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Provisional Coal Statistics 2020-21 have been released by the Union Minister.

About Provisional Coal Statistics 2020-21:

The Ministry of Coal has issued the statistical publication.

It includes preliminary data on the performance

of the Coal and Lignite sector in the last fiscal year 2020-21.

It provides valuable and comprehensive ready-made data references for all relevant stakeholders, policy planners, researchers, national and international institutions, and individuals.

The data is in the public domain and can be downloaded from the Coal Controller’s Organisation (CCO) and the Ministry of Coal’s official websites.
It contains pre-audited data, and the final data for 2020-21 will be published in India’s Coal Directory 2020-21.

The World UFO Day (WUD) is held on July 2 each year globally. It is a day committed to the existence of Unidentified Flying Objects (UFO) by the World UFO Day Organization (WUFODO). WUD objectives to raise cognizance about UFOs existence

and encourage human beings to think about the opportunity of us now not being alone in the Universe.

Initially, the day used to be discovered on June 24. Later, WUFODO set up on July two to commemorate the day.

The Minister for Housing and Urban Affairs, Hardeep Singh Puri, recently praised thePrime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Schemeon its momentous completion of three years. The scheme, launched in June 2020, aimed to empower street vendors by restoring self-EMPLOYMENT, self-sustenance, and self-confidence. Over the years, PM SVANidhi has emerged as one of the most beneficial and rapidly growing micro-credit schemes in India, fostering , digital Literacy, and offering dignity and stability to street vendors.

The Prime Minister Street Vendors AtmaNirbhar Nidhi (PM SVANidhi) Scheme is a special micro-credit

facility aimed at providing affordable loans to street vendors in India. Launched with the objective of empowering street vendors and promoting their self-sufficiency, the scheme offers loans of up to 10,000 to over 50 lakh street vendors

The creation of was a complex and lengthy process. The demand for a separate Telangana state emerged in the early 1960s, eventually leading to the passing of the Andhra Pradesh Reorganisation Act in 2009. This act paved the way for the formation of Telangana. Since its establishment, Telangana has experienced positive developments, including increased Investment and Growth. The state has also witnessed improvements in POVERTY reduction and EMPLOYMENT opportunities.

Telangana Formation Day serves as a moment of celebration for the states accomplishments and an optimistic outlook

for its future. It signifies the progress and prosperity that Telangana has achieved as an individual state.

In May, UPI transactions experienced remarkable Growth, with a value of Rs 14.3 trillion and a volume of 9.41 billion. The transaction volume witnessed a staggering 58% increase compared to the same period in the previous financial year, while the transaction value rose by an impressive 37%. These numbers highlight the growing acceptance and adoption of UPI as a preferred mode of payment in India.