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The historical background of Mahatma Gandhi’s portrait on Indian currency notes and how it was selected.
The RoDTEP Scheme reimburses certain duties, taxes and levies embedded in exported goods that are not refunded through other mechanisms.
Under India’s new CAFE-III norms, effective from April 2027, manufacturers will be assessed on the average fuel efficiency of their overall vehicle fleet. The rules provide significant compliance benefits to EVs and hybrid vehicles.
National Coastal Mission 2.0 will be implemented until 2030-31 to protect coastal ecosystems, reduce climate risks and strengthen the livelihoods of coastal communities.
Scientists at the ZSI’s Gopalpur unit have identified Bathymyrus perplexus as a new fish species in the Bay of Bengal through DNA analysis and detailed scientific examinations.
India’s river interlinking programme seeks to redistribute water between basins, but artificial connectivity can also create pathways for invasive species, pathogens and ecological disruption.
Innovation depends not only on research, capital and technology but also on a legal system capable of protecting intellectual property and resolving complex commercial disputes predictably and efficiently.
The Great Indian Bustard (Ardeotis nigriceps) is one of India's highly threatened birds. It primarily inhabits dry and semi-arid open natural ecosystems and grasslands. Rajasthan is its principal stronghold and the species is the state bird of Rajasthan. Habitat degradation, conversion of grasslands and collisions with overhead power transmission lines are among its major threats. Conservation efforts include habitat restoration, conservation breeding, scientific monitoring and measures to reduce power-line collisions.
Green Energy Corridor Phase III aims to facilitate the integration of up to 135 GW of renewable energy into electricity grids by 2032-33.
Uttarakhand is installing its first early warning system at Vasundhara Tal in Chamoli to monitor the risk of glacial lake outburst floods.
Balancing conscience, constitutional commitment and public interest is essential for ethical decision-making and principled dissent in public service.
Nuclear power can provide reliable energy for long-duration lunar and deep-space missions, but its wider use requires strong safety standards and international cooperation.
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