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The article discusses the challenges and potential of India’s Design-Linked Incentive (DLI) scheme. This program aims to establish India as a major player in the global semiconductor industry.

The article emphasizes the significance of proficient science communication in India, illustrated by instances such as the Chandrayaan-3 mission and the distribution of COVID-19 information, and explores the emerging challenges and opportunities in the current scenario.

Prime Minister Narendra Modi on Monday (January 22) announced the ‘Pradhan Mantri Suryodaya Yojana’, a government scheme under which one crore households will get rooftop solar power systems.

The newly enacted Post Office Act, 2023 and Telecommunications Act, 2023 grant authorities broad powers to intercept postal items and telecommunication messages.

A recent article in the Nature Geoscience journal indicated that an increase in tree plantations led to a nearly 38% decrease in water availability in certain global river basins.

The interview revolves around the issues of poverty and inequality in India, the lack of data on extreme poverty since 2011, and the effectiveness of various government policies in addressing these issues.

Recent visit of Indian Defence Minister Rajnath Singh to the United Kingdom (U.K.) puts focus on opportunities for India-U.K. defence cooperation that have grown significantly in recent years.

Mismatch between aspirations and stream choices has been validated with ASER report findings. Low enrollment of rural girls in STEM related courses is a cause of concern.

The article discusses the lack of snowfall in Kashmir, India, during the winter of 2023-2024. This has had a significant impact on the region, affecting tourism, agriculture, and the environment.

A recent research published in the Lancet reported a general decline in child marriages across India, with the exception of four states.

This article discusses the recent record-breaking temperatures of 2023 and the role of greenhouse gases in climate change. It aims to answer the question of why human emissions of greenhouse gases matter even though these gases occur naturally.

According to the Periodic Labour Force Survey (PLFS), the unemployment rate for graduates in India is higher compared to numerous other developing countries, potentially due to a mismatch between their skills and the country’s job requirements.