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NTPC going nuclear as focus shifts on small reactors in climate fight

NEW DELHI: State-run NTPC, the country’s largest coal-fired power producer, is going nuclear as the government shifts focus on the nascent SMR (smaller modular reactor) technology in search of clean energy for achieving net zero by 2070.

The Times of India

2.46 Lakh Candidates Recruited By UPSC, SSC In Last 5 Years: Jitendra Singh To Rajya Sabha

A total of 2,46,914 candidates have been recruited by the Union Public Service Commission (UPSC) and Staff Selection Commission (SSC) during the last five years, Union Minister Jitendra Singh told the Rajya Sabha on Thursday. Read on for details:

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India Eyes Smaller Nuclear Reactors For Clean Energy Transition: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

Technology sharing and availability of funding are the two crucial links for ensuring the commercial availability of SMR technology :Union Minister . Read on for details:

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Vikram-S: India's First Private Rocket Successfully Launched

India's first privately developed rocket, Vikram-S, successfully lifted off from the spaceport in Sriharikota today, marking the foray of the private sector into the country's space industry. Read on for details:

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ISL: FC Goa celebrate first home match with 3-0 drubbing of Jamshedpur FC

MARGAO: FC Goa's first home game of this Indian Super League (ISL) season was a joyous one as they defeated Jamshedpur FC 3-0 at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium here on Thursday.

The Times of India

Jammu and Kashmir: One dead, several trapped after landslide in Kishtwar, rescue ops on

JAMMU: A massive landslide hit a mega power project site in Kishtwar of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, killing a JCB driver and trapping several others under the debris.

The Times of India

Jammu & Kashmir: 1 dead, several feared trapped in landslide at power project site

JAMMU: A massive landslide hit a mega power project site in Kishtwar of Jammu and Kashmir on Saturday, killing a JCB driver and trapping several others under the debris.

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Geospatial tech will bring about sea change in governance: Union Minister

Union Minister says geospatial initiatives are a “serious” endeavour and would have a serious social and political impact; points out that India’s problems are also its opportunities

The Hindu

Second World Geospatial Information Congress main event

Hyderabad

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India’s geospatial technology industry set to grow at 12.8%, says Science Minister Jitendra Singh

The Rural Development Ministry has mapped over 45 lakh kilometres of rural roads by using 21 data layers of a digital map of India to create digitised information on water bodies, green areas, plots, and other structures essential for administrative purposes

The Hindu

PM Narendra Modi to inaugurate UN World Geospatial Information Congress on Tuesday

NEW DELHI: Prime Minister Narendra Modi will inaugurate the UN World Geospatial Information Congress (UNWGIC) in Hyderabad on Tuesday, where India is set to showcase the strides it has made in the sector over the past several years.

The Times of India

Centre to kickstart month-long Special Campaign 2.0 today to reduce pendency in govt offices

The central government will kickstart its month-long Special Campaign 2.0 today focusing on the timely disposal of pending references in government offices and departments, as well as a clean workspace. Read more on Dynamite

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Efforts on to set up cancer hospital in J&K's Kathua, says Jitendra Singh

Union Minister Jitendra Singh directed officials to identify and procure land for establishing a unit of Tata memorial cancer institute in Kathua.

The Hindu

India and California agree to collaborate on zero-emission vehicles

It was announced in Pittsburgh last week on the sidelines of the Clean Energy Ministerial attended by Union Science and Technology Minister Jitendra Singh

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UPSC makes recommendations to Uttarakhand govt for conducting exams transparently

The Union Public Service Commission made multiple recommendations to the state government to conduct examinations transparently, said officials on Tuesday. Read more on Dynamite News:

The Hindu

First test-flight of Gaganyaan this year: Minister Jitendra Singh

The first test-flight will be followed by sending a female-looking spacefaring humanoid robot — Vyom Mitra — in outer space likely next year, said Union Minister Jitendra Singh

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India develops indigenous cervical cancer vaccine to save millions of lives

India's homegrown cervical cancer shot, announced on Thursday, will be made available first to the country's poorest before being exported to other countries in need.

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India’s first cervical cancer vaccine to be launched in few months

Union Minister of Science and Technology Jitendra Singh on Thursday attended an event held to announce the scientific completion of the vaccine. Read more on Dynamite News:

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CVC brings down pendency of disciplinary matters against government employees

A special campaign was initiated by the Central Vigilance Commission in 2020 to reduce the number of pending cases

The Hindu

India should use small modular reactors to meet energy demands: NITI Aayog member V. K. Saraswat

Small modular reactors (SMRs) are advanced nuclear reactors that have a power capacity of up to 300 MW(e) per unit.

The Hindu

Parliament Monsoon Session updates | August 5, 2022

Updates from the Lok Sabha and the Rajya Sabha on Day 15 of the Monsoon Session of Parliament

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Parliamentary proceedings | 1,472 vacancies in IAS, 864 in IPS in various States: Union Minister Jitendra Singh

To fill up vacancies in promotion quota, selection committee meetings are held by UPSC with the State governments

Reuters

Heatwaves increasing in India but related deaths fall

Temperatures during India's monsoon season have risen this century and the country could see more frequent heatwaves in future, the government said on Wednesday, but it added heat-related deaths have fallen in recent years.

The Hindu

Custodial deaths, hospitals in India, and more | 5 key charts from week-two of Monsoon Session of Parliament

Here are five charts that visualise some key data tabled in Parliament during the second week of the Monsoon session of Parliament

The Hindu

Prior to collapse of MVA govt in Maharashtra, CBI sought nod to probe 91 cases: Personnel Ministry data

Union Minister of State for Personnel, Public Grievances and Pensions Jitendra Singh replied in the Rajya Sabha.

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