buch, the former head of ICICI Securities,

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Janaushadhi Diwas week to be observed from 1st March to 7th March

Janaushadhi Diwas week to be observed from 1st March to 7th March

Ministry of Chemicals and Fertilizers will organize the Janaushadhi Diwas from 1st March to 7th March 2022. On 7th March 2022, the 4th Jan Aushadhi Diwas will be celebrated. The theme of the fourth Jan Aushadhi Day is “Jan Aushadhi – People’s Useful”. The Government has set a target to increase the number of Pradhan Mantri Bhartiya Janaushadhi Kendras (PMBJKs) to

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Cochin International Airport to become power-positive with new solar plant

Cochin International Airport to become power-positive with new solar plant

Cochin International Airport, world’s 1st airport powered by solar energy, is set to become power positive with the commissioning of its new solar power plant near Payyannur in Kannur district of Kerala. CIAL’s solar plants together generate two lakh units of power a day whereas the daily consumption of power in the airport stands at

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Rare Disease Day 2022: February 28

Rare Disease Day 2022: February 28

The Rare Disease Day (RDD) is observed every year on the last day of February. This year in 2022 it falls on February 28, 2022. The day is observed to raise awareness for rare diseases and improve access to treatment and medical representation for individuals with rare diseases and their families.  Theme 2022: “Share Your Colors.”  The day was established

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