To expedite the large-scale adoption of EVs, the government think tank NITI Aayog released the draft battery-swapping policy.
The policy is targeted at electric two-wheelers and three-wheelers, proposing incentives for electric vehicles with swappable batteries.
Department of Pharmaceuticals recently released “Common Guidelines on Pharmaceutical Innovation and Entrepreneurship” for academic institutions. It is prepared by the National Institutes of Pharmaceutical Education and Research (NIPERs).
The Delimitation Commission headed by Justice Ranjana Prakash Desai has finalised the Delimitation Order for the Union Territory of Jammu & Kashmir.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister has approved the continuation of lending under the Prime Minister Street Vendor’s AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi). PM SVANidhi has been extended beyond March 2022 till December 2024.
The Cabinet Committee on Economic Affairs chaired by the Prime Minister, has approved the investment of Rs.4526.12 crore for 540 Megawatt (MW) Kwar Hydro Electric Project. The project will be located on river Chenab, in Kishtwar district of Union Territory of Jammy and Kashmir.
Pt Shiv Kumar Sharma, who placed santoor on the center stage of classical music, passes away.
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Maharana Pratap Jayanti was celebrated on 9th May.
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The Prime Minister paid tributes to the great Gopal Krishna Gokhale on his birth anniversary.
Gurudev Rabindranath Tagore’s birth anniversary was celebrated across the country. He was a poet, philosopher, musician, writer, and educationist.
Basava Jayanti is the birthday of the acclaimed founder of the Lingayat form of Hinduism, named “Basavanna.”
