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Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF) Scheme, 1981: Educational Assistance for Widows and Children of Ex-Servicemen

Raksha Mantri Ex-Servicemen Welfare Fund (RMEWF) Scheme, 1981: Educational Assistance for Widows and Children of Ex-Servicemen

The education of children of ex-servicemen has been a concern for a long time for both the armed forces community and the Indian government, especially in cases where the families face hardship due to service-related injuries, disabilities, or loss of life. The core objective of this scheme was to provide financial assistance to ensure the children of ex-servicemen, especially those from lower-income households or families, could continue their education without disruption.

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While Trump Wrecks, China Builds Chips

US president Donald Trump continued to swing his wrecking ball at the world trading system. He has said that he would impose a tariff of 30% on Mexico and the European Union, and 35% on some goods from Canada. He has threatened loyal Asian allies South Korea and Japan with a duty of 25%. On pharmaceuticals, he has promised an import duty of 200%

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