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Yes Bank launches Agri Infinity program

Yes Bank launches Agri Infinity program

Yes Bank has announced the launch of an annual startup enabler program, Yes Bank Agri Infinity. It seeks to co-develop digital financial solutions for the food and agriculture ecosystem. Those meeting the eligibility criteria will receive the guidance and support necessary to develop their solutions and apply them across the agricultural value chain. Through the initiative, a […]

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ISRO successfully launches earth observation satellite, EOS-04 and 2 co-passenger satellites, in its first mission of 2022

ISRO successfully launches earth observation satellite, EOS-04 and 2 co-passenger satellites, in its first mission of 2022

The Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) on Monday successfully launched Earth Observation Satellite EOS-04, into an intended sun-synchronous polar orbit of 529 km altitude. This was the first launch mission of ISRO in the year 2022. The satellites were launched onboard the launch vehicle PSLV-C52 rocket from the First Launch Pad of Satish Dhawan Space

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Ravi Chopra Resigns as Chairman of Supreme Court-appointed Char Dham Panel

Ravi Chopra Resigns as Chairman of Supreme Court-appointed Char Dham Panel

Veteran environmentalist Ravi Chopra has resigned as Chairman and member of the Supreme Court’s High Powered Committee (HPC) for the Char Dham project. His belief that the HPC could protect this fragile (Himalayan) ecology has been shattered. The Supreme Court on December 14 allowed double-lane widening of roads for the project in view of “security concerns.” The Chopra

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J&K government signs pact with New Zealand for transforming sheep farming sector

J&K government signs pact with New Zealand for transforming sheep farming sector

The Jammu and Kashmir government has signed a pact with New Zealand for the transformation of the sheep farming sector in the Union territory. The year 2022 marks the 70th anniversary of the commencement of bilateral relations between India and New Zealand. According to the agreement, the overarching objective is to improve farmers’ remuneration, transfer

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International Epilepsy Day : Second Monday of February (14 February 2022)

International Epilepsy Day : Second Monday of February (14 February 2022)

The International Epilepsy Day is observed every year on the Second Monday of February across the world.In 2022, International Epilepsy Day falls on February 14, 2022. International Epilepsy Day seeks to raise awareness and educate the general public on the true facts about epilepsy and the urgent need for improved treatment, better care, and greater investment in

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NABARD launched ‘JIVA Programme’ to promote natural farming

NABARD launched ‘JIVA Programme’ to promote natural farming

National Bank for Agriculture and Rural Development (NABARD) has launched the ‘JIVA programme’ to promote natural farming under its existing watershed and wadi programmes in 11 states. To effectively implement the principles of agroecology long-term sustainability and transform the pre-existing social and natural capital towards efficient farming. JIVA is an agroecology-based programme, an amalgamation of several projects under

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