Assam CM launched (1st Jan 2024) How many electric buses in Guwahati To Combat Pollution?

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Assam Chief Minister Himanta Biswa Sarma on Monday (1st Jan 2024) flagged off 200 electric buses from Guwahati. He termed the initiative as the government's one of the biggest push towards a pollution-free environment.

* "In one of our biggest pushes towards a pollution-free environment in Assam, I dedicated 200 AC e-Buses today which will ply across Guwahati and adjoining areas," CM Sarma said while addressing the media.

* "By 2025, we want to establish Guwahati as the country's first city to be powered by a 100 per cent green public transportation system. This new fleet builds upon the 100 CNG buses dedicated to the New Year," he added.

* State Transport Minister Parimal Suklabaidya also attended the flag-off ceremony of 200 AC E-buses.

* Meanwhile, the Assam Chief Minister also ceremonially launched the National Common Mobility Card (NCMC), a versatile transport card in Guwahati.

* The card, introduced by the Ministry of Housing and Urban Affairs, is a one-stop solution for facilitating payments of travel fares, toll taxes, and retail purchases, and allows cash withdrawals.

* Operating via the RuPay card system, the NCMC can be obtained as a prepaid, debit, or credit card from associated banks.

* CM Sarma urged everyone to get their NCMC to ensure ease of transportation..

Source : Business Standard

Published On : January 3, 2024

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Global Solar Growth Trends :

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India's Toy Exports Slip to _____ Million in 2023-24

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Correct Answer : Option (D) - $152.34

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Declining Export Trends :

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Import Trends :

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GTRI’s Recommendations :

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Published On : May 9, 2024

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India Leads Global Remittances, Surpassing _____ Billion Mark.

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Correct Answer : Option (B) - $100

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Consistent Growth: From $53.48 Billion to $111.22 Billion

The UN’s World Migration Report 2024 underscored India’s consistent growth in remittances, noting a rise from $53.48 billion in 2010 to $111.22 billion in 2022. This significant increase showcases India’s pivotal role in the global remittance landscape.

Southern Asia’s Significance in Global Remittances :

The IOM emphasized Southern Asia’s importance as a major recipient of global remittances, attributed to its high proportion of migrant workers and emigrants. India, Pakistan, and Bangladesh all ranked among the top ten recipients worldwide, highlighting the sub-region’s reliance on labor migration.

Prominent Migration Corridors and Destination Countries :

While India ranks 13th as a destination country for immigrants, it features prominently in various international migration corridors, including India-United Arab Emirates, India-Saudi Arabia, and Bangladesh-India, all of which are among the top 10. This indicates India’s significant role in global labor migration patterns.

Published On : May 9, 2024