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URBAN BIODIVERSITY AND SUSTAINABLE DEVELOPMENT

Biodiversity Overview Biodiversity refers to the variety and variability of all living organisms on Earth. It is crucial for human well-being, a healthy planet, and economic prosperity. Currently, 25% of all species face the threat of extinction. International Day for

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EMPOWERMENT OF PWDS

DEPwD under Ministry of Social Justice organized Inclusive India Summit on Global Accessibility Awareness Day (GAAD). Three MoUs signed to enhance disability inclusion. Initiatives: Launch of ‘Accessibility Index’. Promotion of inclusive infrastructure. Awareness via hackathons & national competitions. GAAD: Observed

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BHARAT 6G VISION

India reaffirmed its leadership ambition in 6G technology during the ‘Bharat 6G 2025’ International Conference. Highlighted 6G as a civilisation-scale opportunity with transformative impact. Reinforces commitment to Bharat 6G Vision and India’s role as a global tech leader. What is

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PERIODIC LABOUR FORCE SURVEY (PLFS)

Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS) Conducted by National Statistics Office Started in 2017. Released by Ministry of Statistics and Programme Implementation (MoSPI) It used to report employment and unemployment related data for Urban areas on quarterly basis and for Rural

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HIGHER GROWTH RATE FOR INDIA

India’s GDP growth has averaged around 6% between 2000–2025, often referred to as the “6% GDP growth trap”. A brief acceleration to 8% growth (2006–2010) was not sustained. Breaking out of this trap demands structural reforms, tech investment, human capital

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BANK MITRAS

The Business Correspondent Resource Council (BCRC) has appealed to the Parliamentary Committee on Finance for a review of Bank Mitras’ remuneration and infrastructure support. What is the Bank Mitra Program? A key component under the Financial Inclusion Introduced to bridge

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