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Google announces Rs 75,000-crore fund to drive digitisation in India

News: Google has launched the India Digitization Fund through which it will invest Rs 75,000 crore into India over the next 5-7 years. Facts: Aim: To help accelerate the adoption of digital services in India. Mode of Investment: Google will invest the amount through a mix of equity investments, partnerships, and operational, infrastructure, and ecosystem… Continue reading Google announces Rs 75,000-crore fund to drive digitisation in India

NITI Aayog presents India’s second Voluntary National Review at UN’s High-Level Political Forum

News: NITI Aayog has presented India’s second Voluntary National Review (VNR) at the United Nations High-level Political Forum(HLPF) on Sustainable Development,2020. Facts: Voluntary National Review(VNR): It is a comprehensive account of the adoption and implementation of the Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) 2030 Agenda in India.  Title of the report: Decade of Action: Taking SDGs from… Continue reading NITI Aayog presents India’s second Voluntary National Review at UN’s High-Level Political Forum

Explained: What is Comet C/2020 F3 Neowise?

News: The recently discovered comet called C/2020 F3 also known as NEOWISE after the NASA telescope that discovered it will make its closest approach to the Earth on July 22. Facts: Additional Facts: NEOWISE Telescope: The Wide-field Infrared Survey Explorer (WISE) is a NASA infrared-wavelength astronomical space telescope active from 2009 to 2011. In 2013,… Continue reading Explained: What is Comet C/2020 F3 Neowise?

Satellite town ring road between T.N., Karnataka gets expert committee nod

News: The Expert Appraisal Committee of the Environment Ministry has recommended the grant of Environmental Clearance for the development of Satellite Town Ring Road(STRR). Facts: Satellite Town Ring Road(STRR): It is an economic corridor that encompasses two states of Karnataka and Tamil Nadu. The project is part of Bharatmala Pariyojna and will be implemented by… Continue reading Satellite town ring road between T.N., Karnataka gets expert committee nod

Iran drops India from Chabahar rail project, cites funding delay

News: Iran government has decided to move ahead with the construction of a rail line from Chabahar port to Zahedan along the border with Afghanistan on its own as it cited delays from the Indian side in funding and starting the project. Facts: Chabahar Rail Line: It is a 628-kilometre railway line that connects Chabahar… Continue reading Iran drops India from Chabahar rail project, cites funding delay

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