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Uttar Pradesh crosses Rs 12,000 crore mark in the ethanol economy
UP govt is trying to integrate the sugarcane crop with lucrative ethanol value chain in order to provide fair prices to the farmers and protect the sector from the cyclical nature of the sugar market
 "Uttar Pradesh crosses Rs 12,000 crore mark in the ethanol economy")
Potato and tomato output projected to be down by 4-5% in 2021-22
The production of overall vegetables is projected to be higher at 204.84 million tonnes as against 200.45 million tonnes in the said period
 "Potato and tomato output projected to be down by 4-5% in 2021-22")
Explained: Mahatma to Mangalyaan, how currency notes evolved in India
Delhi's Chief Minister Arvind Kejriwal said that efforts to make India wealthy would only bear fruit with blessings from gods and goddesses.
 "Explained: Mahatma to Mangalyaan, how currency notes evolved in India")
No more approvals needed: Experts on environmental release of GM mustard
This, several experts said, is a firm indication that the matter has been cleared at the highest echelons
 "No more approvals needed: Experts on environmental release of GM mustard")
EU, China remain Russia's largest fossil fuel customers: CREA data
Criticism of recent Indian purchases ignore the fact that traditional buyers still dominate this market
 "EU, China remain Russia's largest fossil fuel customers: CREA data")
Special Swachhta Campaign 2.0: Centre removes 900 obsolete rules
The assessment of the Campaign 2.0 will be done from November 15 to November 30
 "Special Swachhta Campaign 2.0: Centre removes 900 obsolete rules")
E-certificate of origin valid for claiming duty concessions: CBIC
CBIC clarified that electronically generated certificate of origin (CoO) issued by the UAE authority is a valid document for claiming customs duty benefits under India-UAE free trade agreement
 "E-certificate of origin valid for claiming duty concessions: CBIC")
Jewar airport project six months ahead of schedule, says NIAL CEO
Even as the first phase is underway, the authorities have already started the initial groundwork of land acquisition for the second phase.
 "Jewar airport project six months ahead of schedule, says NIAL CEO")
India likely to see biggest jump in energy demand globally, says IEA
While push for renewable energy will see it meeting as much as 60% of growth in demand for power, coal will continue to meet a third of overall energy demand by 2030, another quarter to be met by oil
 "India likely to see biggest jump in energy demand globally, says IEA")
Need for Indian model of localisation to achieve SDGs 2030: NITI Aayog V-C
No poverty, zero hunger, good health and well-being, quality education, gender equality, clean water and sanitation and affordable and clean energy are among the 17 SDGs.
 "Need for Indian model of localisation to achieve SDGs 2030: NITI Aayog V-C")
India's textiles sector eyeing $100-billion exports in 5-6 years: Goyal
The minister said that last year, textile export was approximately USD 42 billion, while the target is to achieve USD 100 billion by next 5-6 years
 "India's textiles sector eyeing $100-billion exports in 5-6 years: Goyal")
Reserve Bank to hold additional monetary policy meeting on November 3
The MPC hiked the policy repo rate by 50 basis points (bps) to 5.9 per cent in the last policy review, announced on September 30
 "Reserve Bank to hold additional monetary policy meeting on November 3")
Centre asks Bihar to complete construction of wheat, rice silos by Dec
Food Secretary Sudhanshu Pandey has directed Bihar government to complete the construction of wheat and rice silo in Buxar by the end of December
 "Centre asks Bihar to complete construction of wheat, rice silos by Dec")
Global crises can speed up transition towards clean energy: Report
Spiralling energy costs caused by various economic factors and the Ukraine war could be a turning point toward cleaner energy, the International Energy Agency said in a report Thursday
 "Global crises can speed up transition towards clean energy: Report")
Govt restricts use of Glyphosate in agriculture; industry body opposes it
The government has restricted use of herbicide Glyphosate and its derivatives, fearing health hazards and risk to human beings/animals
 "Govt restricts use of Glyphosate in agriculture; industry body opposes it")
SAIL crosses Rs 10,000 cr procurement mark on GeM portal since inception
The portal was launched on August 9, 2016. Presently more than 7,400 products in about 150 product categories and hiring of transport service are available on it
 "SAIL crosses Rs 10,000 cr procurement mark on GeM portal since inception")
Centre restricts use of herbicide glyphosate over health hazards
Allows use only by authorised Pest Control Operators
Govt focused on enhancing Internet penetration: IT Minister Chandrasekhar
Union Minister of State for Electronics & IT, Rajeev Chandrasekhar said that the Centre is undertaking various measures to enhance underlying technologies like microelectronic and semiconductor
 "Govt focused on enhancing Internet penetration: IT Minister Chandrasekhar")
Aviation watchdog DGCA issues aerodrome licence for Goa's Mopa airport
Aviation watchdog DGCA has given the aerodrome licence for the new airport at Mopa in Goa, paving the way for starting commercial flights operations from there soon
 "Aviation watchdog DGCA issues aerodrome licence for Goa's Mopa airport")
Indian importers should use rupee's recovery to increase hedges: Analysts
The rupee was up at 82.3250 per US dollar, compared with 82.7250 in the previous session and the record low of 83.29 reached last week
 "Indian importers should use rupee's recovery to increase hedges: Analysts")