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23771. Latin America opens doors to Indian basmati rice for first time ever
Bharat Economic Growth
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Increasing Exports
English
The Economic Times
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- The LatAm countries have sent import enquiries to Indian basmati exporters who said consignments will leave Indian ports in December.
- Basmati rice prices have shot up this year as unseasonal rains in September impacted the standing crop. Prices are already up by 20%-40% since the supply of quality basmati rice is down by almost 15%-20% this year compared to last kharif.
- The peak season for exports to Iran is from January to March. More than 40% of the annual sales happen during this period.
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23772. Space startup Pixxel readies satellites to relay data to help farmers, forests
Innovation and startups, ISRO/Defense/Water infrastructure/EV and other sectors
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Startups in Bharat
English
Mint
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- Space startup Pixxel is ready with the first two satellites of its hyperspectral imagery constellation, and is awaiting a launch date from the Indian Space Research Organisation (ISRO) to send them to orbit.
- ready with our first satellite, which is currently going through a series of re-tests. We’re waiting for the ISRO PSLV-C53 mission to get on the launchpad, which should be ready by December 2021 or soon afterward
- The initial launch of its first satellite was scheduled to take place on 28 February, 2021 aboard ISRO’s Polar Satellite Launch Vehicle (PSLV)-C51. Pixxel does not earn money from the satellites themselves. Instead, its core product is the data analytics-based platform that others can use.
23773. Army receives new Israeli Heron drones for deployment in Ladakh sector
Innovation and startups, ISRO/Defense/Water infrastructure/EV and other sectors
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Innovations in Bharat
English
Hindustan Times
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- These drones are operational now and are far more advanced than the Herons in the existing inventory and their anti-jamming capability is much better than their previous versions.
- The acquisition of these drones has been done under the emergency financial powers granted by Prime Minister Narendra Modi-led government to the defence forces under which they can buy equipment and systems worth ₹500 crores to upgrade their warfighting capabilities.
- The armed forces have a few more projects in the final stages and if they get an extension, they may go ahead for purchasing that equipment too for improving their combat capabilities.
23774. यूपी पहला राज्य जहां 5 करोड़ लोगों को मिली टीके की दोनों डोज
India Fights Corona: Vaccination Drive and Initiatives
Hindi
Panchjanya
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- प्रदेश में 11 करोड़ 21 लाख पात्र लोगों को पहली डोज और 5 करोड़ एक लाख पात्र लोगों को दूसरी डोज दी जा चुकी है. अब तक प्रदेश में 16 करोड़ 22 लाख से अधिक लोगों को कोरोना का टीकाकरण किया जा चुका है.
- प्रदेश में वैक्सीन की कम से कम एक खुराक प्राप्त करने वाली 75 प्रतिशत से अधिक वयस्क आबादी है, वहीं राज्य की 33 प्रतिशत से अधिक वयस्क आबादी ने दोनों खुराक प्राप्त कर ली है.
- प्रदेश में कुल एक्टिव कोविड केस की संख्या 100 से कम होकर 88 पहुंच गई है. बीते 24 घंटों में 9 संक्रमितों ने कोरोना को मात दी. इसके साथ ही प्रदेश का रिकवरी रेट अब 98.7 प्रतिशत पहुंच गया है.
23775. Centre gives Rs 564 crore for the promotion of Electric Vehicles
Innovation and startups, ISRO/Defense/Water infrastructure/EV and other sectors
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Innovations in Bharat
English
The Statesman
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- The sanction was made by the Ministry of Heavy Industries under FAME India (Faster Adoption and Manufacturing of Hybrid and Electric Vehicles in India) scheme phase II. In addition to this, the Ministry has also sanctioned Rs 500 crore for about 2,877 Electric Vehicles (EVs) Charging Stations amounting to 68 cities across 25 States/UTs.
- Centre gave Rs 564 crore to about 1.65 lakh Electric Vehicles till November 25 this year under Phase II of the FAME scheme and sanctioned funds to various state transport undertakings under the scheme for 6,315 electric Buses.
- In the First Phase of the Scheme, about 2.8 lakh hybrid and electric vehicles were supported by way of demand incentive, amounting to about Rs 359 crore. The second phase focuses on supporting electrification of public and shared transportation with an aim to support, through subsidies, he said. The Ministry has so far given subsidies to over 7000 e-Buses, 5 lakh E-3 Wheelers, 55000 E-4 Wheeler Passenger Cars and 10 lakh E-2Wheelers.
23776. HIV पॉजिटिव कपल की शादी के लिए अनिल वालिव ने बनाई मैट्रीमोनियल साइट, करा चुके हैं ढाई हजार शादियां
Life for Society: Case Studies
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Giving your full life to Society
Hindi
Dainik Bhaskar
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- पुणे के रीजनल ट्रांसपोर्ट ऑफिस में कार्यरत अधिकारी अनिल वालिव एचआईवी पॉजिटिव लोगों की शादी कराने के लिए जाने जाते हैं। इस काम को ही अनिल अपनी जिंदगी का मकसद मानते हैं अभी तक करीब 2500 शादियां कराई जा चुकी हैं।
- उनका कहना है कि इस काम के लिए वह मौत के मुंह से वापस आए हैं। अनिल ने कई रातें जागकर ऐसे रिश्ते तय कराए हैं। शादी योग्य ऐसे युवक-युवती इस साइट के जरिए अनिल और उनकी टीम से सहायता लेने लगे। यह सेवा निशुल्क दी जाती। इन युवाओं की पहचान गुप्त रखी जाती।
- अपने दफ्तर में काम निबटाने के बाद अनिल इस काम में लग जाते। कभी-कभी देर रात तक फोन पर लोगों की काउंसलिंग करते हैं। इनके लिए वर्कशॉप करते हैं। इन सबके लिए अनिल को अपने पॉकेट से पैसे खर्च करने पड़ते हैं।
23777. Hyderabad's Fully Electric Ride-sharing Startup Hala Mobility Launched
Innovation and startups, ISRO/Defense/Water infrastructure/EV and other sectors
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Innovations in Bharat
English
Sakshi Post
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- Hala Mobility, a startup incubated at T-hub under the lab32 project cohort 6, launched its user application. Hala launches its user application for customers to make their rides, rentals, charging stations, or service booking. Hala is currently offering a single-seater e-bike within closed campuses of the city.
- The following launch and demo were done to showcase how inter-campus commuting can be solved by electric bikes and reduce pollution on the campuses. These smart scooters are equipped with smart batteries and Hala will also deploy a few charging stations within the campus.
- Hala is a 100% electric ride-sharing platform born and brought up in Hyderabad solving last-mile connectivity problems with a vision of reducing pollution, traffic congestion, and affordable commute.
23778. BSF turns to 'Made-in-India' solution for drone and tunnel detection at Indo-Pak border
Innovation and startups, ISRO/Defense/Water infrastructure/EV and other sectors
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Innovations in Bharat
English
India Today
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- The director general (DG) of BSF, Pankaj Singh, confirmed that 67 drones had been spotted but only two had been shot down. Officials, however, said an equal number of drones may have entered almost undetected.
- BSF organised a hackathon to find cost-effective and innovative technology solutions by startups and premier institutions for the force. It was organised under the banner of the BSF High-tech Undertaking for Maximising Innovation (BHUMI).
- BSF DG Pankaj Singh said that 11 of 47 firms were shortlisted, out of which eight have now been listed for low-cost solutions. Agni Mission was also looking at scientific ways to get anti-drone technology. However, senior officers pointed out there was a catch. Even the best anti-drone system from the US and France have failed to detect the smaller drones.
23779. This Kashmiri boy is reviving the art of glazed pottery. Read his story here
Contribution of SOCIETY to “Make in India” Self-employment (Atmanibhar)
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Self -Reliance
English
India Today
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- From decorative tiles to pots and ‘Kangris’, Mohammad Umar Kumar, who hails from the Nishat area in Srinagar, has managed to attract a good number of buyers in the city with his glazed pottery work. .Mohammad Umar Kumar claimed that his hand-made glazed pots made of clay are hygienic and not harmful in any way.
- Kumar put on display a number of his creations on the potter’s wheel, including glazed clay rice bowls, flower pots, jugs, tiles outside his unit in Nishat, including a variety of hand-made decorative items made from clay.
- The art of pottery has almost vanished from Kashmiri society, but I will make all efforts to revive the craft. Doctors are even suggesting their patients to use earthen pots for daily use which are highly hygienic and beneficial for good health
23780. भाई-बहन ने बनाया दुनिया का पहला सोलर पावर्ड सेनेटरी पैड इन्सिनरेटर; 38 शहरों में लगाईं मशीन
Life for Society: Case Studies
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Inspiring Stories of Students/Employees/Senior citizen/Organisation/individual
Hindi
Dainik Bhaskar
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- मुंबई की डॉ. मधुरिता गुप्ता और उनके भाई रूपन गुप्ता ने मिलकर ‘सोलर लज्जा’ नाम से सोलर से चलने वाला सैनिटरी पैड डिस्पोजल मशीन बनाई है।
- इस मशीन में सैनिटरी पैड के अलावा मास्क और PPE किट को भी डीकम्पोज किया जा सकता है। इससे निकलने वाली राख को खाद के रूप में इस्तेमाल किया जा सकता है। कई महीनों के रिसर्च के बाद बहन-भाई ने मिलकर तैयार किया ‘‘सोलर लज्जा’ नाम से सोलर पावर सैनिटरी पैड इन्सिनरेटर। 2019 में उन्होंने सोलर लज्जा को अपने स्टार्टअप ‘Arnav Greentech Innovations’ के जरिए लॉन्च किया।
- अब तक देश के कई शहरों में 38 से ज्यादा सोलर लज्जा को इन्स्टॉल किया जा चुका है। मधुरिता समाज सेवा के साथ हर साल 20 लाख रूपए भी कमा रही हैं।