Context: The India Meteorological Department (IMD) celebrated the 150th year of its establishment and service to the nation on 15th January 2025. More on the News ABOUT INDIA METEOROLOGICAL DEPARTMENT
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Context: According to a recent report by the Ministry of New and Renewable Energy (MNRE), India's renewable energy installed capacity increased by 15.84 per cent to 209.44 GW by December
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Context: Recently, Odisha became the 34th state to implement the Ayushman Bharat Pradhan Mantri Jan Arogya Yojana (AB PM-JAY). More on the News Odisha joined the scheme after the National Health
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Context: In a significant move towards bolstering India's capabilities in next-generation telecommunications, the Centre for Development of Telematics (C-DOT) has agreed with the Indian Institute of Technology (IIT) Mandi, in
Context: India has successfully conducted field evaluation trials for the Nag Mk-2, an indigenously developed third-generation Anti-Tank Guided Missile (ATGM), at Pokhran's firing range. Specification of NAG ATGM ParameterSpecificationLength1832 mmDiameter150