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Combating air pollution with artificial rain: Cloud seeding explained
The Delhi govt has announced it would initiate cloud seeding to tackle air pollution in the national capital
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Maha govt to buy the Air India building in Mumbai: All you need to know
Maharashtra govt decided to acquire the 23-storey Air India building at Nariman Point in Mumbai for Rs 1,601 crore
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Food security in India: Centre's PMGKAY and its extension explained
Prime Minister Narendra Modi on November 4 announced the extension of Pradhan Mantri Garib Kalyan Ann Yojana scheme for another five years
 "Food security in India: Centre's PMGKAY and its extension explained")
Ethics Committee in Parliament: History, constitution & role | Explained
The Ethics Committee is one of 36 parliamentary panels of the Lok Sabha. Read on to find out more about its history, role and how it is related to the 'cash-for-query' case
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Tata Motors wins Singur land case against WB govt: Here are case details
Tata Motors secured an arbitral award of Rs 766 crore, with 11 per cent interest in the Singur plant case against the West Bengal government
 "Tata Motors wins Singur land case against WB govt: Here are case details")
RBI asks private banks to have at least two whole-time directors: Explained
The Reserve Bank of India has directed private sector banks and wholly-owned subsidiaries of foreign banks to have at least two whole-time directors in addition to the MD and CEO
 "RBI asks private banks to have at least two whole-time directors: Explained")
Rohini Commission decoded: Understanding sub-categorisation of OBCs
The commission, tasked to investigate the conditions of socially and educationally backward classes and propose steps for their improvement in 2017
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Explained: What is GRAP, and how does it combat air pollution in Delhi NCR
Here is a closer look at Delhi's Graded Response Action Plan (GRAP), what it entails, and measures citizens can take to help improve air quality in the national capital
OBCs decoded: How backward classes in India were categorised and recognised
The Other Backward Class (OBC) is a collective term used to classify castes which are educationally or socially backward
 "OBCs decoded: How backward classes in India were categorised and recognised")
The Mandal Commission decoded: How OBC reservation came into effect
The Mandal Commission, named after its chairman, B P Mandal, played a vital role in recognising backward classes in India and framing affirmative action policies
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What are NCLT and NCLAT? Why has the Supreme Court accused them of 'rot'?
The NCLT and NCLAT are quasi-judicial bodies that hear cases related to Indian companies and came in for criticism from the Supreme Court on Wednesday
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Gaza strip: Understanding the territory, its history, and ongoing conflict
Palestinian militant group Hamas, that has been in control of the region since 2007, launched a deadly attack on Israel on October 7
 "Gaza strip: Understanding the territory, its history, and ongoing conflict")
Mahadev betting case: What is it and why Ranbir Kapoor has been summoned?
The estimated monetary value of the scam has reached Rs 5,000 crore and may increase as investigation moves forward
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R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine: What it is, and when will it roll out?
The R21/Matrix-M malaria vaccine is an easily deployable vaccine that can be manufactured at a mass scale with a modest cost
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Why UPenn demoted Katalin Kariko for research that won her the Nobel Prize
University of Pennsylvania has received backlash for celebrating the scientist's success without acknowledging the struggles Kariko faced during her time at the institute
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Who was M S Swaminathan? The father of India's green revolution
M S Swaminathan was instrumental in developing high-yielding varieties of paddy that helped ensure India's low-income farmers produce more yield
 "Who was M S Swaminathan? The father of India's green revolution")
Decoded: What is the government borrowing programme and calendar?
The Central Government adheres to a semi-annual borrowing calendar, while State Governments follow quarterly calendars
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Who is Vivek Ramaswamy? The Indian-American Republican presidential nominee
The millionaire entrepreneur-turned-politician ranks fourth after republican nominees Donald Trump, Ron DeSantis, and Nikki Haley
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Waheeda Rehman to get Dadasaheb Phalke Award; all you need to know
The Dadasaheb Phalke Award is part of the National Film Awards, a highly coveted collection of honours in the film industry
 "Waheeda Rehman to get Dadasaheb Phalke Award; all you need to know")
NEET-PG' zero eligibility: What does this mean for medical admissions?
The announcement comes in light of 13,000 seats remaining vacant in medical institutes for PG students across the country even after two rounds of counseling
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